For some reason known only to the FAA, both Dunkirk, NY (KDKK), and Wellsville, NY (KELZ), two small, uncontrolled airports in southwestern NY state that are about 60 nm apart, share the same ASOS frequency. For pilots flying to Dunkirk from the east, retrieving the current ASOS broadcast is not...

“Warm up the engine at 1,000 to 1,200 rpm unless it’s necessary to reduce rpm to keep from exceeding the oil pressure redline. As the oil warms up, the rpm can be increased. Allow plenty of time for the engine to warm up,” Steven W. Ells advised " “The system, although simple, does have one major...

I just received these images from a fellow pilot. Good thing there wasn't a copilot in that seat. "Yikes! Meeting a goose at 11,000 ft. And 185 kts can ruin your...

Just finished watching the press release. Any thoughts on the LR30's accident?

I am not an expert on aerodynamics so I do not know much about the pros & cons of a monoplane vs. a biplane or triplane. I've a re-kindled interest in the Red Baron recently and was looking at a Fokker Triplane replica picts & videos and doing a bit of reading about it's flying characteristics. I...

what must I do and who needs to be contacted if I intend to put a runway on my property. I own 160 acres in Cochise County, Arizona along US Highway 191. JOHN

I was recently on a flight where I was able to listen to the Pilots speak to Air Traffic control. It was quite fascinating but I understood very little of what they were saying. Does anyone know of a good resource for their terminology? Also, I was wondering if anyone knew what the following...

Not IMHO a bad idea really. When I was training and flew to controlled airspace for XC flights it was suggested that I mention I was a student and they did seem to slow things down a little. I can see how a uniform way of doing this might be helpful both in controlled and uncontrolled airspace....

Here are a few suggestions for the future Garmin GPS-596... - flat panel package, one-inch thick (max, including battery) - replaceable Li-ion battery pack; optional AA battery pack - a five-inch diagonal screen (as on the 530) - landscape or portrait viewing select - XM weather and radio - higher...

All you private pilots, what kind of autopilot do you use? Thanks. B

Texas Air Aces, T-34A out of Hooks Airport north of Houston, crashed this morning (Tuesday). Both in aircraft deceased. Flight (two A/C) had not started air combat maneuvers per media and did not have a mid air????? if you can believe the media. Other A/C retured to Hooks and landed safely. Sone...

I have some bad news concerning the party at Jay's plane, at Airventure. The MOAG (mother of all grills) will not be able to make the trip. The powers that may be, in the Explorers leadership have strongly discouraged pulling a trailer while transporting explorers personnel. So now, what will...

L Grasso wrote: On 8 Mar 2005 14:32:01 -0800, "NEWS" wrote: http://www.nytimes.com/2005/03/08/business/worldbusiness/08air.html?ex=1110949200&en=a8ef80ec613e88a4&ei=5040&partner=MOREOVERNEWS F.A.A. Accuses British Airways of Recklessness By DON...

I've got 3 headsets. Two sets are cheapies I got when I earned my license 10 years ago, and a nice set I bought when I finished the RV-6. Both models are discontinued. I'm happy with the nice set (Lightspeed 25XL's), but the cheapies have more clamping force, and my wife is uncomfortable wearing...

I have crossposted this question because I realized that those in the military area would definitely have some knowledge about this. Last night, which was a super quiet, calm and moonless night, I was out standing on the ramp when I heard the rather sharp bark of tires as a plane landed at the far...

Leaving OAK I called ground and asked for flight following to 7S3 (which I gave by name and spelled phonetically). Later, while I'm taxiing they come back with "where is that" and I couldn't imagine how I could help them if the identifier didn't, so I came up with "near McMinnville", which is both...

Can a commercial pilot be hired to rent a plane and fly a journalist on a local flight for aerial photography, without meeting any operator requirements? Or does that count as a sightseeing flight, invoking the part 135 drug-testing rules?

I see these things available locally for around $40 bucks. They claim to be able to recharge cell phones and laptops. They also say they're good for trickle-charging vehicle batteries. My thinking is that a solar charger would be great for Sun N Fun and Oshkosh -- places where my cell phone (and...

The Plot Thickens! CAMPAIGN DRAMA ROCKS DEMOCRATS: KERRY FIGHTS OFF MEDIA PROBE OF RECENT ALLEGED INFIDELITY, RIVALS PREDICT RUIN **World Exclusive** **Must Credit the DRUDGE REPORT** A frantic behind-the-scenes drama is unfolding around Sen. John Kerry and his quest to lockup the Democratic...

OK... So I flew home from Tom Ridge airport in Erie, PA today. I couldn't fly myself there because of weather (freezing rain, snow, ice and such), so I took the bus (Airbus, that is)... Anyway, flying out from LGA everything was smooth as silk. I fly commercially enough to know the routine and...