I took a friend up (VFR pilot) to give him a taste of what instrument flying was about. We did two ILS's over at JAN (Jackson MS) and then a VOR Alpha back to MBO (Madison MS). I briefed him that it may be a possibility we may not be able to return to MBO as ceilings on departure were 700 feet. ...

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All, before we get going on the whiz wheel vs electronic, plastic vs metal discussions that e6b questions always seem to lead to let me state that I have seen the plastic ones, own a metal one, use an electronic one on my palm that does it all (e6b+ from jim eli, best $7.50 ever spent...

On 7/12/2005 8:21 AM, wrote the following: a) I (assume I am legally PIC in the airspace in question) can carry a CFII as a mere passenger, and Not just airspace. If you are not IA rated, you cannot act as PIC on an IFR flight plan. You log PIC because you are rated...

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I am looking for pictures of thunderstorms for research purposes. Specifically I am interested in the tops (anvils) of Thunderstorms. Even though most airliners / jets do not go over them for turbulence reasons that I am aware of, maybe pics at a distance could give me a look at what I am searching...

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That is NOT a C-130 Hercules. It's a Russian IL-???

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With LAAS in limbo, FAA buys more ILSs by John Sheridan The FAA is expected to announce a major ILS contract award within the next 90 days, according to agency insiders. As currently written, the contract will call for the purchase and installation of as many as 615 instrument landing systems...

A US registered Aerostar lost radar contact 20 mins before landing yesterday afternoon. The wreckage was found today, scattered over a wide area. All 5 occupants were killed. SACAA started with an in depth investigation. Severe rain and CB activity was reported at the time when contact was lost

I have to ask why you feel it's reasonable to turn this guy in to the FSDO but not to copy license plate numbers of speeders and turn them in. I didn't make the post, but I do have some reasons. Way back when... when I was learning to fly and learning how the regs worked, it was made clear...

Can they close an airport to all VFR traffic? This is what they're doing at Friedman Memorial Airport at Hailey, Idaho . Link to the article: http://www.mtexpress.com/index2.php?issue_date=04-20-2005&ID=2005102705

Folks: So after a year of dithering, I finally got my Instrument Ticket by taking an accelerated instrument training course with Bill Zaleski, out of Schenectady, NY. I've written up my experiences at: http://www.cozybuilders.org/2005_Instrument_Training/ Bill taught me in MY experimental...

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I have been flying approaches and all is well. Except it will not fly the Procedure turns or the hold on auto pilot. Any ideas Hank

I currently hold my PPL-A in Canada, and would like to begin the "book-learning" part of my training for the Instrument rating. Suggestions for CANADIAN reading material and text-books for this from qualified and experienced pilots and or instructors out there would be much appreciated. Thanks ...

I am still trying to learn all that the 480 has to offer. Of course it is not easy while insde the the cockpit. Would like to get a docking station then I could get a better handle on all the features in the comfort of my office. Anyone know where I might get a docking station? Hank