This ran in Carl Hiassen's column a while back -- HELP WANTED: Experienced aviation director for major international airport. Lack of assertiveness is essential. Independent and creative thinkers need not apply. Applicants must be willing to discard all sound management practices, prudent fiscal...

Hi, I am using a scanner to listen to my local airport and I often hear "clear the option". Does this mean "you are clear to take-off"? Also - were could I look up the usage & rules used for aircraft-tower communacations? Thanks,

I'm trying to find out a formulae regarding the gap between Takeoff Distances by POH and real-life measures. I did the maths for wind, temperature, pressure altitude, runway slope, weight, etc. It's quite detailled and effective... But... The only calculation I don't know how to "translate" is...

How is it that airmen are able to hide their medical conditions from the licensed medical doctor examining them, but not from Congress? ------------------------------------------------------------------- AVwebALERT News Alert -- March 27,...

John Wayne's "Island in the Sky" and "The High and the Mighty" are going to be on AMC on July 16th and 17th. I thought some of you would like to know. -- Jim in NC

I want to stock up on some aviation themed videos. Would anyone want to volunteer their top five aviation movies? Mine a 1. Top Gun. 2. Angels One 5. 3. Memphis Bell. 4. Air America. 5. The Blue Max. Most aviation related movies have a war theme but there must be interesting

I'm surprised no one mentioned "Strategic Air Command" starring Jimmy Stewart. The B-36 and B-47 scenes were outstanding, and the story wasn't too bad. Later Rock Hudson starred in "A Gathering of Eagles" which was likewise filled with great aviation scenes, B-52s galore, and a pretty darned...

Here is you chance to suggest movies to show at a fly-in. I'd appreciate any suggestions for newer movies, available on DVD or video tape. We've seen all the oldies. I've got to stick to PG films for the most part since this will be visible to the CAP cadets and anyone else still up after dark. ...

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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'...

Chicago Sun Times Jul 21, 2005 "A plane splashed down on Lake Michigan early Wednesday morning, prompting a passerby to call 911 and touching off an emergency rescue operation. But before rescuers responded, the plane took off. The sea plane touched down around 8:30 a.m. "It landed and took off...

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open iTunes (Windows or Mac) select iTunes Store selecte Podcasts select Games and Hobbies select Aviation select University of North Dakota AeroCast these are video podcasts there are currently 14 podcasts available

I am totally amazed at how many aviation related Podcasts are available for free on the internet. Not to mention that there are some really great Video Podcasts out there. Am I the last one to find this out? Has anyone else in this group ventured into the world of Podcasts? It is overwhelming, a...

I am totally amazed at how many aviation related Podcasts are available for free on the internet. Not to mention that there are some really great Video Podcasts out there. Am I the last one to find this out? Has anyone else in this group ventured into the world of Podcasts? It is overwhelming, a...

Does anyone know of any sites that have free aviation videos available for download in Podcast format?

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At what speed defines Hypersonic? What materials do you use on the outside of a hypersonic aircraft??

Should pilots begin working to identify and expose reverse racism against white heterosexual men in the aviation workplace disguised under the veil of diversity?