I've used a 295 for aviation purposes since it came out and a Street Pilot III for auto trips. Recently, issues developed with reestablishing the update chain for the SP III road map software. So, I decided to upgrade to a 296, which does "trains, planes, and automobiles." (Actually, aviation,...

Anybody know whether this is an airworthiness issue? I was flying CAP cadets today and discovered the problem. We have a kid taking a private ride on Monday and would not like to switch airplanes on him. Obviously it's not on the required VFR equipment list, but since without it you no longer...

I've been away from flying for a while. I stopped flying at around the time the government plates were rumored to be changing to a new format. I used to use Jepps. I picked up flying again recently. The pilot's store I went to was out of the Jepp express packs, so I decided to give the...

Now that the WAAS minimums are going to be 200, same as ILS, and the first WAAS approaches are going to be overlaid over standard ILS approaches, the question arises: Which approach makes more sense to an ILS runway, use of the ILS, or the WAAS? Before you say "good ole ILS", consider: WAAS is...

Was I dreaming? Or did I once hear that RNP 1 and 2 stars/sids had been published in the USA? I see type A and B, but these are RNAV, and so must have no RNP requirement whatsoever, and can be flown by any /G aircraft. Anyone provide some info? Stan

Whew. Well that was a grind. After 17 mos of training I took the check ride today. It got scrubbed a couple of time because of weather, winds once, snow once. The day started with a flight from KFIT down to KSFZ to meet the examiner. Beautiful flight 24 minutes or so down to Rhode Island. Winds...

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What are some of the best flight planning software available? I've never used any but perhaps I should after briefly reading here what they can all do for you! -dr Wendy wrote: Most of the flight planning software that I have used only offers two

I have to ask why you feel it's reasonable to turn this guy in to the FSDO but not to copy license plate numbers of speeders and turn them in. I didn't make the post, but I do have some reasons. Way back when... when I was learning to fly and learning how the regs worked, it was made clear...

No this is not an uniformed bigoted rant. the Controllers are in fact having a hard time. take a look at http://themainbang.typepad.com/ http://vanityfairmusings.blogspot.com/ and

I flew safety for a friend in his Bonanza A36 w/ IO-550 yesterday. He hand flew a perfect ILS, but it was with full flap and gears down at around 22 in power. In my E35 Bonanza with E225 engine and low flap and gear speeds, I almost always fly ILS with flap up, gears down at around 17 in power. ...

I hope the FAA has a very fat wallet LEXINGTON, Ky. - The lone air traffic controller on duty the morning Comair Flight 5191 crashed cleared the jet for takeoff, then turned his back to do some "administrative duties" as the aircraft veered down the wrong runway, a federal investigator said...

USA Today says Crossfield missing in a 210 over Georgia in TS. Anybody have details?

As an owner of a Garmin GNS430 who will most likely upgrade to the WAAS capability, I downloaded and installed the Garmin GNSxxx WAAS simulator last night, then "flew" a couple of RNAV/GPS approaches with LPV minimums. http://www.garmin.com/products/gns430/ (simulator download link on right of...

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Hi all, I'm taking a break from the corporate world and want to make something. I'm looking for suggestions that could make your aviation life easier. Is there a electronic gadget or widget that would make your flying or airplane experience better?

Keep in mind I tried out my new 430W install for the first time today. I tried a few sample approaches, really outstanding. The 430W makes you want to try full (not vectored) approaches because it essentially automates everything. It will hold on the approach hold, start the approach on its own...

Good time for admiring the skies when we shouldn't fly anyway. My second attempt at putting together a video of lightning I took at my house. Mother nature was very cooperative as I had a cell approximately 5 miles to my west "strutting 'er stuff" with at minimum 1 Cloud to Cloud every 2 seconds...

I need to go to Downers Grove the week and am considering taking a 182RG from the local FBO here in Bentonville. I thought Schaumburg Regional might be close, but it shows OTS indefinitely on the web site I use. Next choice might appear to be Dupage. Anyone from around their with some suggestions?...

On Sat, 08 Oct 2005 13:44:42 GMT, Matt Whiting Yes, I would think that responding, even to a false alarm, would be a lot more fun than sitting and playing cards all day. Sometimes when I phone the FSS for a wx briefing, I get a long-winded description and analysis of the wx...