Check your local PBS listings 8PM the SwissAir crash in Canada 9PM the Tenerife (sic) 747 collision

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4_iJfRDI-4&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZN1lCJlHIUk&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9txDhi5wC2A Have my own notions, but would be interested from a pros viewpoint. I'm assuming that mechanical was not a factor in any of these,...

It's time to stop talking and start doing so I would appreciate any advice on how to assess a flight school, instructor, pricing and any other suggestions. No advice too basic, trust me :) Including what I should have included in this post or requested in the first place TIA Location: SW...

Hello everybody. I am travelling to Las Vegas (from Australia) in March for a work conference but have three full days in Los Angeles. I thought that I would use the opportunity to do some flying and maybe even take advantage of some unusual types that you wouldn’t and couldn’t find in my part of...

While watching a lot of landing videos and whatnot, I hear "minimums" called out as an aircraft approaches its landing field. From what I've been told, "minimums" indicates the decision as to whether or not the field is in sight, correct? so if minimums are not met, go around? Am I right in...

Being a new pilot I don't know much about the BFR process. Over Xmas I was chatting with my pilot Brother-in-law about my new status as a pilot when he stated that he thought he could just go to the local FBO and rent an aircraft himself. I said yes and reminded him that he'd also need a medical...

What are the odds I can get away with taking my ICOM radio and listening to the cockpit?

Thankfully, there was no fire. http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-compton13apr13,0,3190581.story 5 hurt as small plane crashes in Compton By Richard Winton and Carla Hall, Los Angeles Times Staff Writers April 13, 2008 Five people were injured, four critically, Saturday...

Air Carriers and Biz-jets Target GA Recreational Fliers The airline industry is terrified. They've got more aircraft than they know what to do with, and even more on order. Passengers are unhappy with the airline travel experience, and their numbers threaten to dwindle as a result. High revenue...

Is this for real, or has this video been manipulated?? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bkUt9CzRpg

If the number of private pilots is down from 299,000 to 236,000, why are prices for used aircraft maintaining and even out pacing inflation? Economics 101, first day of class - price is determined by supply and demand. Yet I've noticed over the past couple of years the average price for a late...

Hi all, Two airports in our area are under "attack" by groups that would rather not have air traffic in their new developments built beside the existing airport or the airport taking up space in the downtown lakefront area. While I can see many reasons why this is short-term thinking that...

Niche auction for aviation... Can it compete with eBay? Your thoughts? http://www.aerobid.net

There's still no information on the FAA web site: http://www.faa.gov/data_statistics/accident_incident/preliminary_data/ Does anyone have any more information about this MAC: http://robots.cnn.com/2007/US/05/11/aircraft.crash.ap/index.html SHARONVILLE, Ohio (AP) -- Two small planes...

Anybody know whether the Diamond DA40 is available with diesel power in the U.S.? I checked the website and the only engine is the ancient Lycoming IO360.

I know that hot starting IO-540s is a subject for considerable debate. I was taught a method that I was told worked 100% of the time, and up until yesterday it had. But yesterday, after flying for an hour and then sitting in the hot sun for half an hour waiting for customs, I couldn't restart the...

If one uses the Cessna 377 Skymaster as an example, it's pretty clear a pusher prop is more efficient than one pulling. The data seems mixed though on q tip props -- any leads as to where there may be quantative data? What I found suggested the extra length of the prop might just as well go to...

GARMIN G1000 PROBLEM AFFECTS GA DELIVERIES (http://www.avweb.com/eletter/archives/avflash/934-full.html#195931) A problem with a component of the Garmin G1000 glass panel, a popular choice for avionics in many general aviation aircraft, has stalled production and delayed deliveries at factories...

I find it interesting that the only accident/incident reported at AirVenture 2007 is the P-51. So much for the NTSB not being influenced by politics. :-))

As we all know, ever since Dudley posted his intent to leave the group a few days ago, he has posted a plethora of messages touting other forums, in an obvious attempt to dilute RAP. I guess I interpret that as a "If I can't control the group, I'll destroy it attitude", and see this as a very...