At some point in time I remember hearing that above a certain altitude the pilot or co-pilot must be wearing an O2 mask on commercial flights. Am I right? Details?

This article discusses an interesting landing technique. Does anyone use it? http://www.aopa.org/members/files/pilot/2005/ltol0508.html License to Learn The threshold of immediate control BY ROD MACHADO (From AOPA Pilot, August 2005.)

I just watched the DVD of Gann's movie (based on his book, based in turn on an actual event) last night. I recommend it highly. It's a good story, the B/W photography is superb, and the aviation element is about as faithful as it gets. There's also a mini-biography which is interesting as well...

I'm going to be getting my form 5 this week and alreay have my GES. What can I expect from a SAREX? How many missions would I expect to get for a weekend long? I believe I need to first be an observer, can I get enough observer credits to start mission pilot in one weekend? Thanks! -Robert, CAP...

It's just a matter of time till the big Midair Shuttle program a disaster and the Air Traffic system on edge This is what you get for social engineering and placing unqualified minorities and women in critical FAA and Government safety positions for Politically Correct quotas LOS ANGELES - The...

During the late 70s the first Space Shuttle did glide tests after being launched from the Boeing 747 Shuttle Transporter. Does anybody know how the Shuttle was released from the back of the 747. Did the 747 have to (unbelievably!) roll inverted for the release, or did it pitch down to an extreme...

I have one question concerning thrust force. What's happend if i increase thrust at a very hight value (theorics). I know that lift will increase too and drag decrease. But for the plane, what it do really. Just UP or begin to turn to rise ? Thanks Grandss

http://www.flightinternational.com/Articles/2005/08/20/Navigation/177/201065/Helios+737+crashed+with+no+fuel+and+student+pilot+at+the+controls.html

well, the numbers are starting to rub off my pretty new airplane drivers license. anyone know if it's ok if i just make a nice copy and carry that or do i have to have the original card in my possession on a ramp check. dan

I found this interesting story posted over on Slashdot and thought it would interest the group. a href="http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/a-sound-idea/2005/08/18/1123958182084.html"http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/a-sound-idea/2005/08/18/1123958182084.html/a

More silly TSA rules. It's going to cost you! http://www.ainonline.com/issues/08_05/08_05_tsa_01.html

I found this article interesting http://www.ainonline.com/issues/08_05/08_05_tax_80.html

Most of our guests at the hotel are not pilots. It's simply a matter of numbers -- there are a LOT more non-pilots than there are pilots, and they need hotel rooms, too. Many of our guests are "wannabes" or aviation enthusiasts, however. Although we have found many people who are afraid...

I am selling two flight computers via eBay. They are in good working condition. Rarely used. Ebay Item number: 4569766689 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Flight-Computer_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ26440QQitemZ4569766689QQrdZ1 Ebay Item number:...

Music used to avoid stalls. http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/a-sound-idea/2005/08/18/1123958182084.html

*LONDON, England (Reuters) -- Four crashes this month have already made August the worst month for aircraft losses in more than three years, according to a major insurance broker.* The string of crashes has caused the loss of aircraft with a total insured hull value of over $170 million, said Aon...

Just saw a video on local (Houston) news of a Grumman C2 making a belly landing on a paved runway at Norfolk, VA. Over 25 souls on board, everyone ok. The left fan was turning, the right one was feathered. Apparently the right engine failure prevented the gear from being extended. I would have...

http://www.9news.com/acm_news.aspx?OSGNAME=KUSA&IKOBJECTID=c1be071b-0abe-421a-0110-1918b57f2798&TEMPLATEID=0c76dce6-ac1f-02d8-0047-c589c01ca7bf see graphic

Hello, I presently own a 1964 C172 with an O-360 A4M engine (Air Plains conversion) and am in search of a cutaway view showing THIS engine (or similar). This could either be a digitized or hard copy drawing/picture and I am willing to pay if need be. Please email to: with...

Is LASIK approved procedure for third class medical? Sooner or later, I might have LASIK (wavefront) done to my left eye for correcting vision problems. But if it causes problem with maintaining a third class medical, I will just stick with my glasses. Any information is greatly appreciated! Nick