Any ideas on how usage fees would be processed (are processed in Europe)? Does the system automatically track what each tail number uses every month and send the owner a bill? I have a plane without a radio, so I guess I can save on a lot of the fees if they show up. To the air traffic system,...

This was submitted to rec.aviation.stories, but it's not a story, so I thought it might fit he http://www.gower.net/aphofhr/index.html Aviation Poetry's Hall Of Fame Honor Roll Poetry is imaginative literature made incarnate." -Billie Lovelady

Mary and I are (God willin' and the crik don't rise) headed that way for the first time since '04. We'll be working the booth with our friends in the "Flying Colors Glass" booth (in the SNF equivalent of the North 40) promoting their windows and our hotel (where several of their windows occupy a...

I just got a request to join this group: www.aviationacrossamerica.org Anybody know anything about them? CPW

Is there a maximum amount of miles one can fly daily as a sport pilot? Are there any significant records in this area yet? Anyone tried to go across the US for example?

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http://www.aviationacrossamerica.org/ Seriously, this is a new organization of aviation businesses and enthusiasts, united in our efforts to stop new taxes and users fees. At the urging of our Iowa Dept of Transportation aviation rep I have added our company to this group, and I hope you'll...

The aviation market is changing: http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2006-10/27/content_718481.htm Airbus to set up China plant Getting a strong foothold in China's vast market could be strategically important for Airbus in the long term. Rival Boeing Co. of Chicago says China...

First of all I have not posted/asked any questions of RAP and RAS since last November. With all of the bickering, baiting, and other issues, I decided not to participate. Please don't misinterpret what I am saying. I am not pointing fingers or complaining about anyone in particular since...

http://www.newscientisttech.com/channel/tech/mg19225725.300-solar-storms-spell-trouble-for-gps.html Solar storms spell trouble for GPS SOLAR flares can drown out GPS signals with potentially serious consequences for airlines, emergency services, and anyone relying on satellite navigation. It...

I've seen discussion here about setting up a hold at a waypoint and tried to make it work today but could not. Reading the manual, it appears that using the OBS button to SUSP will do it, but that seems only to define a new track to the waypoint and really confuses the autopilot. Suppose heading...

Can any helpful soul tell me what the VFR repoting points are around George Airport?

What did you notice most during your very first experience travelling in any type of airplane, as passenger or pilot? And if you are a pilot, what did you notice most during your very first experience actually flying an airplane (if it was not also your very first experience with flight)? --...

Hi, What is the normal and maximum taxi speed (in knots) for an RJ, 737, and 747 in normal operations? I'm just using those as examples, feel free to mention any others. Also, I'm not looking for maximums or AFM limiations, just the day-in day-out taxi speeds and the maximum that a crew would...

I took my bike out to "Northerly Island" (Chicago's official name for Meigs Field) a couple of days ago and took a picture of the field. Bear with me if I don't get this link right - might have to make a couple of attempts. http://img393.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc0945go2.jpg Very sad. After...

I'm planning to fly to Chicago in May, traveling from the south for a long weekend of fun in the downtown area. Any ideas for a good airport that is reasonable in terms of proximity and convenience? Thanks in advance.

A question came up in conversation the other day that got all different kinds of answers so I thought I would try it here. Can a person get their PPL ticket using an LSA aircraft? Lou

http://www.thewest.com.au/default.aspx?MenuID=145&ContentID=24657 Flaming space junk narrowly misses jet 28th March 2007, 11:15 WST Pieces of space junk from a Russian satellite coming out of orbit narrowly missed hitting a jetliner over the Pacific Ocean overnight.

Sorry, I haven't sent this out for far too long...but for those who don't know, we've got a "picture page" of rec.aviation users (and their aircraft) he http://www.alexisparkinn.com/rec_aviation.htm To see a new update, go here to see some new pix of Ken Reed's AWESOME '91 Mooney...

Today we experienced a new first, when the tower controller at Jefferson City, Missouri decided to cut a Cessa 172 in front of me on a short right base, *after* clearing me to land on Rwy 30. Incredulous, I slowed as much as possible, and watched as the 172 (who was several hundred feet above us)...