This bit sums up all that is wrong with European flying :- "Respondents should note, however, that EASA will need to establish instrument rating requirements that are appropriate for European operations and weather conditions and that previous work by experts indicates that requirements based...

On Wed, 8 Nov 2006 15:56:51 +0000, Peter wrote (in message ): This has just been released. Well done to all those who lobbied. Well it's kicked that particular proposal into touch FOR NOW. But I don't think it's as rosy as all that. 7. Regarding...

Peter wrote: This has just been released. Well done to all those who lobbied. .... snipped If you haven't already done so you may enjoy reading this recent report on the CAA by the Transport Select Committee (note comments on EASA):...

On Jan 21, 2:40*am, Sam Wormley wrote: On 1/20/11 10:21 PM, Mxsmanic wrote: Because it's important to eliminate all backups to GPS, otherwise things become way more difficult for terrorists with their jamming and spoofing equipment. The same reason the FAA...

"Ryan Ferguson" wrote: If one's SA is what it should be, ciphering out which of the three standard entries to use becomes a waste of time and therefore counter to safe practice. Shouldn't require any ciphering out. Once you visualize where you are and where the hold is, figuring...

Have you checked into Destination Direct? Runs in Wintel, has the ability to support most GPS in real-time, has the capability to display current charts, and supports flight-planning both VFR and IFR.

I have been very please with the Honeywell (B-K) website and the downloads. Any questions are always answered. There are two sign in and you have to be sure you are selecting the correct one. There is a Honeywell sign in and an B-K sign in. Be sure you are applying your sign in to the correct...

My experience with Olathe (nee King) personnel has always been good. It's the Honeywell overlay from other locations where I've seen situations like yours. Could it be that the old-line Bendix/King people no longer control Olathe? "Peter" wrote in message...

Hi Peter, The mpeg didn't play for me but just a few thoughts: Since they say they couldn't reproduce it on the ground, could this be a noise issue? Possible sources would be the radio, a transponder transmission, engine ignition, maybe a motor driven trim, fuel equalizer pump if you have one....

In sci.electronics.design Peter wrote: I've just had my 6th failure of the roll servo, since 2002. "Doctor, it hurts when I do this." "Then don't do that." Can anyone offer me any info Try http://www.rockwellcollins.com/products/cs/br/flight_controls/index.html

they can be had on Ebay for not a lot of $$$ Dave Peter wrote: I am looking for the above manual. Would anyone have a copy they could email me? I would be really grateful! Peter.

PaulH opined When I'm using my little red Human Range Extender bottle????? 27D I have an amended clearance for you, ready to copy? Ummmm, 27D stand by while I, um, ahh, stand by please. When was the last time you checked your cockpit for bugs?

In reviewing the Warrior II's performance numbers in preparation for my recent trip across California, I realized that Va would be much lower than I had always considered it (given that it's just me inside, with gas burning off towards reserve only). The Va that's written on my lapboard is...

Dan Luke wrote: I'm going nuts. I can understand why. My airplane's at BFM, fueled up and ready to go, with a fresh annual. I'm on crutches, grounded by a ruptured tendon and scheduled for surgery that will keep me grounded for at least eight weeks. ****.

"gregg" wrote: Is it not possible for someone to be unlucky and still work their way out of poverty through hard work? Of course it is, but it is much more difficult than building on the advantages of a higher economic birthright. That is why relatively few people do it: it requires an...

"Jonathan Goodish" wrote in message ... I do expect folks to take care of themselves when they're able, and I expect private charity to take care of those who are not able. ... It sounds cold, but the federal...

gregg wrote: john smith wrote: While I sympathize and agree with you: seems to be so many people doing nothing but sitting waiting for Uncle to save them, one buddy of mine did suggest that maybe that's all we're seeing because that's all the media outlets are reporting. Has...

On Tue, 10 Apr 2007 08:30:17 +0200 (CEST), Nomen Nescio wrote in : From: Larry Dighera This looks like a candadate for rec.aviation.stories. It looks kinda dead over there, Larry.

Roy Smith wrote: In fact, working the numbers, I don't see how those takeoff minimums are possibly within TERPS limits. The 1008' tower is 4000 feet from the departure end of the runway, 1000 feet off the extended centerline, and 550 feet above the airport elevation. I make that a 550...

Peter wrote: I am just going through some King video FAA IR training material and it briefly covers this topic. On a normal intercom one has selectors for "DME" and "NAV" and one would ident the VOR and the DME separately. However she mentions a that one can tell if one or the other is...