Why is it gliders have such long slender wings? Would longer chords give as effective lift to drag ratios at typical sailplane speeds, is the wingspan just a more effective way of finding small thermals? My first thought was a long wing would induce more drag at the many edges, but clearly that's...

AVIATION FIRST *DID YOU KNOW THAT? * *White Caucasian Men invented flight? White Caucasian Men crossed the Atlantic solo first? White Caucasian Men broke the sound barrier first? White Caucasian Men developed the first jet aircraft? White Caucasian Men piloted the first jet airliner?

there is one error in the whole story .... can you find the error? The implication that you are "beeg"......

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Had one of the most fulfilling flying days today in my young flying history, and wanted to share... For some time, I've been wanting to pick up my night rating, and I've also been intrigued with flying a complex aircraft (I'm a low time PPSEL with less than a year since getting my license). The...

In another thread the "folks by the fence" -- airport spectators -- have been discussed, and a couple of us have stated that we've always wanted to shut down and ask if anyone wanted to go for a ride. In my opinion, this single act of kindness would absolutely make someone's day, and could...

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I was scheduled to fly today; my CFI said I need some work on landings before he'd sign me off. I checked ADDS before I left the house, and the TAF said there should have a 14 knot crosswind component, which would be OK. In Oklahoma if you can't do crosswind T/O's, you can't fly. When I got the...

Maybe I can get a dumb answer. I noticed that in both the Sporty's and AOPA aircraft contests (the annual airplane giveaways), their rules stipulate that if the winner is Canadian, they will have to pass a math test to recieve the prize. If they fail to answer the math question correctly, they...

I'll give ya a nickel if this doesn't knock your socks off. http://youtube.com/watch?v=vQpVI_aldB0&search=aircraft Keep your nickle. I got meet him in Hillsboro a few years ago. He was just sitting there on the tailgate of a pickup next to his Commander. In aviation terms, this guy's a...

In my recent AOPA renewal notice, they mentioned the annual sweepstakes, stating that the odds are "much better than the state lotteries that millions participate in . . ." That made me wonder - do people join AOPA, even non-pilots, just for the sweepstakes? True, a one-in 500,000 (or whatever it...

More great press for GA airport security. ////////// Two 14-year-old boys from Big Bear are doing OK tonight. Police say they suffered minor injuries after stealing an airplane from the Big Bear Airport and crash-landing it in Joshua Tree National Park last night. The boys' apparent joy-ride...

In article , on Thu, 09 Mar 2006 06:35:43 GMT, Wake Up! attempted to say ..... http://www.911blogger.com/2006/03/rep-dennis-kucinich-states-that-bush.html Dennis Kucinich is a freaking loon.

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By this time tomorrow I will probably be posting my good-by to this group and the most interesting and rewarding adventure of my life. During an insurance review today we learned that our umbrella policy will only cover aircraft risks if I also have an aviation policy that covers each person up to...

"Martin Hotze" wrote in message Marry young spunky 25 year old virgin flight attendant. there is one error in the whole story .... can you find the error? The part about being a virgin before marriage? D.

Let me begin by saying that I'm one of those guys in Jay's recent post...that stranger over there on "the wrong side of the fence". I won't sue, OK? G Over the past few years I've read posts by others about their experiences in vintage aircraft and now it's my turn to share. My story begins...

Friday, March 10, 2006 Jim Woods THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH Rickenbacker Airport is attempting to land a historic gathering of P-51 Mustang fighter planes and pilots for 2007. The Columbus Regional Airport Authority, which runs Rickenbacker, and Experience Columbus, the city¹s tourism bureau, are...

I read on AvWeb today the '05 Nall Report is out, and apparently 2004 was a historic low for aviation accidents. This led me to question what next year's report will look like after considering the spate of GA accidents that we've all read about in the last year or so. Maybe it's just a question of...

"Martin Hotze" wrote in message ... 22 years old. Graduate from college. Go to military flight school. Become hotshot fighter pilot. Get married. Have 1st kid. 59 years old. Lose money on rash investments and get audited by IRS....