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Just Bought A Plane? STAY OUT OF FLORIDA ! by
WJRFlyBoy
http://tinyurl.com/24og9o
Read about the bewildering details of a number of long-suffering
non-resident pilots who have been caught in the FL tax trap, (otherwise
known as the "Florida Landing Fee").
It starts like this... you buy a new or used aircraft and sign the bill
of sale... which starts...
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Why are airplanes white? by
Jay Honeck
My daughter innocently asked that question the other day, and I gave
her the usual "because white reflects heat better" answer -- but that
really doesn't add up, does it?
Automobiles, motorcycles, boats -- you name it -- all come in a
rainbow of colors. Why are 99.5% of all planes (except for...
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Checklist by
Larry D. Cosby
Hi, I was wondering what the acronym GUMPS stood on a landing checklist.
Larry
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Bounced landing recovery? by
[email protected]
When I look at the NTSB reports it seems pretty often a bounced landing and
loss of directional control is cited as a cause of accidents. Many of the
pilots involved were highly experienced. My question is why isn't
recovery from bounced landings stressed more in private pilot training? ...
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First-hand video of a BRS deployment. by
Jim Logajan
I got the following link to this video via the Matronics Zenith e-mail
list. What's interesting and fascinating about it is that it contains video
from a cockpit camera that shows the impending mid-air collision and the
cockpit view when the aircraft hits the ground under the...
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March 2nd 07 09:15 PM
by Whome?
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Control Tower Controversy brewing in the FAA by
PlanetJ
The Honorable Norman Mineta
Transportation Secretary
U.S. Department of Transportation
400 7th Street, S.W
Washington, DC 20590
Dear Mr. Secretary:
We write to express our grave concern about the recent conduct of the
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in lobbying Congress for the
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How difficult, Jeb Corliss wing suit stunt? by
John Doe[_4_]
I am not a pilot, but familiar with flight simulation. I know that
gliding limits your ability to control altitude. This is extremely
risky?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFQc7VRJowk&feature=colike
Mainly curious about how difficult that was.
Thanks.
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I learned about flying from this, too... by
Ricky
In the mid 80s I was in flight training at a part 141 school, Navarro
College, In Corsicana, Texas. I would not recommend this college to
anyone seeking an aviation college, by the way. I'll let you know more
privately if you wish.
I took the nice 172 to Gilmer, Tx. for an overnight visit to part...
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Viable alternatives for serious aviation discussion by
Dudley Henriques[_2_]
Once again I will post below for anyone interested in serious aviation
related discussion the following alternative web based newsgroups. I
will repost this notice periodically.
Many of the pilots who used to post here are now posting at the
following forums. It's a slightly different format...
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Rental policy by
Robert
I received my private last September, and have rented a Cessna 172 from the
same place I completed my training at ever since. Recently, I've been
looking for a new place to rent because the 172's at my current FBO are old
and always down because something broke yet again.
I went to a different...
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Cirrus Lands via Parachute in Nantucket by
Owen Rogers[_2_]
Looks like another save for BRS and Cirrus.
Apparently a Cirrus was attempting to land ACK VFR last night when they
ran into weather (fog and low visibility after sunset on the island are
common in the summer). They pulled the Ballistic Recovery System
parachute about 5 miles northeast of...
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OT - Plasma TV question by
Jay Honeck
I'm considering installing a big-screen plasma (or LCD) TV in our
meeting room at the inn, for use during presentations, etc.
An alternative (and, to me, more important) use of this equipment would
be as "God's Own Flight Simulator" for visiting pilots and their
families to use. I think it would...
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Hybrid-Electric Utility Aircraft by
Larry Dighera
https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/hybrid-electric-utility-aircraft-gathers-support/
Hybrid-Electric Utility Aircraft Gathers Support
Russ Niles
December 20, 20202
A British startup has attracted some heavyweights in the electric
aircraft business to create a hybrid-electric utility aircraft...
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Embraer Working On Electric Cropduster, Hybrid Military Transport by
Larry Dighera
www.avweb.com/aviation-news/embraer-working-on-electric-cropduster-hybrid-military-transport/
Embraer Working On Electric Cropduster, Hybrid Military Transport
Russ Niles
November 22, 20201
Embraer has partnered with the Brazilian arm of Portuguese energy
company EDP to build a pure electric...
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GA headed for regulatory trouble by
[email protected]
The recent spate of private pilots violating restricted airspace over
Washington raises the thought that some lawmaker is going to decide
that general aviation is a threat to national security. It's only a
matter of time.
Just something else for our lobbyists to be prepared for.
AJ Harris
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VFR "picking his way thru" heavy cells with XM Radio weather by
Peter R.
I was listening to LiveATC.net's feed of Syracuse, NY, yesterday (Sunday)
during the approach of a large thunderstorm line that was moving towards the
airport from the south. At one point a VFR a Cessna 172, approaching the
airport from the west, checked in stating his intention to land at SYR.
As...
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The Worst Aviation Movie of All Time by
Jay Honeck
We often talk about the BEST aviation movie here, but how 'bout the
worst?
Having spent nearly a year of my life showing aviation movies every
Tuesday night in our theater at the hotel, I am in a somewhat unique
position to comment on this. I've seen over 50 aviation movies in a
row, and can lend...
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August 3rd 03 12:41 AM
by N3722A
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Ground/Air Nautical Miles by
M.Lopresti
I have never really seen the terms used with light aircraft flight
planning (G.A), only with heavy aircraft flight planning. Whats the
difference between GNM and ANM?
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