Okay, gang, last chance to get the details. Here's how it's gonna work: Thursday night, immediately after the airshow, we're having a rec.aviation get together at our campsite in the North 40 campground. We'll have a few drinks (*gasp*!), and then head on over to Friar Tucks for dinner. To find...

I flew in there once a couple years ago (before 9/11), and recall it used to be quite easy. Has anything changed? I recall hearing something about new fees being charged to GA. I can't find any information from the Port Authority or the FBOs regarding what those fees are, and how they are...

john smith ) wrote: Which airport and FBO to use at Niagara Falls? I have used KIAG (Niagara Falls) airport a few times. There is a US$3.00 landing fee there. Fuel is relatively pricey, compared to other airports in the region. Tech Aviation is the FBO...

We did the grandparents run from mid Michigan to Port Clinton, Ohio to see the third generation child just back from summer camp... We might have gone Saturday afternoon and spent the night but by the time we got free from the office the thunder bumpers were backed up nose to tail all across the...

Within the next few weeks, I'll be taking my first passengers aloft in a Cessna 172. Although I have flown as a passenger without a headset in the past, I can't really remember whether or not I had difficulty communicating with others in the plane - it's been a while. I've removed my headset...

What is required to get an 'N' number for a foreign (to the US) registered plane? Does sit matter where the plane is currently registered? Does the plane have to be in the US currently? Thanks, Harvey

I don't know the approach - but was wondering if it would be due more to compromised safety in the event of going asymetric in IMC on a SID there?

Only having been a pilot for 2-years I can honestly say that this is the most ridiculous "Russian Roulette" regulation I have seen yet. "Roger Long" wrote in message ... Say, this really looks to be...

Be aware, I just received an email purporting to be from AVweb with the subject "AVflash 8.51a". It had an attachment, "Sim1.fpr.scr", that was infected with the Bugbear worm. The relevant headers are included below. General advice: Be very aware of email-borne worms/viruses and **NEVER** launch...

Be sure that you have the updated gears in the prop reduction. As a result of the engine oil circulating in the PRSU, there was a service letter about lead build up on the gears causing spalling when running 100LL. -- Kevin McCue KRYN '47 Luscombe 8E Rans S-17 (for sale)

In WWII when a military aircraft went down in US territory on land with missing aircrew: Was it considered any big deal to the military - considering the war effort going on overseas? What kind of search would there be? Which branch of the military would search? What size search team would be...

http://www.cnn.com/2003/TRAVEL/DESTINATIONS/07/29/sprj.st03.air.show.ap/index.html

Small plane makes emergency landing on 290 08/03/2003 From 11 News Staff Reports WALLER COUNTY -- If you were driving down Highway 290 Saturday night just after 11:00, you may have seen an unusual sight.

Jay Honeck wrote: (remainder of cool description deleted. I dunno Jay, Oshkosh sounds too deadly to the budget...) With this statement he stopped, and asked "why not Lightspeeds?" I then proceeded to tell him my tale of woe (three sets, purchased over three years, all back in the shop on...

If anyone cares to see a few hundred Oshkosh photo's, I put them on my site.. Great pix, Dennis! Did you get any aerial shots of the North 40 that you didn't post? I'd sure like one of our campsite! -- Jay Honeck Iowa City, IA

Hello all, thanks for reading! for part of his Avaiation Merit Badge, my son needs to interview a Commercial/Military Pilot, a Flight Attendant, and a Certified Flight Instructor. He has the questions ready to send to you. Please reply to if interested and he will e-mail...

I have been happily using the monthly screen saver calendars that EAA put out. My problem is, where did I get them from? Where are they? Anyone know? I've searched their site and can't find a link. Thanks in advance.

1) Where is Charlie Nixon? He is an old flying buddie. Former Navy F6F pilot, Airline and NASA Exec. Lived in DC area. We are QB members. He was my sponsor. I moved to Houston TX and still have his landing gear from a 1947 Bonanza he owned. I want to give him his gear. 2) About spins: I am...

I'm trying to get a garage sale Garmin GPS 90 going and it won't acquire satellites. It starts saying "SVA Cycle 9607 20 June 96 to 18 July 96". 1996 was a while ago. Is there something in this unit that needs to be updated? -- Roger Long

Hello Everybody, Thanks for everyone for the suggestions to my earlier questions. I have decided and bought an Etrex Legend, after all. I also have MapSource's Canada Metroguide with it. Now I ask for ideas and/or tips on how to set up and use this unit (either together with an M515 or an older...