We had 'light pillars' last night all around the Twin Cities. VERY-VERY-COOL!! http://wcco.com/slideshows/local_slideshow_337220001/view?slide=1 http://wcco.com/slideshows/local_slideshow_337220001/view?slide=5 If you've never seen them, they are like a ground based localized version of the...

"BeechSundowner" wrote First I have seen lbby. Back to lurk mode :-))))) Perhaps a sock,,,,, for ??????????? you-know-who???????? You couldn't convince me otherwise, without a very solid proof. It is the same 'ole-same-'ole with a different name, it seems to me.

http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/070822/gas_station_lawsuit.html?.v=4 What do you want to bet that the same thing is happening with 100LL? So much for U.S. anti-trust laws.

Hooray for The History Channel, who aired a program last night that presented one 9/11 conspiracy theory after another and blew them all out of the sky like clay pigeons. It also demonstrated why Americans view these theories with such hostility and anger. Of course it won't change the minds of...

I went down to the airport (KPAO) the other day, not really knowing what I was going to do. When I got their the wind was 260 variable 320, 15 gusting 20. I thought about whether doing some pattern work in that would be manageable, and decided, I was up for it. I rented the club's rattiest 172 (no...

We lost a friend yesterday in a Baron C55. He lost the left engine on takeoff, apparently stalled, went inverted and lawn darted into the ground, through a small grove of trees. According to reliable sources, the gear was down an locked, flaps in takeoff position and fuel selectors on "Aux"....

I might have to attend a business meeting in June in Miami, Florida, and am looking at flying my Bonanza from NY State to Miami. Any recommendations for a preferred airport and FBO? Judging by the comments on Airnav, it appears that Kendall-Tamiami (KTMB) seems to be the most friendly to a...

We are considering a flight from the U.S. to Canada with our one-year old. I am a bit confused by the FAR's regarding child seats. On the one hand, it says that the child may be simply held by an adult, but then it says if you use a child seat it must be approved for aircraft use. Common sense...

Probably posted here a dozen times but it's a first for me. ;) -- Jim Fisher A guy sitting at an airport bar in Los Angeles noticed a beautiful young woman sitting next to him. He thought to himself, "Wow, she's so gorgeous she must be a flight attendant. But which airline does she work...

With your kind permission I would like to take just a few lines here to say goodbye to an old and dear friend. This Monday, retired AF Brig Gen Robert L. Scott Jr. died. He was 97. Scotty and I go way back together. When I was a young boy dreaming about becoming a pilot, it was Bob's book "God Is...

I just received the October issue of Popular Mechanics. The cover story is about factory built sport planes. You don't need a license. As usual the article is long on hype and short on specifics. I would love to have a scale down of a P-51 Wow wouldn't that be a kick Wally (I've quit posting...

I'm an antique pilot from the early 60's. I have a P ASEL&S + I ticket. I have about 3500 hrs with about 600 hrs. actual instrument time. most of the time is in Mooney's. I want to get back up to speed and go for my Commercial and CFI. I'm older now and I have slightly higher blood pressure then I...

I live near the TFD VOR and E68 or EStrella sail port but work a few miles south of SDL.... looking to complete private training anyone have any recommendations is best e-mail plain text mail only please JOHN

I took my student pilot cert 3 years ago. Last month I renewed it. The doctor sends the form into the FAA, right? How long does it take to show up in the FAA (online) databases? I'm not really concerned when the FAA paper work catches up as I do have the paper certificate in hand. I'm just...

Folks, At the only flight training center here in Dubai where I presently live, about 40 flying classes would cost USD 6000. How much would a similar duration course in the east coast of the US cost? I know costs will vary, but what can I assume to be the average? Just for information, a return...

The fact remains, we pilots/AC owners, are a small (less than 1% of the general population) and have N O clout. That means, when an airport such as Meigs is closed by Daley (or any mayor for that matter) most of the public couldn't care less. As a matter of fact, Daley may have more supporters in...

Beavers are obsolete and at best potential beer cans. I watched a DC-3 loose a wing in '87...Isn't it time to draw a line on what should fly instead of what can fly? While it is relatively easy to make an intelligent person appear ignorant, it is impossible to feign intelligence. Details at...

My hanger mate has been considering buying a RV-6A for a few months. We made one trip to Texas to view one but that did not work out. Today we went to Mesa AZ (Phoenix area) from Colorado Springs CO to view another one. My planning generated a trip that straight line was about 478 nm. But that...

In a typical spam can (say an archer), which has no deice at all (save pitot heat), is it safe to fly in snow? More generally, of course the snow will bounce off and not stick to the wings (right?) but what about the clouds that are producing snow - will they also produce airframe ice? If it's...

I'm in danger of becoming a regular contributor to "Aviation Safety". My second article has just gone to press. It answers these burning questions: 1) Why is nose wheel shimmy usually reported by only two or three club members and no one else is having a problem? 2) How can you grease a...