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Garmin 430W/530W first impressions by
Viperdoc[_4_]
Rode back with my friend in his turbine Bonanza after the installation of a
530W/430W. We had a good chance to play with both boxes during the trip. As
before, they are very intuitive and relatively easy to operate.
The screen write rate is a lot faster than previously, and the plane
position...
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RFD: remove rec.aviation.questions moderated by
Jim Riley
This is a copy of an RFD regarding the possible removal of the
newsgroup rec.aviation.questions. Discussion should occur in
news.groups.proposals, and the Followup-To header has been set to that
newsgroup.
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AAL 489 Low-Fuel Track Plot by
Sam Spade
The old thread is so long I am starting a new one with the approximately
flight track of AAL 489 plotted on the Dallas Sectional.
http://tinyurl.com/ywc9vj
The newscaster stated that he was approximately 10 miles north of the
town of Bonham when he declared his emergency. This would be on the...
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FAA rapidly turning Muslim by
BiffClinton
ATLANTA (Reuters) - Islam is growing fast among African
Americans, who are undeterred by increased scrutiny of
Muslims in the United States since the September 11 attacks,
according to imams and experts.
Converts within the black community say they are attracted
to the disciplines of prayer,...
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GPS Techniques by
Kobra
Flyers,
I am parting with my the new Sporty's Air Facts DVD - GPS Techniques on
eBay. Here is the link: http://tinyurl.com/3c6rpv
It up for $5.00.
I just bought it and enjoyed watching it and it indeed had some useful info.
It discusses the 530, 430 and talks about the 396. It has two Air...
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by Kobra
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Safety Pilot restrictions by the Insurance Company? by
Mark Hansen
I belong to a flying club. Of the many club rules, one is that the
pilot acting as PIC must be a club member. I can certainly see where
this is necessary.
However, the Chief Pilot for the club claims that the insurance
company is requiring that a safety pilot for IFR practice must also
be a club...
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Flying Club Membership Available at Morristown, NJ by
[email protected]
The Morris Aero Club, established in 1966, currently has a limited
number of memberships available. Based at Morristown, NJ (KMMU), the
club has a Cessna 172M Skyhawk and a Cessna 177B Cardinal available
for
members use. Both aircraft are equipped for IFR flight.
Membership requires a one-time...
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VOR Approach - Can you alter it? by
gregscheetah
The VOR 16 approach to KEST is about 8deg off from the actual runway
heading. It feels like a lot more than this when you are 3 miles
out. I flew the approach and with the ground covered in snow, the
runway covered in snow, daylight, blowing snow (almost a ground
blizzard) so no airport lights,...
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February 28th 07 05:48 PM
by Barry
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Ping Sam Spade: DA versus DH on an ILS? by
Peter R.
Sam and others, I have about 1,100 hours now with about 700 of those flown
after getting my instrument rating in the US back in 2003. Since then I have
flown IFR almost twice per week.
On a web-based aviation forum there is a general disagreement of the terms DA
(decision altitude) versus DH...
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February 28th 07 06:51 PM
by Gordy
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Rolling a Non Aerobat 150 by
Tom Inglima
Spins have NEVER been in the private pilot PTS. The PTS (Practical Test
Standard) only has been in existence for around 20 years or so. The last
time spins were required for a Private Certificate was back in the early
1950's or maybe the late 1940's. Note that there is nothing that prevents...
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YES! Passed the check ride by
Kevin Clarke
Whew. Well that was a grind.
After 17 mos of training I took the check ride today. It got scrubbed a
couple of time because of weather, winds once, snow once. The day
started with a flight from KFIT down to KSFZ to meet the examiner.
Beautiful flight 24 minutes or so down to Rhode Island. Winds...
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Descending from MEA to land under VFR by
kevmor
In the regulations it says that you can land at an airport without an
IAP if you descend from the MEA and land under VFR, but if there is a
MOCA, can you use that instead?
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First LPV approach by
Viperdoc[_4_]
We did our first LPV approach in a turbine Bonanza at OSH today, with my
buddy as PIC and me acting as the safety pilot. His plane is equipped with a
Garmin 530W/430W combo, with GDL 69A and Stormscope, along with TCAS.
His autopilot has roll steering, and made all of the course and approach...
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XM Wx Garmin 430/430W with Garmin GDL-69? by
[email protected]
I recently swapped my 430 for a 430W. Is anyone using XM weather from
a GDL-69 on either a 430 or 430W? How do you find it on that
small display? What about getting METARs, for example -
is there too much button pushing, or not so bad? Would you make the
same purchase decision again or put the...
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How wide is an NDB approach course? by
Jose
What is the protected area under an NDB approach course? Since the
course guidance is cruder than an ILS, I'd expect it would be wider, but
how much wider? I ask also in the context of when I should consider
myself "established" on course (for purposes of descent).
Jose
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He who laughs,...
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by Jose
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Instrument departure, non-IFR airport by
[email protected]
Recently I tried to depart from an non-tower airport that has no
instrument approach procedure, and hence no instrument departure. I
was told that I could not get a clearance on the ground, even with
VIFNO etc., and that I would have to depart VFR and pick my clearance
up while airborne. The...
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Route Planning by
Kevin Clarke
Question for folks who've done this a heck of a lot more than me.
How do you plan routes? I have a PA28-180/G that I fly. The navdata is
always kept up to date so I can always file /G. Which I suppose might be
the best answer here. But the vagaries of ATC, especially in the
Northeast US make me...
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A380 = White Elephant by
BiffClinton
Boeing and their home run called the 787 will bury Airbus soon.
French Frogs in charge?
What a joke
Airbus Management reminds me at lot of FAA Management(hehe)
PARIS - Airbus unions in France on Friday ordered a one-day
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