31 things that are really true. About Fighter Pilots 1. As an aviator in flight you can do anything you want... As long as it's right... And we'll let you know if it's right after you get down. 2. You can't fly forever without getting killed. 3. As a fighter pilot only two bad things can happen to...

My plane, a 175B has an O-360 engine and a constant speed prop. I had the plane weighed and and about to begin the calculations of finding the CG, and it's measurement behind the datum. I'm a bit rusty there and would appreciate what ever help you could do. Here is what I have. While plane is...

While biking through the park today a few hundred canadian geese were flying around the half frozen lakes. These guys are big, noisy, and clunky birds - the aviary equivalent of a 747. I stopped and focused on one as it was decending to the ground - it's body was slightly nose low, wings spread,...

My bionic eye isn't working well lately and I haven't owned a magnifying glass since I was 10. On the new plastic certificates, there appears to be microscopic writing along the Wright bros collars and along the edge of the plane wings. Is anyone able to make out the text? Does it say something...

I'm planning to fly a 182 from SF Bay (RHV) to Mammoth Lakes for the long weekend. Any tips from people who've been there? I seem to remember there was someone in this group flying out of Mono Lake. Also, I've got room in the plane, so if anyone cares to join, let me know (so far, I'm going solo,...

Is it true 50 hours of simulator time can be counted toward your commercial licence under part 61? If so can you tell me where to find it in the FAR's? Thanks in advance, Chris

The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause (s) of this accident as follows: The inadequate visual lookout of both pilots. Factors in the accident were the FAA controller's failure to provide a traffic advisory, the improper decision among the three controllers to leave...

Went to the USAF Museum this past weekend in Dayton. GREAT place. LOTS of aviation history in that place. Especially, the X planes and such. Also has a "Presidential" hanger with most of the past Air Force One's. (Columbine III, Independence, SAM 26000, etc). Even walked into one hanger to see...

I'm wondering if an instrument rating is a required to be a CFI for aircraft (not CFII) just CFI VFR only. The regulation is alittle unclear to me states "An instrument rating OR privileges on that person's pilot certificate that are appropriate to the flight instructors rating saught." The OR is...

Here's hoping the airline pilots and air controllers union slowdown backfires in their faces: ------------------------------------------------------------------- AVflash Volume 9, Issue 48b — November 27, 2003 ------------------------------------------------------------------- U.S.-LIKE...

Good day all, For those who are interested, the actual ATC recording of Concorde's last flight, from engine start to handoff to London departure. Some moving moments. http://jartweb.f2o.org/g-boaf-final/index2.html (scroll to bottom of page) Enjoy,

Does anyone here use Microsoft Flight Simulator to help them become a better pilot? I already know it can be used for fun, but does anyone use it to help them on their IFR landings, or to become familiar with their Garmin 430, or what not? Basically, anyone have any Microfost Flight Simulator...

Does anyone know a good website with a flight planner that actually shows a map? I have found some that show the VOR's etc etc, but am looking for one with an actual map (with landmarks). Thanks in advance.

After the reading the Va threads of my past questions, I found a wonderful way to confuse myself. I notice that I've become quite good at confusing myself and making things complicated. To give myself some credit, I did search old messages but found no resolution. So here we go... I am sure...

Happy Thanksgiving to ya'll, This is related to my previous "overweight" post. I want to know if you agree with the following reasoning: Context: you take off over your maximum gross weight, and wonder how your climb speeds and performance are affected. Vy: The AOA corresponding to the best...

Did you fly? Did you see it? I went to LHR to see it take off. A sad day. Got it on my camcorder as it flew over my head. I then went flying. One guy at LHR went straight to Bristol to see it land! I thought 1.5 hours LHR to Bristol was pushing it a bit, roadworks on the M4 and everything!...

How many hours have you all racked up this year? For me, this year looks like it will be about 210 hours for the year and only about 4 hours of it I was able to log as actual instrument. Most of my flying was to airports 200 nm or further from my home base with the farthest trip being 1445 nm one...

Will be in Las Vegas the week of Dec 14th and wish to rent a single engine plane for a day trip over to KGCN. Looking for recommendations and experiences in the Las Vegas area. Any good rentals at Henderson? Richard

The last couple of flights where I have gone above 7000 ft, I have experienced this strange physiological effect: My left front teeth, gum, and upper lip go completely numb, exactly as if I had gotten a shot of novocaine. It stays that way until I start descending. This happened to me once on an...

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