I recall seeing, long ago, a sort of large knob on the pedestal of a jet (I can't remember which kind) that, when turned, put the aircraft into a coordinated turn ... at least if I recall correctly. No modern jets seem to have anything like this. Am I imagining things, or did something like...

For years it was apparent that there would be a shortage of ATC controllers due to retirements, but FAA delayed precutting more. Now this: CONTROLLER HIRING PUSH CREATES CLASS STRUGGLE (http://www.avweb.com/eletter/archives/avflash/857-full.html#195087) The FAA's unprecedented recruiting drive...

I was priviledged to have been aboard the USS Kearsarge in Oct, 1962 to witness the first astronaut to re-enter earths atmosphere in full view of the recovery force. I took his picture climbing out of the 'Sigma 7' Mercury capsule, from the catwalk overlooking #3 elevator, and it, along with...

As most of you know, after a fairly long 33 year attendance record at The Show, Gail and I decided that we could only afford one long trip last year and we had a "must do" radio show gig in Anchorage last July. Montblack got my dorm reservations and I just flat forgot to re-register for this...

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Can people help decipher the AOPA article about who pays the $25 fee on per use of the ATC service, "There would be a $25 per flight "Air Traffic Modernization" surcharge imposed on all flights. Piston-engine general aviation aircraft, turboprop aircraft "operating outside of controlled airspace,"...

Big Bertha Thing lightcraft Cosmic Ray Series Possible Real World System Constructs http://web.onetel.com/~tonylance/liteship.html 14K Web page Astrophysics net ring Access site Newsgroup Reviews including uk.rec.gardening Lightcraft powered by lasers and microwaves

Looks nice, but could suffer from some of the "Cirrus-like" links between marketing and safety record. Still, if I had the money, it would be the ultimate ride. (as long as your kids don't want to...

It is sounding like the Kenya 737-800 may have suffered a dual engine flameout in heavy rain, similar to this event: http://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=19880524-0&lang=en

Good story, well written. You can write too Kiddo!

I just read the article on the Skylark in the May issue of SportPilot. I may have missed something but there were several things in there that I found a bit counter to what I've been taught and what I'd expect. The first was using the ailerons to try and hold a wing up _in_a_stall_ I've flown...

Hello: I am having a difficult time finding a club to join in Washington DC metro area. I can fly out of Leesburg, Manassas or Gaithersburg or any other nearby airport. I fly Cessnas and am instrument rated. I would apprecaite if you could point me to such clubs. Please respond via email to...

See a short video of our Sun N Fun '07 memories he http://www.alexisparkinn.com/photogallery/Videos/2007-4_SNF-07-Memories.wmv To see lots of pix, see: http://www.alexisparkinn.com/sun_n_fun_2007.htm For those who have never had the privilege of SNF, these will give you a good flavor of what...

http://www.ionaircraft.com/Toucan.jpg The GREEN (aluminum) parts need polishing. What's a good 1-2-3-4-5.... step process for polishing up the aluminum wings - for OSH? http://www.ionaircraft.com/engineering.html This will be my first time doing this, so don't skimp on the details please.

"He said he was scared to hear the recording in a baggage terminal with few people and no security nearby." HAWWWWWWWWWWWWWW "I'm scawedd!!"

I disagree, it may have not been a death threat but I can see how it could be construed as a veiled incitement to lynch, so I don't think think it was entirely inappropriate to make a gantseh megilleh out of it. -Bozo- On May 9, 10:34 am, "lab~rat :-)" wrote: On Wed, 09 May...

Does anyone in the group have any information, experience, or links to documentation concerning a recent (past 6 months) change in Field Approval Guidance for FSDO Inspectors requiring that they seek FAA engineering advice and guidance, but not necessarily DER approval, on each and every...

The Little French Girl will likely be transferring from Boston to Chicago in the next couple of months. Because she has passed her one year probation, she will have a regular schedule and get vacation time. There is the possiblity that she may show up at the RAP Party this year. I am in the...

u-uhhhm ... aviation content :-) You've gotta admire old airline pilots: A circus owner runs an ad for a lion tamer and two people show up. One is a good looking, older retired airline pilot in his seventies and the other is a gorgeous blonde in her mid-twenties. The circus owner tells them,...

On May 9, 7:45 am, "lab~rat :-)" wrote: http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/broward/sfl-cairport08may08,0,... More of Al Gayda taking its toll on society. Another one who lets Rush Limbaugh do his thinking for him.