Does anyone know what color(s) and design was on the Arrow Air DC-8 that crashed in Gander, Newfoundland on December 12, 1985?

Cumulus Glider Rescue have a new website at: http://www.bpg.flyer.co.uk/cgr.htm We are a volunteer organisation based in the UK so if you think you can help we would like to hear from you! Always on the look out for future projects and also photos of any non-airworthy gliders from around the...

Please accept my humble apology for the post "Looking For a Tool" yesterday. It wasn't meant to offend you and it will not happen again. If you see any more messages advertising our site I assure you it will not be coming from me or our staff so please inform me immediately so I can put a stop to...

For anyone who knows: I have the plans for a Lasher Renegade, a VW powered Formula V race plane that I plan on using for sport flying. I was given them in 1980 and they have been gathering dust while I support my children. Now at 50 years old, I am finally getting my chance. Unfortunately for me,...

"I Want To FLY!"-(Youth) My store to raise funds for flying lessons http://www.cafeshops.com/IWantToFly Hi! My name is Trace. I am 13 years old and LOVE to fly planes and gliders. I have a deal with my parents to split the cost of my flying lessons. My dad helped me start my "I want To FLY!"...

Jet fuel used be be JP-4 (I believe there was also a JP-5, perhaps others), and is now Jet A. What are the differences?

Science in Ballistic Missile Detenatance Oversight Industrial Engineering and Defense Systems Science in ballistic missile detenatance oversight defense system in national defense operation for Persia is based on an integrate laboratory and scientific however, a efficient improvement to...

Im looking for my first tail dragger to buy and have found 2 good possibilities. A maule 235 rocket and a Cessna 180, both are about the same price ($55K) and are in about the same condition. My question is which is the easier to learn in?? I have a total of 2.5 hours tailwheel in a super cub...

Does anyone know why pilots always preferred Beeman's pepsin gum back in the old days. I have seen it prominently referenced in The Rockeeer and The Right Stufff movies. I think it was to cover up alcohol breath or a superstition.

Hi Folks Before you purchase SPOT for you airplane please be aware of the following. If your unit is defective even from the first day of purchase you will have to send it back to them, they will also charge you for the return shipping. You may get a return authorization with in 72 hours you may...

The boss is building me a 185 to haul jumpers with this summer and we need a jump/inflight door. Any leads to a door are appreciated. -- Dale L. Falk There is nothing - absolutely nothing - half so much worth doing as simply messing around with...

Does anyone know of a sight that offers flight planning for Canada similar to the airnav.com sight? I have to ferry a 206 from Anchorage to Arizona in a couple of weeks and find airnav handy for initial planning. Thanks in advance. -- Dale L. Falk

In early March I'm taking a 206 from Anchorage to Arizona. I'm planning a RON stop in Prince George or MacKenzie. Prince George is a fair sized city and I'm sure will have motels. Does anyone have any info on MacKenzie? Sure wish AirNav worked for Canada! G -- Dale L. Falk

There's a student jumper at the DZ I fly for. He owns a Super Cub and flys it to the DZ. It's a nice "Alaskan" Cub with huge tundra tires, STOL kit, VGs, etc. We were on a weather hold today so I was talking to him about Cub flying (The Super Cub is on my list of airplanes I want to fly someday,...

For you guys flying injected engines. I'm flying a Cessna P206C with the Continental IO-520. It quite often will quit on rollout after landing. I'm being told that it is probably vapor lock causing an interruption in fuel flow. I'm not convinced. The ambient temps are in the 60s to 70s. The...

Anyone know what they are? Any idea where to look to find the info? I've looked at the TDC and didn't see it listed. TIA

I've pasted in a copy of the email I received from the Collings Foundation. If you have a moment to send an email/comment to the addresses noted it would be worthwhile. I spent two years flying the B-24 and B-17 and truly believe that having these airplanes on tour is a great way to honor the...

I'm flying a pair of Cessna P206s that have the Wing X STOL extended wings. This mod adds about 18 inches to each wing at the tip. (And for anyone thinking of STOL mods I highly recommend these..they reduce takeoff roll 20-30%). One mandate from the STC is that Vne is lowered to 189 MPH from...

Why hasn't the AutoGiro ever taken off as a PAV (personal aerial vehicle)? It has nearly VTOL capabillities which are crucial for any serious PAV IMHO. Maybe one with computer controlled fly-by-wire (which would make it safe to fly for relative novices ) could help kickstart the market, although...

Anybody know how to remove blades from the hub on a McCauley prop? I've got a couple props in the garage and wanted to pull the blades out to use for my "I Love Me" display in the house.