I have ten (10) leather Jeppesen binders (2") for sale. All 10 for $200 plus shipping. All are in very good condition. If interested contact me via Email. Regards, Ron Gilbert

I've seen the S-38 named "Osa's Ark," owned by explorers Martin and Osa Johnson, in a museum somewhere. EAA doesn't list it. Anyone know where I saw it? Thanks. vince norris

THE AUCTION HANGAR GOES LIVE Dear Aviation Enthusiast The Auction Hangar went live yesterday, 9 months of hard work has, we think, produced a marvel of an auction site, there is nothing else out there that comes close to the advanced features and design of The Auction Hangar and now all it takes...

I just discovered this new site that's giving away a $100 gas voucher, for free! Can you believe the price of gas these days? In my area it's currently over $4.75 per gallon, and all signs point to it going even higher, very soon. I remember the days when gas used to cost $0.99 per gallon, but...

We're putting together a holiday gift guide for out November/December issue covering great gifts for the aviator in your life. It will also have a check-list of sorts so that you can check off the things you want or need and people will know what to get you. I'm looking for suggestions of great...

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....)

I have a C172 which is used extensively in a non-profitable flying school. The C172 has all the necessary avionics for a trainee pilot, but no GPS. If somebody can assist me with a good second-hand, still in working consition GPS at a fair price, it will be much appreciated. Kind regards Richardt...

Would anyone have any information on this piece of test equipment? I have one that is in good working condition and I need to know if it is good for anything. CONRAC CORP C5A COMPUTER TEST SET P/ N 3052900 S/ N 0006. TEST SET,COMPUTER Manf: INTERSTATE ELECTRONICS CORP. DBA Part#: MR0413A End...

For a 757, does the data from the radar altimeter get recorded along with the data from the barometric altimeter? I assume so, but just want a confirmation -- a d y k e s @ p a n i x . c o m Harrison for Congress in NY 13CD www.harrison06.com

Some friends of mine are obsessed with the idea of buying weather balloons, filling them with helium, attaching them to a harness (with probably about -3 to -5 lbs of net lift) and jumping up into the air. If anyone has info on both the feasibility (with implicit danger) and cost of such an...

One Reporter's Opinion: Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of Flight (1903-2003) by George Putnam Friday, Dec. 6, 2002 It is this reporter's opinion that in the hustle and bustle of our busy lives today, always on a red-eye to somewhere, we take flight all too much for granted. In commemoration...

I am looking for 2 box seats for Reno this year. One last shot before buying normal tickets... Thanks,

I promise you will learn something! Part I http://www.centennialjournal.com/articlesview.php?ID=439 Part II http://www.centennialjournal.com/articlesview.php?ID=445 Part III http://www.centennialjournal.com/articlesview.php?ID=451 We would love to hear what you learned and what you liked reading...

GIF of plane hit by lightning: http://bm6aak.myweb.hinet.net/file/456.gif (Lightning hits planes everyday and is no big deal.)

There's video of a tethered "flying saucer" in flight, with a typically clueless anchorperson describing it. The company building it is in California, and Annie Anchor said they would only fly 10' off the ground, thereby sidestepping FAA clearance & licensing issues. :) I thought I saw the word...

Does anybody know something about the kite below? It is a kite with 3 wood dowel stretchers, constructed of white muslin cotton, it features a stenciled yellow bird with "Pan Am 747" and the Pam Am logo on both wings. The wing span is 53" and it is 27" from top to...

Anybody have a Telex Stratus 50-D headset? Are you happy with it? I've been promising myself an ANR headset for a long time, and I think I'm finally ready to pull the trigger. From the reviews I've read, the 50-D looks like the best thing out there, if a little pricey. I've been happy with my...

What do you think about this tool ? http://air.aboul.org a live aviation dictionary in which you can search and contribute (also available on smartphones http://air.aboul.org/chtml/ )

Hello, I was hoping to get some advice from private pilots regarding getting my pilot's license. I've been doing some thinking about it and have decided that I need more information from real pilots before I venture into training. CURRENT BACKGROUND So far, I am the proud 'owner' of a Cessna...

Howdy all! New to the board and first thread. I fly out of 45R. Just wanted to say hi.