http://www.aero-news.net/news/genav.cfm?ContentBlockID=35713cfe-f34b-43a8-b9eb-1b1850f12f2d&Dynamic=1 Assuming that he was buzzing, to kill a 9 year-old kid for thrills makes me really really really angry. Hilton

Twas the night before Christmas 'Twas the night before Christmas, and out on the ramp, Not an airplane was stirring, not even a Champ. The aircraft were fastened to tiedowns with care, In hopes that come morning, they all would be there. The fuel trucks were nestled, all snug in their spots, With...

I stumbled across this site today: http://lcweb2.loc.gov/pp/pphome.html Search for terms like aviation, aircraft or P-51 Mustang and you'll come up with a lot of interesting photos that you may have never seen before. Pretty interesting if you like history stuff. -- Jeff 'The Wizard of Draws'...

I'm trying to find the name of the product and maker of a seat/shoulder belt accesory I saw in AOPA magazine. It put two pockets on the shoulder portion of a seatbelt. The ad showed the pockets carrying a cell phone and glasses. It was advertised in nearly every issue for a good while, although I...

According to AOPA, many of the TFRs have been downgraded to NSAs with the release of the latest round of charts. This includes all the hated Puget Sound TFRs. NSAs are depicted on charts and pilots are advised to avoid them, but they are not prohibited unless the FAA issues a special notice during...

I'm looking for a photo taken from the cockpit of a modern small plane (Cessna, Piper, whatever) showing several planes in front of it visible through the windshield waiting to take off ("...you're number 6 for takeoff"). Ideally the control tower and at least part of a well equipped instrument...

Some of you might be wondering why, when Art Varrassi asked me a question about my advanced pilot book, my reply referred to my multiengine book. In true FAA fashion... (a) knee-jerk reaction (b) old timer's disease (c) intellectual laziness (d) all of the above. The correct answer, of course, is...

Hi guys, can anyone tell me what is required to obtain a clearance from Essendon Tower to do an orbit around the Melbourne CBD. I trained in the bush for my recent PPL, but I fly mostly from Moorabbin. What do I need to request and do I need to have submitted a flight plan. Thanks Paul -- paulsims

During a cruise, just pressing on one of the rudders should make an aircraft turn horizontally in that direction, when no ailerons are used. Reducing power in the opposite engine should logically accelerate such a turn. Makes me wonder why then was it is that, in the crash at the end of 2001 just...

REAL BUDGET BUSTER Complete article at: http://www.vdare.com/ Immigration Moments That Changed A California Budget Analyst's Mind After almost 20 years working for a California county, I retired from my job as a budget analyst in the County Administrator's Office. I retired early because I...

"Clear left, clear right." I say it everytime I cross a runway during taxi. Today was the first time in four years that I saw an aircraft on short final. I held short and called ground half-expecting the controller to say that he was a low approach on the ILS. "Ummm well, he shouldn't be there." At...

I recommend viewing the trailers of the new BA IMAX film, Fighter Pilot: Operation Red Flag posted on todays (11.28) Aero-News Network Website.

Anyone else having problems getting on Avweb's site? (2115z Sunday afternoon) Happy Flying! Scott Skylane

Found at: http://www.kmci.com/kshb/nw_local_news/article/0,1925,KSHB_9424_3337734,00.html Jury awards $2.5M in age bias suit against Boeing November 18, 2004 WICHITA, Kan. (AP) _ A 59-year-old engineer who accused Boeing Co. of age discrimination has won a $2.5 million verdict in a federal...

Once again, its time for the 100 hr AD sign offs for my Mooney. I still cannot come close to understanding the logic behind the injector line AD on lycomings. My understanding is that some A&P at some point accidently bent some of the lines and didn't understand that it would effect the available...

Hi, I'm a commercial pilot looking to fly a high performance single (or multi-engine). Anyone own a plane that would be willing to rent it? I would help with insurance and pay a per hour charge. I would prefer KFRG or KISP, but i can also fly from KTEB. I'm looking to build some time, and don't...

Hey all, My son-in-law is a PP-ASEL with Commercial. He's been out of the cockpit for a couple years. Like most of us, sometimes raising the family climbs to the top of the time and $$ priority list. Lately, his job situation is allowing him to regain currency. What are your suggestions for an...

any views on the panther headphones bose seems good...does it have inputs for cell/mp3 player. i plan to use it primarily in a jet cockpit environment.

FIGHTING TERRORISM 101 Winning a battle abroad is no substitute for losing the war at home yet that`s exactly what`s happening. We`ve won battles in Afghanistan and Iraq while terrorists are sneaking into our country through minimally protected borders. This is akin to living in a high crime...

I am planning to buy a folding bicycle for use in Vicky (N2679V - Cardinal RG '75). Eventually there will be two bicycles, his and hers. Occasional use for trips up to 5 or 10 miles in moderate hills, no mountain biking, no centuries. More than three speeds would be nice but I don't know...