On Wed, 13 Oct 2004 13:11:00 +0100, Peter wrote: Reading FAR/AIM 2004 it isn't entirely clear to me because different sections refer to day and night cross country, and I don't think the description of a day cross country applies to the night flight; the distances are...

It is my understanding (always subject to correction) that as a safety pilot you may log PIC time because you are indeed a required crew member for the operation. However, to log PIC time you also must be qualified to act as PIC of that particular aircraft. -- Jim Burns...

Day 1, All major airframe, cable and Engine inspections complete. Reported On That In Post #1 Day 2, Fixed Discrepancies on Day 1 We Did an In-depth Control System's Inspection, After Resetting Trim Indicator that was way off. Very In-Depth Fuel System Inspection, and reinstalled all inspection...

I am interested in getting a checkout in a Cessna 180 or 185. It does not have to be solo, with an instructor is fine. If anyone knows of one, the closer to Colorado the better please email me at Thank you

Does anybody know of any wind-tunnel tests for analysis of tie-down behaviour? I tried a google search without much success. Having seen the Charley pictures from Orlando Executive and Punta Gorda, I'm wondering if we are doing the right thing. The standard for tricycle gear GA planes seems to...

http://www.airbusgroup.com/int/en/story-overview/future-of-e-aircraft.html The future of e-aircraft Electricity is in the air E-Fan In the 18th century, the British theologian John Wesley described the electricity that astonished his contemporaries as “the soul of the universe”. Three centuries...

I'm still in a bit of a quandry as to how to learn to make coordinated turns in a PC simulator that does not include a motion platform. I've turned on the visual alignment indicator that MSFS provides, which is a red "V" that sits squarely ahead in the visual field, effectively bolted to the...

Just heard about this on the morning news. Apparently pilot with 4 months with the company had trouble maintaining altitude and attempted a landing at the Easton, WA airstrip. It sounds like he came up short and crashed into some trees, then cartwheeled and burst into flames. This is tragic,...

I vote for Iowa City! This just in: "'Kiplinger's Personal Finance' ranked Iowa City 10th in its top 50 'Smart Places to Live' list. The rankings are based on cost of living, homes, crime, health care, climate, environment and education." :-) --

Had some relatives in from Alaska last week. Al, a commercial fisherman on Kodiak Island, shares ownership of a 150HP Super Cub on floats with one of his sons. They use the airplane occasionally to spot fish when the boat is working close enough to land to make it worth while. In advance of the...

I fly a 172 F. The fuel selector says to select single tank operation at or above 5000 feet. If you leave the selector in the "both" position, under 5000 for any prolonged period of time (couple of hours) the right tank appears to go down more quickly than the left. This is confirmed at...

A Spirit Airlines pilot and his wife were found dead in their home by their four children this week in what officials believe may have been an accidental overdose. Brian Halye, 36, and his wife Courtney Halye, 34, were found unresponsive Thursday in their Centerville, Ohio home after two of...

So this afternoon was perfect VFR, after the storms of yesterday. Realizing that we wouldn't be able to fly for at least another week, due to upcoming holiday commitments, it was obvious what needed to be done: Fly -- right now! Problem: Two inches of snow had fallen yesterday, on top of heavy...

Is AF/D info available for download online? Thanks, Sydney

I am not a pilot but have the greatest respect for those you are. Most here wish to share their pleasure with non-pilots and I thank you for your posts. But some wish to maintain an elitist group. Perhaps that elitist behaviour reduces the support you may have from non-pilot members of the...

The grounds opened today (man, you've gotta be hard-core to fly in THIS early!), and it's shaping up to be another great show. This'll be our 25th in a row, God willin' and the crik don't rise. Who's in? -- Jay Honeck Iowa City, IA Pathfinder N56993

A continuation rate of 0.26%--not very encouraging. An interesting article: http://www.flyingmag.com/blogs/flying-lessons/why-dont-more-young-eagles-become-pilots

http://www.nothingtoxic.com/media/1133766000/Almost_Hit_by_an_Airplane Guy almost hit by airplane while skydiving. The Monk

Okay, the Cub I rent has no radio, hence no radio license. I am vaguely aware, each time I use the handheld, that I am operating without a station license. Is this a problem? Should I apply to the FCC for a license, and if so, what sort of license do I want? all the best -- Dan Ford email:...

Sorry, I haven't sent this out for far too long...but for those who don't know, we've got a "picture page" of rec.aviation users (and their aircraft) he http://www.alexisparkinn.com/rec_aviation.htm To see a new update, go here to see some new pix of Ken Reed's AWESOME '91 Mooney...