Now here's a solar/electric powered UAV that shouldn't affect air traffic too much: http://www.avinc.com/pr_detail.asp?ID=63 AeroVironment Awarded Contract for Development of Global Observer Stratospheric Unmanned Aircraft System 9/26/2007 MONROVIA, Calif., Sept. 26,...

Does anyone know anything about Bonny Doon private airport (C77) ? I'd like to land there to pick up a friend, and am happy to sign any waiver but haven't been able to reach anyone by phone to see if that's ok. Has anyone done this ? Do you just land and go to the office ? Thanks

"Jeffrey Bloss(er) the Tosser" wrote in message ... Stick it up your arse tweetiepie

Hello Everyone! I just joined this group and wanted to introduce myself. I look forward to some great conversations. M

"BT" wrote: Having the "right of way" only works if the other pilot see's you. He can't "yield" to what he does not see. "None" wrote in message ... The rules say...

A true story of a Cessna that landed on the USS Midway in 1975, saving a family of seven: http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Please+rescue+me!+The+miracle+landing+of+a+two-seat+Cessna--with+a...-a0209404848

Success stories are always great to hear about, more so when you know the person is really deserving. Great news! Well done and congrats to you Jay, your family and staff. John "Jay Honeck" wrote in message

Well, are you? Why did you cross-post, and then author posts in other groups tonight, claiming that I am "toast", all the while making accusations about my usenet activity? You went to religious groups and writers groups too? What's up with that? Tell us now. You can check headers. My pathway...

Greetings: Aircraft navigation in the 1940's We just posted a Video on You Tube of a Four Course Radio Range station in actual operation. We built a radio range station a few months ago and put it on the air. You can see the You tube Video of the radio range station. When you are on You Tube...

Hi folks, According to Bernoulli’s principle, an increase of speed will be accompanied by a decrease in static pressure. However, Bernoulli’s law only pertains to flows without any external energy being added (or removed). That’s why I do not understand why Bernoulli can be used to explain the...

Anyone know if the Russian K-7 SuperFortress was real (photos) I have kept track of most aircraft that have ever been built then yesterday I ran across this ? I find it hard to believe it ever existed especially back in 1930 Please look at the photos below and tell me if you know if this is...

I am looking for a Cleveland Drum Break Wheels that are on Aeronca Champs and Luscombes. These wheels are for mechanical breaks. The break drum is built on to the wheel. If you have some in good condition email if you are interested in selling them.. Trying to get my plane flying. Marwynne

Flyers, If anyone would like my 2 DVD set of King Flight Instructor Checkride Course it is on eBay for 10 bucks. http://tinyurl.com/ddqntc Kobra

KBJC 272250Z 26035G56KT 10SM FEW050 04/M23 A2994 RMK VSBY E-SE 5 BLDU Tower reported G59 once this afternoon!

WW2 fly in this past weekend. This short video only a sample of what arrived. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41dmJI1M54Q Wish the video did the sounds the "true" heart thumping justice the sounds of the planes actually made.

Mike Ash wrote: Nomen Nescio wrote: From: "vaughn" I have a friend, a retired airline pilot, who spent a year flying in the middle east after he "aged out" in the USA. His main comment on returning was that the...

On Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:06:31 +0100, Eeyore wrote: Dan Camper wrote: Eeyore wrote: Dan Camper wrote: On 28 Mar 2009 03:28:34 +0100, Cyberiade.it Anonymous Remailer wrote: http://www.reuters.com/article/newsOne/idUSTRE52N63B20090325

Hi, Just curious. Does Scweitzer still make sailplanes anymore ? Thanks, B.

I need the wisdom of someone with experience flying to Sedona. We were planning on going there tomorrow, but they're predicting thunderstorms for the next three days so we're considering calling the whole thing off. Am I being paranoid? I'm IFR rated, 700 hours, in an SR22 with a stormscope...

I recently found myself sitting behind the controls in one of these: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Aeronautica_Militare_Piaggio_P-180_Avanti.jpg Too bad we were sitting on the tarmac, not moving. Heh! I asked the captain, "I bet you typically cruise this thing about 32K feet?" He smiled and...