Hi, this is my very first post. As you see, Im a bit of Tupolev fan hehe, and would like if someone could give me some clearity on this. TU 204-300 has a capacity of 142 pax. and can fly non stop between Moscow - Vladivostok, which is about 6.500km Could this airplane be easily used for short...

I have an Icom transceiver and have no problems with batteries. I too use the alkaline batteries. Ross Ross Oliver wrote: I recently purchased an Icom A23 Sport handheld transceiver, which uses 6 AA alkaline batteries rather than the rechargable NiCad. I chose the Sport model because I...

I sometimes cut-n-paste crash victim's names into Google.groups.rec.aviation to see if that person has ever posted here. Too ghoulish? One person's name, about 6 years ago, came up. IIRC, his family was in the plane. With the spate of recent crashes it got me wondering, again: People here...

I have DCs for the front seats and 1- lightspeed QFR Solo for the back. Lightweight, quiet and non vice-like. I am considering a second pair for the other side at about $125. Mike Z "norm" wrote in message ... Hey y'all

When a power setting table shows a "best economy" and "best power" setting for a given power level (say 75%) using a given MP and RPM this is just a starting point, right? Once the MP and RPM has been set and the leaning done, the actual power settings would be more like 78% for best power, and...

Happy Thanksgiving to ya'll, This is related to my previous "overweight" post. I want to know if you agree with the following reasoning: Context: you take off over your maximum gross weight, and wonder how your climb speeds and performance are affected. Vy: The AOA corresponding to the best...

I need approach plates for the bahamas, but all I could find that is suitable the the jeppesen trip kit for $69.00 and covers the entire carribean. The DOD plates only have Nassau, so that won't work. I need approaches for Treasure Cay and Marsh (RNAV/GPS)specifically. If someone has these,...

First of all, sorry for crosspost, but I need very good and adequate answer. This is the first time I write on these newsgroups, sorry on my bad english.Because in croatian Internet web pages or gruops has nothing on this issue, I hope that you will help me! I'm a fan of machines, first of all...

So we've been flying our new "Penguin" -- our brand-new 2-place simulator -- during Movie Night at the Inn (see it he http://www.alexisparkinn.com/flight_simulator.htm ), and last night we started "flying" the G1000-equipped Mooney for the first time. No one in the room (and there was...

OK, if i call up approach when airborne and ask for VFR flight following, they'll want to know where I'm going. If i'm following a semi-complex route, on V airways and going from this VOR to that, perhaps turning at an intersection to a different V airway, do they really want to know that? Or...

I'm tracking a flight tonight between Boston and Paris. The plane was delayed on the earlier flight leaving Paris, so of course BOS-CDG is delayed too. But here's something strange: It seems that the original flight number was cancelled and a new flight plan was filed with a letter suffix. So...

Hi, I am trying to write a formula to compute flight headings. If i use 2 lat/lon i can get a "true course" but due to magnetic variations the true course is not really all that useful, (knowing that my true course is 118deg will not tell me that i should fly 93 deg). What i mean is if i go from...

These planes look like clones of each other. I like the looks but does anyone have experience in both to compare the two? -- Patrick Dixon student SP aircraft structural mech

A couple of months ago, here and elsewhere, there was a discussion about the nature of the requirement to contact ATC before entering Class C airspace. The specific issues over which there was disagreement were (i) whether contact with any ATC facility was sufficient, or whether contact with the...

Something suspicious here? http://www.smh.com.au/text/articles/2004/08/25/1093246621809.html "The pilot of one of two Russian planes that crashed almost simultaneously had sent a hijack alert,"...and, in the same story: "FSB officials had not yet found evidence of a terrorist act...

Hello FBI surveillance software? Anyway, I am now in possession of one brand new "Jasper" DPSS 5mw laser from bigha.com. That's the same laser used in the recent media hyped incidents at KTEB. I'm going to test the claims that pilots can be visually impaired empirically. (Guess who the pilot...

If you use Google Groups to read this forum, and Usenet in general, your prayers have been answered. There is now a kill file script that works in Google Groups if you use Firefox. http://www.penney.org/ggkiller.html Goodbye Bertie and Mxsmanic !!!!!!!!!

Twenty years ago I almost got into flying, I'd even taken my Discovery Flight and was all set to dive in. Then my wife-to-be put the kabosh on it saying it was too much money. Now money isn't so much an issue anymore and I'm all set once again to follow my dream of having my PPL. But, I've heard...

FAA Says Hangars No Place For Homebuilders http://www.avweb.com/eletter/archives/101/2872-full.html?ET=avweb:e2872:218609a:&st=email#222534 The FAA says most of the work involved in building an airplane is a "non-aeronautical use" and it has singled out homebuilders in a new proposed policy...

Are there any requirements (for either the pilot or the aircraft) for towing a banner (specifically using a late model C172S)? I'm a private pilot with about 145 hours TT and no banner towing experience. The only reason I ask is that my fiance and I are planning on getting married in Sedona, AZ...