I came across an interesting set of slides that go into considerable technical detail about the problems of coming up with a replacement for 100LL. The conclusion: Avgas 91/96UL (Unleaded), as apparently now available in Sweden. Check it out:...

I am in the market for a new watch and thought that if I am going to be a pilot I would see if there was something that I could use to assist me in flying. My first thought was that something that was Indiglo with larger numbers so I could see it easily at night would be good as would one with two...

WBAL did a nice piece on learning to fly: http://www.wbaltv.com/video/14641367/index.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4_iJfRDI-4&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZN1lCJlHIUk&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9txDhi5wC2A Have my own notions, but would be interested from a pros viewpoint. I'm assuming that mechanical was not a factor in any of these,...

Anyone have a copy of the last USFIF data that they'd be willing to share? I'd really like to have some of the data. Apparently, as of Oct. 1st its no longer available. Thanks, David Carr

Matthew L. Wald, who has covered aviation for the NY Times for years and years, in today's Times wrote "Normally, the FAA asks the Pentagon for use of offshore airspace on a day-by-day or hour-by-hour basis." What was he smoking? I believe it's the other way around, that by law, US airspace is...

FAA ranks near bottom in Government employee morale http://bestplacestowork.org/BPTW/rankings/ http://bestplacestowork.org/BPTW/rankings/agency.php?code=TD00&q=scor... Pay particular attention to the employee satisfaction scores involving "White" employees and "African-American" employees and...

Hi, Great news for the Bay Area. I used to enjoy flying to Selinis at KSTS for lunch, but it closed a while back. I just heard from a WingX customer about this: http://www.skyloungerestaurant.com On a nice day (and we still have a few of those before the rain), sitting outside enjoying the...

Dears, I thought of taking a course in Dubai or Fujairah (CPL) - is it a good place to start? Are these schools recognised as a good training place by potential employers? Any ideas, comments? Thanks!

My trusty Timex Expedition has finally died, after years of faithful service. Although it had many features I liked, it was missing a few things that would be nice in the plane. (Zulu time, for example.) What's the group-think on this? What watch do you wear/recommend? -- Jay Honeck Iowa City,...

Link to the NY Daily News story, with two photos: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/wn_report/2007/11/15/2007-11-15_us_wwii_fighter_plane_found_on_coast_of_.html

FAA SPIN(LIE) Machine in high gear. I wonder what FAA PR will say when two airliners do collide somewhere over America? Maybe they will inform the family and victims it is a "Rare" event? Notice how the FAA spin(LIE/BS) machine once again belittles and ignores the controllers staffing plight....

In the last few days I've read a few references in the media about the A380 that referred to it as the "gentle green giant". Last I knew the 380's engines spewed the same nasty pollutants as any other jet in service. Must be the spinmeisters in the Airbus PR office working overtime again.

http://cs.schwab.com/clicker/cli?requestID=storyreader&storyid=9148979&emailMsgID=mcs111311460390bacmr4ts9yaaaaary76unj The U.S. accuses Airbus of taking advantage of decades of European subsidies worth the equivalent of up to $205 billion to capture long-standing Boeing customers and become the...

This is why I'll always be an AOPA member: ---- AOPA FIGHTS BADGES AND BACKGROUND CHECKS AT GA FIELD Pilots based at Republic Airport in Farmingdale, N.Y., could be subjected to a background check, made to use a special security badge to access the airport, and required to pay $70 for the...

....stays in Portland. PORTLAND, Ore. -- A plane headed for Las Vegas from Seattle was diverted to Portland on Thursday afternoon after at least one passenger said a couple tried to join the "mile high club." US Airways Flight 1473 left Seattle at 2:58 p.m., but a pair of unruly passengers...

That's the official term to be used in describing what happened to me yesterday. I went to HFD for the LDA approach for something different and I sure got something different alright. Saw a flash out of the corner of my eye. First I thought it was fireworks, then an airport beacon, then I...

I bought a 396 at Osh this summer and the battery never shows more than half charge on the meter. However, if I just let it run, it runs to its full time, so apparently the internal meter needs to be reset. Anybody know how to do that? Yep, I did read the manual, couldn't find anything.

By Alton K. Marsh Now under construction in Switzerland is a four-motor aircraft destined to serve as the prototype of a fragile piloted airplane that will circle the globe on solar power alone. It will climb during the day to nearly 28,000 feet and descend at night to 3,300 feet. The combined...

This week, 172SP to Denmark, Next Week SR22 to Paris France (Factory Delivery) The Next Week SR22 to Paris France (Factory Delivery) December, 182 SMA Diesel to Africa, (Will E-mail Jay the Photos Enroute) New Camera :) Digital SLR!!!! December, SR22 to India (Factory Delivery) Looking to bee a...