Up until the other day, when I heard "Hold for Release" it was after I had copied, read back and accepted my IFR clearance, squalk code, and had received ground control clearance to taxi to the departure runway. It rarely involved waiting more than 10 minutes before being cleared to taxi, or...

Just reading the WSJ reports on today's NTSB hearing concerning the Q400 accident in Buffalo. I am not a pilot -- I know just enough about flying to be dangerous. But I have a question for you folks who do have real knowledge of aviation. The transcript of the cockpit voice recorder says that once...

I got two, at about the same time. Two fairly graphic pics. The entire arse of the plane is gone, you can see the sea! Pax with masks on. 2nd pic, someone flyin' out the back. Text of the email goes like this... Air France The world saw the disappearance of an A330 Air France during its...

Hello Would appreciate any recommendations for a realistic PC based flight simulator that can be used to learn the principles of flying. Any experience on using a PC based flight simulator to enhance the learning experience would be welcome. Thanks Hari

Hi folks, According to Bernoulli’s principle, an increase of speed will be accompanied by a decrease in static pressure. However, Bernoulli’s law only pertains to flows without any external energy being added (or removed). That’s why I do not understand why Bernoulli can be used to explain the...

I have posted here before because I like to get answers from experts about aviation. I have been interested in the media reporting on the Air France Flight 447 crash. More to the point, I'm curious if you all think they are missing a bigger story. The Airbus planes employ something called...

Yesterday I was flying from York PA to Myrtle Beach IFR, direct to destination at the time, and the controller called me and said that I had to make a decision. The airspace ahead was "closed" so I could either be routed around it IFR, or I could cancel and climb 500 ft, and continue VFR for a...

-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 Subject says it all, and it may be time for any of you AOPA members to get the word out, especially if you live in Arizona. Right now, from the story, it sounds like just posturing/grandstanding, but we'll know in 10 days...

I understand that ATC radar uses an encoding altimeter and a transponder operating with Mode C to determine an aircraft's altitude. Let's forget about Mode C for a moment and switch to Mode A only or just a primary return. If an aircraft is at 18,000 ft (approx 3 nm) and 3 nm away from the...

wrote in message ... On May 12, 9:15 pm, Borked Pseudo Mailed wrote: The FAA loves to hire and promote butt pirates. If you are a pilot or controller and love to...

I know alot of you guys and gals are pilots and we need your help. The National Park Service is soliciting comments regarding this and everyone is welcome to post their comments with the NPS. The only thing required in the comment is to support the lease extension or not. To date some radical...

Just a little heads up: if like me, you rely on the WINGS program to satisfy the proficiency requirements of 14 CFR 61.56, then you might be in trouble and you most definitely want to look into it before your next flight: The old program has, I am told, been 'sunset' on December 2007. In...

I'm hoping someone that knows something about float aircraft can explain why this guy went off the road. The video: http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=ed6_1244954465 The only print article I found has a goofy explanation/excuse about a gust. You can see the windsock at 41 seconds in the video. ...

I just got this from a friend. I missed the whole thing, even though I live near Daytona Beach. I did hear about it later that evening, though. It sounds as if the B747 has its hands full carrying the Shuttle. ******Subject: (JSCAS ) Shuttle Carry **************************Well, it's been 48...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PG2LSrzoR2Q Me as a passenger in a Cessna 172 to Gulfport MS for a lunch with ATC VFR flight following

VFR flight with flight following round robin from Gulfport MS to Fairhope AL to Philadelphia MS to KMBO with ATC communications http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDj7QYCow88 3 hours flight compressed to 10 minutes. Question for any ATC controllers; Why didn't the type of aircraft and destination...

It's the only fly-in pool party in the world -- and you're invited! http://www.alexisparkinn.com/iowa_city_pool_party.htm And, don't forget our Wednesday Night North 40 get-together. As always, it will be held at our campsite in the North 40. Admission (also as always) will be a 6-pack of...

Anyone know if the Russian K-7 SuperFortress was real (photos) I have kept track of most aircraft that have ever been built then yesterday I ran across this ? I find it hard to believe it ever existed especially back in 1930 Please look at the photos below and tell me if you know if this is...

WHO: The Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum WHAT: is sponsoring Open Cockpit Days with the World War II strategic bomber the B-29 Superfortress. These Open Cockpit Days will be held over two weekends in August. WHE at the Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum located on the grounds of the Pueblo Memorial...

The technology exists to record blackbox data via satellite onto remote computers. When the plane arrives safely, then review the data for analysis, or archive it. A GPS playback, with control inputs and attitude responses digitally recorded at the remote location.