Sorry, I haven't sent this out for far too long...but for those who don't know, we've got a "picture page" of rec.aviation users (and their aircraft) he http://www.alexisparkinn.com/rec_aviation.htm To see a new update, go here to see some new pix of Ken Reed's AWESOME '91 Mooney...

The Maydays post got me wondering. I don't monitor except during the long flights, maybe ~2 hours or longer...

As many of you know, this was our 24th consecutive Airventure -- and our 8th flying in. I've seen the RIPON/FISK arrival from all angles, both from the ground and in the air, and have seen pretty much everything that could be thrown at us. Although it's always tense, due to the proximity of...

A continuation rate of 0.26%--not very encouraging. An interesting article: http://www.flyingmag.com/blogs/flying-lessons/why-dont-more-young-eagles-become-pilots

On Wed, 13 Oct 2004 13:11:00 +0100, Peter wrote: Reading FAR/AIM 2004 it isn't entirely clear to me because different sections refer to day and night cross country, and I don't think the description of a day cross country applies to the night flight; the distances are...

Hello all, I have heard rumors in the past that Tinker Air Force Base (OKC) had a flying club. I have looked in the base newspaper, and the tinker homepage with no luck. I have also DAGS. Anyone know if one is still in exsistence, or even fly with them. I heard they may be based out...

http://kevinandrews.com/1967_cherokee_180_c_for_sale__as.htm I hope it ok to post this in here.

Omg I don't know if this will work but My Uncle Harry (BUD) Dirgo, Omaha Nebr. Passed away March 12th.2017 It says in his obit he was a member of the Quiet Birdmen. He was 92 years old and had been retired for years. I just thought I would try to notify someone in the Quiet Birdmen which seems...

Original article (in French): http://www.leparisien.fr/faits-divers/un-avion-heurte-une-passerelle-a-orly-07-07-2010-992696.php Excerpts (translated): Passengers on a flight operated by Turkish low-cost carrier Pegasus were unable to take off from Orly Wednesday afternoon. One of the wings of...

Mary and I flew to West Bend, Wisconsin (KETB) today. It was supposed to be CAVU all day, except along the Lake Michigan shoreline (where they were getting stomped with lake-effect snows all day), but, of course, the forecast was just a bit off, as it often is in winter. From Dubuque (DBQ) to...

Try this Jay! After my trips back east a hangar neighbor suggested going to the west coast. Although I had planned a neat trip to Catalina Island, Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks, I settled on a quickie trip to Death Valley, Las Vegas and Monument Valley. Rick decided to go with me. One...

What are cowl flaps for, and how are they used? The name implies that they are some sort of aerodynamic control surface, but they don't appear to have any aerodynamic effects. In simulation, they are doors on the bottom of the engine nacelles that open for some unclear purpose (I see what looks...

http://www.divingservices.net/aircraft.jpg http://www.divingservices.net/9bcess2.jpg Anyone have the story behind this? Strange that a plane designed to float, sank! The Monk

I downloaded the some good books from http://www.e-publishing.af.mil thanks for the links C J C Is there an online source for "Aerodynamics for Naval Aviators"? Blue skies to all.

No. Straight lines on Lambert Conformal maps are not great circles. It's my understanding that the Lambert Conformal is better than any other flat surface at representing the curved surface of the earth in such a way that a straight line on the chart comes very close to being a Great...

Brian.. welcome to soaring, you can also track soaring events on rec.aviation.soaring news group. www.ssa.org BT "Brian Sponcil" wrote in message ...

Okay, the Cub I rent has no radio, hence no radio license. I am vaguely aware, each time I use the handheld, that I am operating without a station license. Is this a problem? Should I apply to the FCC for a license, and if so, what sort of license do I want? all the best -- Dan Ford email:...

On Oct 15, 9:29*pm, Mxsmanic wrote: Is there a way to set up temporary waypoints in a Garmin 430/530 that are used only during a single flight, without having to create user waypoints? *I can't find anything in the manual that describes such a...

One of the advantages of flying is that you can pack so much more into your weekends. Last weekend was a typically busy one for us. We had plenty to do around the house, I had to help a neighbor move, and we had a dinner to help with at the Fallbrook Air Park (L18) for some 80 odd people -- oh,...

Just heard about this on the morning news. Apparently pilot with 4 months with the company had trouble maintaining altitude and attempted a landing at the Easton, WA airstrip. It sounds like he came up short and crashed into some trees, then cartwheeled and burst into flames. This is tragic,...