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Permit to use aircraft radio frequencies on ground by
C. J. Clegg
We have a small consulting company that owns an airplane that is used
for business trips. From time to time it would be useful to be able
to contact the airplane from our office which is not located on any
airport. What do we need to do to get authorization to install an
aircraft band radio at...
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Heard on the radio by
Roy Smith
This was a funny one I overheard today, heading back into HPN.
Some guy checks in with NY Approach. The controller says, "It says here
in the remarks that you've got a dog aboard".
Aircraft: That's right
ATC: Why would I want to know that?
Aircraft: It means I can't handle a descent faster...
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private plane noise by
beaudoin
Why did you buy near an airport? Or wasn't it there when you bought the
house?
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Scattering Ashes by
Chris Matras
I have a co-worker who's father just passed away. He'd like his ashes
scattered over his home town. I've read a few horror stories in
flying magazine. Does anyone have any experience with this? I have a
Mooney and am a little concerned about stuff getting blown back in, or
all over the wings. ...
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Plane with no stall warning device? by
Roy Smith
Researching a question from a club member, I read in the FAR's:
§**23.207 *Stall warning.
(b) The stall warning may be furnished either through the inherent
aerodynamic qualities of the airplane or by a device that will give
clearly distinguishable indications under expected conditions of...
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Rent plane from another private pilot? by
GEG
I'm about 15 flight hours along in flight training.
My buddy is about 30 hours along and rounding the bend.
He's going to buy a plane - just part of his overall goal.
So here's a question:
(Let's assume I get a my PPL and checkout in the plane
and everything is cool .. .)
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Do you allow landings on short fields? by
Roy Smith
My club recently had an airplane damaged in an overrun on a 2200 foot
runway. This is the third such incident in the last 5 or so years
(two of which resulted in serious aircraft damage, but fortunately no
injuries). We're considering tightening up our rules about short
runways. One possibility...
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Oldest Operational Boeing 707? by
Vitaly Shmatikov
In article ,
James Anatidae wrote:
I remember reading somewhere a couple years back that one of first couple of
707's is still flying somewhere in the US, I think in Florida. I haven't
been able to Google any info, so does anybody...
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Good flying fiction? by
Chris Wells
I've been looking for some good flying stories. A friend recommended "The Reluctant Messiah", which I've yet to find. Can someone recommend more, preferably written by a pilot & for pilots?
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Early morning hotel-to-airport by
Bob Fry
A friend and I are planning on flying our Ercoupes from California to
Oshkosh. First long trip for both of us.
Based on just about everyone's advice, we want to leave each day as
early as possible (takeoff around 6:00 am), fly until noon or so, and
then park for the rest of the day. This schedule...
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ATC Tape by
Steffen Braasch
Good Morning,
perhaps somebody can help my here.
I´m looking for the ATC sound-file of the 1982 British Airways All
Engine Flame Out Incident . Especially the Mayday call.
I could use that very good for a small, non commercial presentation in
my classroom.
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Collings Foundation Bombers by
Dale
I've pasted in a copy of the email I received from the Collings
Foundation. If you have a moment to send an email/comment to the
addresses noted it would be worthwhile. I spent two years flying the
B-24 and B-17 and truly believe that having these airplanes on tour is a
great way to honor the...
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Only official instrument approaches authorised under FAR? by
Roy Smith
In article ,
Peter wrote:
FAR 91.175 (a) suggests that it is not permitted to carry out a
descent in IMC except on an official published IAP.
It does more than suggest, it states it quite explicitly (for most of us,
neither...
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Biplane wing dihedral by
vincent p. norris
Friend of mine said at lunch today that the upper wings of biplanes
have no dihedral. Hementioned specificlaly the Stearman PT-17.
I believe he was mistaken. I know the Sopwith Camel upper wing was
flat but I think the PT-17 and most other biplanes have dihedral in
both wings.
Any expert...
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A Killer Bonanza by
Orval Fairbairn
A friend sent me this website, showing a KILLER Bonanza!
http://1000aircraftphotos.com/Contributions/1953.htm
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A-330 ailerons by
M
I was sitting on a Northwest Airbus A-330 a few Sunday's ago at Tokyo
Narita airport waiting for everybody to board on the flight back to
Seattle, when I noticed something strange with the ailerons. Both
ailerons were at their full
downward deflection at about 30 degrees. Things like this can...
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Airport security. by
Roy Smith
I had an interesting experience yesterday. When I drove into the
airport (White Plains, HPN), there was a checkpoint set up on the access
road. It looked semi-permanent; a drive-through pavillion (sort of a
large-tent open at both ends) with flood lights installed inside.
It was manned by an...
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How about worst looking airliner? by
Andrew Burke
Of the current crop, I'd say the Beech 1900D. Nose wheel RIGHT at the nose,
the cockpit looks like it's from another plane, as does the passenger door,
all those appendages around the tail...
Andy
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Ancient VOR Transmitter ?? by
[email protected]
I recently received this large single-frequency transmitter
from an elderly gentleman who used to be a ham radio operator.
I have not been able to pin down exactly what it is. Some
folks have given the opinion that it may be an old VOR transmitter.
I'm wondering if someone can identify it? Give...
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