Merry non-denominational Holidays to y'all out there. Things seem a little quiet here so here's my year-end wrap-up. Jeppesen plates are better because they'll get you in to a lot of airports when goverment plates won't work. It's because the minimums on Jepp plates are lower, because they're only...

When filing a flight plan (VFR or IFR), and you are carrying some non-aviation-type backup means of communications such as an FRS/GMRS radio or an amateur VHF radio, is it worth it to put in the "Remarks" something like "Amateur 146.52 MHz, GMRS Channel 1"? I'm sure that if you go down, the CAP or...

Anyone here ever used Spirit Airlines? I just happened to see that they must be new at DFW and visited their website. Pretty cheap fares. DFW/Ft Lauderdale $59 DFW/Jamaica $89 Just wondering if it's worth saving a couple of bucks by using them?

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Cousin has a glider and said that he needs to add fluid in compass. Is this something that can be done? If so, can he do it or does an A&P have to do it? What is the fluid? Also, he is also wanting to replace the tubing between the pitot tube and the instrument. Again, can he do this or does an...

I tried to give Jay first dibs on this video, but apparently he doesn't want it. It's a fully restored B-17 and the video (shot about 1 week ago) shows the engines starting, takeoff, flying and the landing. It's 56 meg and almost 14 minutes long. Pretty cool...

My son is in Boy Scouts and interested in aviation. His scout leader (or even the BSA) doesn't have very much information on the explorer program so I have decided to take the task on myself. I spoke with the president of our local EAA chapter and he is very interested in getting an explorer post...

Maybe another way to describe what I'm looking for, is a Consumer Report's type of grid that shows features of each of the GPS's and ranks them as "good, better, and best" Anyone know of comparative review of several GPS's in one place? Thanks for answering here.

I'm considering getting the Terrain Awareness MCC card, for my 2000c and wondering if any of the list members have installed this upgrate. A third party, (non-compensated) review or or opinions would be very helpfull for our list members who are considering getting of these. What do you think of...

Recently I saw a Garmin G1000's (very cool) Mode S radar display, superimposed over the moving map display. They call it: "Mode-S transponders with Traffic Information Service (TIS)" We were in a class "B" area, and seeing all the traffic in the area superimposed over the sectional map was really...

Anyone know where I could get a downloadable, or freeware program to assist in filling out a cross country navigation form? Yes, I know we have to do that manually, but in the learning process it'd be a great help to have a way to check our answers for saneness. If you can point me in the...

Hi, I'm going on some long flights soon, and would really like to do some sleeping during the flights. But somehow, I can't seem to get comfortable enough to get to sleep. I'm 6'3" 280 lbs, and the tiny seats are -very- uncomfortable after a few hours. (can't afford 1st class)

YIPPEE! I'm now a private pilot! I took and passed, the private pilot checkride on Tuesday. What a relief! It wasn't nearly as bad as I thought I'd be, and went very well. Now I need an aviation GPS and 'Guest Headset', and I'm hoping that readers of this list will have recommendations about...

Hi, I'm new to this group and new to piloting, just having passed my private pilot FAA written and about halfway through flight school. I'm training in a Cessna 172SP and have a question for the experienced pilots out there. Do you prefer flying a high wing or low wing aircraft and why?...I...

Hi! I`m considering to buy a Columbia 400 for private and business purposes. The aircraft will be N-registered, although operated in Germany (which is legally possibly using a trust i.e.). As I`m planning to earn my Commercial certificate, I was wondering whether there were any FARs which prevent...

Hi All, Here's a question for all the FAR/AIM experts: Each year our childrens' school has a charity auction to raise money for various events, services, and equipment. My wife had the idea that I could donate a one hour flight, which could be auctioned for the benefit of the school. I'm...

What is operational cost for cessna 206? Is it much more expensive then c172? And how much fuel does it burns? Tried to find those information but I can't. So I would be very grateful if someone could provide me with these information. Thanks!

Can a flight instructor with a "driver's license" physical give flight instruction in a light sport class plane and charge for the instruction given?

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Mark Hansen wrote: I was wondering how difficult it is to find work as a pilot if you have a commercial certificate and instrument rating, but not a lot of hours. I'm assuming most companies require minimums in the neighborhood of 1,500 hours. Are there jobs available for CPs that have...