On Mar 3, 5:15*am, Ibby wrote: First priority is NOT talking to ATC but retaining control of the aircraft. *If it is decending rapidly the FIRST button I would engage is Altitude Hold which will start the aircraft to level out. *This can be easily reached without...

I just started flying at a school that offers Private Pilot in 10 days. I plan on taking a bit longer then 10 days but wondered how long the average person takes to complete their PPL? Private Pilot in 10 days http://www.perfectplanes.com/index.html -- Have a good day and stay out of the...

Does anyone use an oxygen concentrator to supply pilot and passengers in a light plane flying over 14000 feet? A quick google did not turn up anything but home units and a recent ruling that they can be used on commercial airlines, but I did not find anything about their use on private...

Two genius (Beavis & Butthead with an airplane) friends of mine, today just outside of Moscow, Russia. http://www.maxho.com/lj/balbesy.jpg -- HECTOP PP-ASEL-IA http://www.maxho.com

Is there any one here flying a 172 using an autopilot? I think on longer flights (3+ hours) and autopilot would be an advantage, however there are some in the old school that think it is not necessary. I'd like some opinions. thx Joe

http://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/exclusivevids/ExclusiveVideo_B2Spirit_StealthBomber_CrashReport_198060-1.html The crash on takeoff of a 509th Air Wing, Air Force B-2 Spirit bomber, February 23 operating at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, was caused by water in the aircraft's sensors, according to an...

We've been having a problem with the engines on our Seneca II for awhile now and I wonder if anyone else has any experience with it. The engines are TSIO-360s and if we lean at cruise with about 75% power (typically around 32-in MP) or less to anything over about 1400 EGT (which is still ROP),...

I landed at BED a couple of days ago, and as I was rolling out the controllers switched, so I never got the usual instruction to "turn off at Golf, ground .7". Since Golf was the first taxiway to turn off on anyway, I made the turn off. Tower was now so busy (common at BED) that I could not get a...

Mary and I just returned from 6 glorious days at Sun N Fun in Lakeland, FL, where we enjoyed the most amazingly perfect weather I have ever seen at such an event. The nights were cool (almost cold the first few nights) -- perfect for sleeping -- and the days were sunny and warm. No humidity, no...

1. Has any helicopter been shoot down during Katrina rescue attempt? 2. Has any helicopters returned with bullet holes? one bullet hole? I'd say those people were shooting to get attention of the pilots. When I was young, I was taught to shoot three times in the air if you needed help. Bryan "The...

I was scheduled to fly today; my CFI said I need some work on landings before he'd sign me off. I checked ADDS before I left the house, and the TAF said there should have a 14 knot crosswind component, which would be OK. In Oklahoma if you can't do crosswind T/O's, you can't fly. When I got the...

Good day all, With regards to fuel tanks in a C172, why does the takeoff and landing checklists both call for the fuel selector handle to be in the "both tanks" position? The only time that fuel is set to one particular tank is on the ground. I've never used fuel from only one tank in flight. ...

Boeing Formally Protests US Air Force Tanker Contract Award Says KC-X RFP Differs From Criteria Cited In Going with KC-45A (From: Aero-News.net) It's official. Citing irregularities with the process of the competition and the evaluation of the competitors' bids, on Tuesday Boeing filed a formal...

Lots of great pictures.. Thanks. "Gilan" wrote in message ... For those that didn't make it to Sun n Fun 2003 and want to see some of what they missed I posted over 500 pictures on my website. ...

I was thinking today, first about independent truck drivers, then about those people who sell (almost) all they own and buy a huge RV. In the case of truck drivers, they often have expensive, fancy rigs complete with bed, television, and other amenities that make their trucks a kind of home away...

Here is you chance to suggest movies to show at a fly-in. I'd appreciate any suggestions for newer movies, available on DVD or video tape. We've seen all the oldies. I've got to stick to PG films for the most part since this will be visible to the CAP cadets and anyone else still up after dark. ...

Anyone ever throw a weight in the back to get within allowable weight and balance? I am flying a C182 with 430 pounds (pilot & passenger) in the front row. The point is I would like both of us to sit up front for the flight. I have other aircraft that I can fly, and this is not a required flight...

Is there a certain speed an aircraft must be going for contrails to form? I have never seen a 172 with contrails but as a kid I used to go to Road America with my dad and watch the (then CART Indycars) and in the morning you could see the contrails off the rear wings, so that tells me it has...

As a new pilot and new owner of a cessna 172, I've noticed the seeimingly unlimited amount of accessories available for my plane. Most seem to have one thing in common - a high price tag. I was wondering if anyone reading this thread would share information on any devices that are perhaps homemade...

my FBO is a satellite airport within class C. (the outer ring, pattern altitude 700ft below class C) while talking to approach i call "have airport insight" while still being in class C. they advise "squawk VFR" can I 1200 immediately or do I have to get out of class C and then switch? thanks