I share a number of flying videos on my web site in both Windows Media and Real Video formats. Frankly, I'm tiring of spending the time to render both high- and low-bandwidth versions of each video in two formats (making four files for each video), so I'm considering using a single format for...

While I do not have a lot of time to spare for it, I would be willing to perform the "dirty work" necessary toward creation of a moderated version of this newsgroup. It would co-exist with this unmoderated one. But I need to know if there is a large enough potential audience of users for such a...

With all the problem of the modern planes according to ecology (CO2, white vapour trails, etc ...) I would like to ask a question : -- does turbines and normal airscrew planes less pulluting aircraft than pure jets one ?? -- does this aircraft use less petrol for a journey ( knowing that they are...

Just toddled in from the pool party, and all I can say is "Whoa -- what a party!" Estimates range from 50 to 70 people at the pool, with an absolutely full ramp at the airport. We were parking them in the grass -- which is a new first for us! I've never seen so many RVs outside of Oshkosh, so...

How's the flying weather for your pool party looking? Noon on Saturday. All directions? Reason I ask is, I was just over at Golden Wings Museum this morning to pick up any extra cargo they need hauled over to OSH. They have things set out on folding tables for each plane. The gang had just gone...

Which double decker airplane was powered by a 300 HP Lycoming, could carry pilot + 5 passengers and had a aux tank for a total of 11 hrs endurance? Talk about cramped plane with no pitt stop. The Monk

Yesterday's flight. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNtIW_4VeVQ Video starts with me picking up a local IFR clearance and ends with me canceling my IFR and doing a circle to land VOR Alpha approach back into Madison MS. Also included is how I handle a gentle prod to approach controller for a...

I just received the October issue of Popular Mechanics. The cover story is about factory built sport planes. You don't need a license. As usual the article is long on hype and short on specifics. I would love to have a scale down of a P-51 Wow wouldn't that be a kick Wally (I've quit posting...

I was looking at these, in anticipation of getting my ticket soon (I hope!). The prices seem to be all over the board. Many seem to have an add on module for use with 4 passengers. I certainly don't know how to design electronic stuff, although I can read a schematic and build something from one,...

Hello, Usenet, Jay, Marry, Montblack, And Friends!!! Since Comcast is so lame and Lost the HF thread will start my own. HF-Box build project, Goal is to simplify next flight T182T to Qatar next week!!! and return airline flight home with equipment not broken. Most all you know what I do for a...

Anyone try any of those battery powered carbon monoxide detectors I see in pilot shops for about $50. Are they worthwhile? The reason I am asking, is that I'm wondering whether it is possible to hear one go off with headsets on in a relatively 'noisy' G.A. aircraft? Recommendations? -- -- Good...

Received this afternoon from Montblack,one of our members in a far northern outpost: One (1) portable, DC powered ice removal tool. This interesting device consists of a metal heating coil and integral scraping blade attached to a short handle, and a 15-foot cord with a male DC plug. No STC...

I've been thinking of buying an aviation-specific handheld GPS to replace the little hiker's model I've been using. NW_pilot's saga has convinced me that a good unit really can be a life saver. Any recent pireps on the new models? Lowrance 600c does seem to give the most performance for the...

Looking to buy a portable aviation GPS unit. It has been narrowed down to the Garmin 495 and the Lowrance Airmap 2000c. Any thoughts/opinions/reviews of either would be appreciated.

Can some of you users give me some pros/cons for each of the following: - Lowrance AirMap 2000c - Garmin GPSMap 296 Other than the Lowrance is $400 cheaper, is the Garmin worth $400 more?

I know some pannel mount GSP units have VOR capability (not sure if its internal or interfaces with transiever). Anyway people make portable transceivers with VOR, and portable GPS units with VOR databases but I have yet to see a GPS unit that does VOR. I would think it would be pretty easy to...

I have a Pilot Avionics PA400-3BL that needs to have the cable replaced. Anyone have a suggestion on where to buy a replacement cable or where to send it for repairs? Unless I overlooked it, their website doesn't list any replacement parts or a repair service. Thanks, John

I am thinking of getting a portable oxygen system to use on the 206 and other aircraft that I fly. These hot summer days with high density altitudes in Idaho and Wyoming leave me gasping. Maybe it is just age. -- Christopher J. Campbell World Famous Flight Instructor Port Orchard, WA

Hello, I am planning on crossing the Rockies next week at 8,500 ft. from CYBW to CZBB via CYKA on the VFR footprint. But, just in case, it would be nice to have a portable oxygen system at hand. Any recommendations? Thanks,

Dang It! I involuntarily gave away my trusty Radio Shack scanner a while back. I need another one but before I go down to my local Radio Shack store, I thought maybe I'd solicit suggestions and comments regarding a different brand/model. I want a scanner that, in addition to aviation VHF, will...