I need to get a push to talk switch for the Cessna's I rent now. I have noticed that they are very expensive for what they are (a switch). Is it legal to build my own from Radio Shack type parts? If so, does someone have the specs? Tyson

So, Dell has exploding laptops. Reminds me of the old days in Hollywood when every computer in a Universal picture eventually exploded. Geeks smirkingly called them the Explodatron 2000. Now instead of the Explodatron 2000 we have Dell! Four million laptops apparently just a time bomb (literally)...

This is how you do USA air defense, Bush and Cheney shmucks: "About 130 miles south of Sea-Tac, two F-15C jets of 142nd Fighter Wing, on alert round-the-clock to defend an area between Northern California and the San Juan Islands, took off. Armed with missiles and a six-barrel cannon, and capable...

We could have inexpensive aircraft. They do not violate the laws of physics. However it probablly does violate laws of human nature. You must have, first, a large potential market. Consider: Wichita. In the benighted Kingdom of Sedgwick, no one flies. The overwhelming vast majority of aircraft...

This has been a recurring topic with no clear answers. I say, hoof it over to the hilton. They have wireless for their guests. There is no sign on page, but I have no idea what their range is. John

Hi everyone, Hilton Software has spent over a year developing WingX. Earlier this week, we announced general availability of the product. "WingX is a Microsoft Pocket PC application designed by pilots for pilots. WingX was designed from the ground up using the latest .NET technology...

well if anyone knows you guys should! what is this phenomena all about? we all can see normal contrails but the other sort - the ones that just hang in the air and spread wider and wider forming fake cirrus clouds, are we being poisened, are they reflecting back sunlight? and who is involved with...

From the Aero-News Propwash newsletter this morning: AOPA Lobbies Congress For Cell Phones In GA Cockpits Aviation Advocacy Group Says The Time Is Now General aviation pilots should be able to use cell phones in the cockpit while they're airborne. And they should be able to do it now. That's what...

What is the diameter of the helium balloon needed to life 200 pounds total load? Thanks.

Gregory writes: Cirrus Industries Inc., parent company of Cirrus Aircraft acquired by Chinese company.. http://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/Cirrus_Acquired_By_Chinese_Company_204192-1.html Not the least bit surprising, but not good news.

I local flying club advertised a Wings safety seminar for which they would charge $30. This was done in an message to a distribution list for local area pilots. Interestingly, if one went to the FAASafety.gov web pages and noticed this seminar, there was no mention of a charge, and one could sign...

Colo. Jet Crash Spares NBC Sports Chairman 05:57 PM EST - November 28, 2004 The Associated Press MONTROSE, Colo. NBC Sports Chairman and President Dick Ebersol survived a charter plane crash on takeoff Sunday at Montrose Regional Airport, NBC said in a statement through its Denver affiliate...

Just getting with a few in the group and was wondering where everyone was from? Im down here in San Diego learning out of Montgomery..

As we were flying over to Newton, IA today, we started discussing icing and snow -- something that we must constantly worry about in these parts for at least the next 4 months. As we were talking, we heard a "Flight for Life" 'copter on Unicom, which got us to wondering how it is that these guys...

I just noticed that NACO now has the A/FD online (along with the TPPs): http://www.naco.faa.gov/index.asp?xml=naco/online/d_afd

In article , Neal wrote: Anybody else glance at this subject line in the newsreader and initially think it said "Piper 140 Down in field, Coshocton OH" yep. -- Bob Noel

I live out West, where there are hundreds of miles of empty space in every direction. When flight planning, I often say, "I can ditch in that dry lake bed, or that field, or if I have to, on that road." In a couple of weeks, I'm travelling to North Carolina to visit my brother for the holidays. ...

John Deakin included this link in his latest "Pelican's Perch" column on AvWeb.com: http://home.earthlink.net/~quade/lawnchair.html Despite the downbeat ending I find it inspirational: chase that dream...

How about the Transavia Airtruck?

https://www.avweb.com/recent-updates/unmanned-vehicles/airbus-granted-waiver-for-urban-bvlos-drone-flights/ Airbus Granted Waiver For Urban BVLOS Drone Flights Kate O'ConnorAugust 22, 20190 Airbus Aerial has received a waiver from the FAA to conduct urban unmanned aircraft systems (UAS/drone)...