I just noticed that the highly praised movie "Winged Migration" will be aired on STARZ this Saturday, Dec 13 at 8:45 as well as five other times (once more Sat then twice each on Tues and Wed of the following week). I've scheduled it to record and thought a number of others might appreciate knowing...

Go to http://www.alexisparkinn.com/rec_aviation.htm to see: - From Wyoming, Ben Haas' brand new Zenith 801... - From New York, Peter Riccardielli's beautiful Skyhawk SP... In less than a month this page has grown to show 47 "member's" planes, representing 28 States, Canada, and the United...

I worked on the B-36s at Ramey AFB in Puerto Rico during 1955-1956. (was on a crew that broke the SAC record for engine change on the bird: 3hr.) A story comes to mind of the F-84 group that came down on a TDY. One of the F-84 jocks was a friend of one of the B-36 pilots and went for a ride. ...

Hello all, and Happy Holidays. I'm not trying to resurrect the discussion about flying with the kids. This is a request for contacts for collecting information for a magazine article. You can check my byline and the masthead in The Flying Life magazine to see if I'm legit. I've been in the...

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...

Here's something I've never seen in a DUATS briefing before. Can someone enlighten me? Oakland Center (Fremont CA) : December NOTAM #105 issued by Central Alt Res Fac CA Central Altitude Reservation Facility notice number 1275 on Bravo stationary reservation within an area bounded by 4040N 12710W...

Hi everyone, I Just got a new enroute plotter for VFR flying, and it is amazing! If you haven't heard about it, it's made by Jeffron Industries and they call it the Speed Wizard and it's great for finding out ETA's and groundspeed real fast while your flying. It really is so easy I...

This happened in Houston years ago - maybe 6 or 7. Curious about what any airline people think of this. I boarded a full flight in Houston for a flight to the NY area. We're about ready to go and can hear the cargo doors being closed below. I notice that there is some repeated closing going on...

Due to the popularity of our Rec.Aviation "Rogue's Gallery" of participant's airplanes, the page has grown to the point where it was loading slowly -- especially with a dial-up connection. Check it out now -- it should load lightning fast! http://www.alexisparkinn.com/rec_aviation.htm -- Jay...

First Boeing approaches a Russian scientist regarding his antigravity experiments; now the US Navy wants to test a Russian flying saucer. What's next? ------------------------------------------------------------------- AVflash Volume 9, Number 52a – December 22,...

Ho, ho, ho....! Me, I'm asking Santa for a new, solid-state transponder -- which is about as dull as socks & underwear, but the third digit on mine keeps going wacky once in while. I *hate* it when ATC thinks I've set my squawk code wrong... What are you hoping to find in YOUR stocking on...

Well, that went as well as Howard Dean's (or any of the democrats) chances of becoming president.

How did you go through all your training without ever stopping at a controlled airport? Let's hear about that engine failure. "A Lieberman" wrote in message ... On my 200th hour, I had my best feel good landing. Been interesting to look back...

"BoDEAN" wrote in message thinking of using it on my pda as well as my pc. Anyone use it on their pda? how do you like it I looked at it and thought it was just too expensive for the type of flying I do (mostly...

I just read an interview with Will Wright, creator of the games SimCity, The Sims, and others. The last bit of the article was quite intriguing: GS: Will, have you ever been in a small plane? WW: Yes... well, I used to have a pilot's license. Not quite the answer I would have expected any pilot...

If there is a problem with Connies and the quality of my flying somebody needs to ask the passenger called my friend why everybody is along for the ride. My friend has a slight real turbine shaft, getting sucked into problem. He never complains. I want to know why my brother and I can't be...

In a recent local Arizona flying publication, I remember reading that the tower at Falcon Field (FFZ) in Mesa Arizona was starting an email newsletter, in order to better disseminate information like their 'Charlie Test' procedure, rather than rely on word of mouth. The problem is the article...

With built-in flight timers becoming the norm in virtually all new avionics (heck, even the new transponder I'm getting has one), just wondering if folks are migrating away from using hobbs/tach time to record their flight time? And if you *are* using the flight timer, have you stopped using the...

Go to http://www.alexisparkinn.com/rec_aviation.htm to see: - From Florida, Orval Fairbairn's fabulous 1946 Johnson Rocket! - From Connecticut, John Roncallo's cool Archer and helicopter! - From Washington, Paul Anton's 1946 Ercoupe Want yours added to the new rec.aviation Rogue's Gallery? Email...

Yay or nay on this book from those who have read it Nay.