Just wanted to take the time to share this with the rest of the world. Maybelle Fletcher, cofounder of Fletcher Aviation, was profiled in the Houston Chronicle. Keep in mind that this was written by a presumably non-aviation savvy reporter but overall gives her, and pilots, a positive...

Cyrus Afzali wrote: On Sat, 13 Nov 2004 19:10:41 GMT, "Frank F. Matthews" wrote: Bob Fry wrote: "Jay Honeck" writes: It is amazing these airlines have soaked up billions of Dollars in Federal

I had to cancel a flight today because one of the plugs in my Mooney doesn't seem to be firing (tried to burn it clean but no luck). Anyway, it got me wondering what would happen if you lost both plugs in a cylinder during cruise (certainly take off would suck). I often cruise around in my Mooney...

I've done a fair bit of international commuting and have always noticed the pilots getting dropped close to the airport approximately 45 min or 1 hour prior to takeoff, whereon they simply embark the plane and get down to business in the cockpit. I've not till date seen even one pilot actually do a...

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has anyone used the Teterboro New Jersey Transit train station after landing at TEB airport? If you go to any of the FBOs along the West side of runway 1-19, the train station is just a mile or so further to the West along Rt. 17 and Williams Ave. The trip time is approx. 30 minutes into the city...

I am building and ready to register a Europa experimental. I have both regular and glider wings. I am soliciting opinions as to any problems or restrictions to flight if I register it as a motorglider. I see advantages as to no medical requirements for glider license, and also 10 flight...

I learned a new aspect of the weather yesterday. There was a flight I wanted to make badly enough to promote poor decision making. A friend from out west was in town for just a day. The weather here in the northeast was predicted to be totally clear but with winds that usually produce gnarly and...

Just be glad the City of Chicago doesn't have a towing contract for aircraft! What a racket. http://www.suntimes.com/output/news/cst-nws-wot10.html -- Louis L. Perley III N46000 - C152 N370 - PA-23-250

I do like "working wings", gives a little more insight on folks who fly for a living. Been watching this ever since we learned to hack satellite in the 90's. Have a great one! Bush On Mon, 8 Nov 2004 05:06:42 -0800, "NW_PILOT" wrote:

I need to fly up to Toronto from NY State next Friday AM for a day-long business meeting. This will be my first flight into Canada so I am reviewing the AOPA Canadian/US flight requirements, however I do need some local advice. The business meeting is located at a hotel near Pearson...

Hi, Can you tell me or point me to a reference for how many ATC personnel are on the active rolls? I'm hoping for a number that includes towers, centers, and approach and departure -- the boys and girls that talk to us pilots, admin and beauracracy excluded. Thanks, Casey Wilson

Just curious how many of us are out there? One nice thing for me is that its so nice to be able to Ident an ILS/LOM/VOR or NDB without having to decode the dits and dahs. :o) Scott K2ST N6482P

The Cherokee Pilots Association is once again putting together (what I think is) the year's best fly-in! Here is the announcement: Cherokee Flyin & Convention 2005 Announcement Cherokee Flyin 2005 Tan-Tar-A Resort Osage Beach Mo. August 19-21, 2005 I am pleased to announce that the Cherokee...

Hi, This accident is a 'local' one for us Bay Area pilots. The report sure makes interesting reading. http://www.ntsb.gov/ntsb/brief2.asp?ev_id=20030618X00901&ntsbno=LAX03FA187&akey=1 Hilton

We just learned that a family friend has been diagnosed with cancer and we may make a quick trip from Minneapolis to Kansas City. They are in Overland Park, which is to the southwest. Looks like Wheeler Downtown is the only reasonable choice. Any comments or other suggestions? tia Mitty

There is a great article on Oshkosh in the Winter 2005 issue of the magazine American Heritage of Invention and Technology entitled "The Greatest Show on Earth". This magazine is one of the few that I read cover to cover. I highly recommend it.

Folks, At the only flight training center here in Dubai where I presently live, about 40 flying classes would cost USD 6000. How much would a similar duration course in the east coast of the US cost? I know costs will vary, but what can I assume to be the average? Just for information, a return...

I have never really seen the terms used with light aircraft flight planning (G.A), only with heavy aircraft flight planning. Whats the difference between GNM and ANM?

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