http://w3n-a.blogspot.com/2008/12/flight-at-minimum-controllable-airspeed.html This maneuver demonstrates the flight characteristics and degree of controllability of the airplane at its minimum flying speed. By definition, the term "flight at minimum controllable airspeed" means a speed at which...

http://w3n-a.blogspot.com/2008/12/secondary-stall.html This stall is called a secondary stall since it may occur after a recovery from a preceding stall. It is caused by attempting to hasten the completion of a stall recovery before the airplane has regained sufficient flying speed. When this...

Hi All, I've just discovered your forum and joined in recent days and thought I'd say g'day. I'm from 'down under' in Australia and interested in all aspects of aviation. I fly for a living and write for different aviation journals as well. I've also written one book, 'Down to Earth' which...

A look down at Heathrow. http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=heathrow&sll=40.645521,-73.778182&sspn=0.005788,0.00957&ie=UTF8&ll=51.474515,-0.435736&spn=0.001228,0.003412&t=h&z=19&iwloc=addr or a TinyURL version, I hope.... http://tinyurl.com/8reo8f BrianW

....without any noobs reposting that stupid Night Before Christmas rhyme about Santa. A good start for 2009. -- Believe those who are seeking the truth; doubt those who find it. ~ Andre Gide

For years I have been talking about the danger of using a JFK runway (22 right) that has a bird nesting area (Joco Marsh) at it's end. http://pages.prodigy.com/uzac16a/joco3.jpg Rather than redirect this runway to its original location, over the middle of Jamaica Bay, the FAA and the Port...

Rajat Garg wrote: Guys, I just came across this - http://www.pilotoutlook.com/calculators/density-altitude-calculator It may be useful for other students. They also have other flight planning tools at -

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/richards_internet/TEMPORARY/MOTORS.html The third picture down. Does anyone know if this is an aircraft part? I think dad intimated it was, but he could easily be wrong about that. TIA.

weiss jemand eine gute deutsche Uebersetzung fuer "pilot currency" bzw. "currency"? (ich brauche einen guten Ausdruck fuer eine Flugbuchsoftware) http://www.aviationwise.org/AC61-98A.html

Mystery solved, at least part of it.. Don't know how many of you have seen this system, I noticed the unit sitting on top of the landfill mounds under the flightpath to SDF in Lousville KY Alongside I-65, just north of the Outer Loop.. I know it's a radar unit, But it has two...

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To GA and especially seaplane supporters everywhe The Indiana Seaplane Pilots Association (ISPA) is seeking help in with a state-wide seaplane issue that is heating up. Last week the INDNR announced two upcoming hearings (Feb. 3 and 4), about a proposed change in status for five...

The man is looking for certainty and no certainty can give more happiness than to believe in God. This website, already read by thousands of people all over the world, has given to many people hope and comfort. Beyond what we can feel in our heart through logical deductions, being simple and...

Here's the recovery sequence for USAir 1549 from the 17th Jan continuing into the 18th. http://tinyurl.com/adb3vx Brian Whatcott Altus OK

Hi, I'm a new private pilot and new to this group. I have a question regarding FF. I plan to fly a direct route which will transit class c airspace. If I call "center" and request FF, will they coordinate my flight through class c, or will they hand me off to class c controllers until I'm clear of...

This is a great group and I'd like to ask another question that's been burning me. I rent a 172N which has the capability of 40 degrees of flaps. My instructor says, depending on wind conditions, I should use 40 degrees every chance I get. It allows me to slow the plane as much as possible before...

Just a general question for users. What is the approximate operating cost of a Cessna Citation 500? Annually and hourly http://a-tradex.com/cessna-citation-for-sale/cessna-citation-for-sale-N902DD.html Found this one pretty cheap...

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Are there any recommendations for good (and preferably economical) flying clubs around CDW, NEW JERSEY area?

Issued in 1913, it was the first plane to ever appear on a stamp. Can anyone tell me what kind of plane it is? http://www.linns.com/howto/refresher/airmails_20030210/refreshercourse.aspx It's Figure number 7. (FIgure 8 is the Curtiss Jenny, the one famous for the "Inverted Jenny error....)