Does anyone know the exact conversion in feet for a minute of latitude and longitude?

From: DM "Yesterday I saw a cargo jet (a major air express company) come to what seemed like a dead stop in midair as it was making its ascent. After about 20 - 30 seconds of hanging without dropping out of the sky, it continued climbing and apparently did not crash. snip...

Okay, the Cub I rent has no radio, hence no radio license. I am vaguely aware, each time I use the handheld, that I am operating without a station license. Is this a problem? Should I apply to the FCC for a license, and if so, what sort of license do I want? all the best -- Dan Ford email:...

Bang .. bang bang ... bang bang bang. wrote in message ... You blithering idiots! You re-elected that imbecile George Bush as your President. He's a complete moron and so are most of you! -

Hello all, My plane needs a repaint. The problem is that it is a bit of a wimpy plane to look at so I tought to give it a more manly look. I think NATO grey like F-15s with black lettering would be nice. But, as a friend pointed out, visibility(thus safety) will not improve. Hmmm, true. But I do...

Hi all, It's that time of the year again, GLIAC '05 (Great Lakes International Aviation Conference) is just around the corner. This will be my 4-th time attending it - it's one of the best aviation-related things happening around here. Visit http://www.greatlakesaviationconference.com for more...

My partner and I just bought a '79 Mooney M20J with a 2 year old Garmin 430 Comm/Nav as the Comm # 1 adn a Bendix 170B as the Comm/Nav # 2. (yes we had a pre-buy and everything "seemed" fine") I have some strange issues with the 430 that I am sure you can help guide me thru. Issues: 1.) On the...

Another simplistic Q... is there any difference piloting them? Ramapriya

In some occations it might be handy to use the cellphone in the airplane, but the noisy atmosphere makes it somewhat difficult. I found an ad for an interesting "box" that connects a handphone to the intercom/headset allowing for better quality...

Hi there, Is a non-aviator airing a doubt ok with you folks? I know cars and trucks tend to skid even at low speeds in sleet and on ice, with braking often proving ineffectual. This leaves me wondering why is it that we don't ever hear of aircraft skidding and going off-track while taxiing or...

Just went up in an Cirrus SR-22 for the 1st time. A relative is in one of those fractional/lease deals. It's a very cool airplane in many ways and easy to fly with the side stick. The all glass cockpit is fantastic but makes me realize how easy it is to get stuck with your eyes on the inside. The...

Michael 182 wrote: Naked and handcuffed - hmm - we're on to something here... Might want to cross-post this to alt.bondage. George Patterson If a man gets into a fight 3,000 miles away from home, he *had* to have been looking for it.

Not trying to be alarmist, just thinking that all of us GA folks can keep an eye out for something odd- http://www.eaa.org/communications/eaanews/advisory.pdf Len PP-SEL

I am thinking about purchasing either a Katana or diamond eclipse. Does anyone have any experience with either of these planes esp. the maintenance records. thanks Scott

http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/ssistory.mpl/metropolitan/2888090 Plane lands in field near runway A two-engine plane landed on its belly in a grassy field next to the runway at Weiser Air Park in northwest Harris County on Saturday. The pilot was able to land the plane after the left-wing wheel fell...

Or should that be certificated! But I am confused.... I have had an FAA certificate isued on the basis of my Australian License since 1996. I want to do some flying in the US in March 05. I will need to get checked out by the FBO and renew my BFR I am not looking for any new ratings. Do I need TSA...

ThousandsStandingAround What a huge waste of money

I'm a CFI and was curious how many CFI's sign their students off for flying solo at night. I personally don't feel comfortable doing it. Thanks, Pete

1. If the principles of flight are universally applicable, why is it that birds don't stall or spin? I wonder especially because I'm sure I've seen some gulls hover in mid-air doing pretty much nothing except having their wings spread! 2. We know it's possible for an aircraft to fly at angle to...

wrote: You blithering idiots! You re-elected that imbecile George Bush as your President. He’s a complete moron and so are most of you! - Don’t you care what the rest of the world thinks of you? Hell no we don't care. If you keep bothering us, we...