http://www.patco81.com/news.htm FAA Hiring Back Hundreds Of PATCO Controllers, Union Says Aviation Daily 10/23/2006 Adrian Schofield FAA in the past few months has begun hiring hundreds of former controllers who were fired more than 25 years ago by then-President Ronald Reagan.

I have a question that I am curious about having stumped several CFIs locally. I'm flying from my home base, St. Cloud, Minnesota, to St. Paul Downtown Airport. Pull out your Twin Cities sectional if you have one... Along the way my son and I are going to do some sightseeing over the State...

If you own your own aircraft, could you discuss: 1. The make and model. 2. Whether you bought it new or used (if used, a bit of history on it). 3. The cost to buy it. 4. The way you financed the purchase.

Kid cracked the screen on my Compaq V4000 laptop. Best Buy says $1000 to replace. I say that's pretty funny for a $600 computer. Anybody know where to get one fixed for a reasonable amount or should I trash it?

Hello! I'm excited to announce the arrival of a new hardcore sports company, "Airstoke!" The idea is that it is for enthusiasts and admirers of extreme sports activities, and particularly ones that catch some great air! We want to make sure that aviators and pilots know they're invited to join...

I just noticed that NACO now has the A/FD online (along with the TPPs): http://www.naco.faa.gov/index.asp?xml=naco/online/d_afd

What are the overall reputations of manufacturers like Cessna, Raytheon Beechcraft, Piper, Mooney, Cirrus, and all the others? In every domain, there are usually specific legends and/or realities associated with particular manufacturers' equipment. What are they in general aviation? From what...

What's with the SR22 crashes? Another one went down Arizona yesterday.

My friend is closing his aircraft repair shop at the end of the month, after trying to make a go of it as an independent in Iowa City for the last six years. With 40 years of wrench experience, over 100 engine rebuilds, a Grand Champion trophy for his homebuilt(s), and a raft of loyal friends and...

One of my partners in our 1974 Citabria bounced a landing and had a prop strike. We are rebuilding the engine and buying a new prop, of course, but he feels awful about it. This has caused me to speculate; how many long time pilots have flown without ever damaging an aircraft? I'm not asking...

Has anybody been watching the new TV shoe, "Jericho" on CBS Wed. nights? It is about a small town in northern Kansas, after nuclear devices have been set off in Denver and several other US cities. The town is "isolated," but the apparently have a small airport, which was the scene of some...

My plane won't shut down when I press Alt+F4.... could I have a broken P lead?

What's everyone's favorite aviation websites? I like ANN for news, AirNav for airport info and DUAT for flight planning.

What are cowl flaps for, and how are they used? The name implies that they are some sort of aerodynamic control surface, but they don't appear to have any aerodynamic effects. In simulation, they are doors on the bottom of the engine nacelles that open for some unclear purpose (I see what looks...

Hello, I'm searching IFR tutorials radionav, instruments, procedures, .... thanks

The owner of a flight school at my airport (PAE) told me today that he'll soon install a 1500 gallon fuel tank for 91 octane autofuel, to supply fuel for his STC'ed cherokees and the Stingsport LSA on his flightline (he's a dealer for Stingsport LSA). What a concept! He can save a whole bunch on...

I realize they are becoming scarce, but here is another post related to aviation (and not trolls or games) on the eFlyBook: The eFlyBook is a new technology item that utilizes digital ink (black and white). It is around 8x12 inches, and less than 0.5 inches thick (20x30cm), and weighs around...

Read this on AvWeb today - About 1/3 down the page just after the FAA JetBlue reprimand story. This is what one does with "a lot" of free time... I was amused by the plane moving 6 feet backwards. Do ya suppose they just wound the prop the wrong way? ...

Allen posted this under rec.aviation.student and I felt that it should have a broader audience so I'm reposting it here. A NavCanada Air Traffic Controller proposing to a young lady on an Air Canada flight. http://www.aviatordave.com/sounds/yvrspecialemail.mp3 Guys, Get your girlfriend or wife...

A runway for a small town airport is .8 miles long. What is the regulation for maximum height of a structure .9 miles beyond the end of the runway? Given a cessna 170b, for example, the plane could travel that .9 miles in as little as a half a minute. A max rate of climb of 660fpm would give...