http://www.gpsworld.com/defense/news/congressional-budget-office-issues-report-gps-defense-12261 Sad, sad possibility, the congressional budget office is proposing killing GPS IIIB/C, arguing the new features aren't essential for military purposes. Given the certain budget crunch coming, studies...

Could someone using the software address this issue? I posed the question to "Dauntless", John T., and Bill Zaleski.and the thread went silent. I'd really like to know because I haven't selected a package yet.

Flying to an unfamiliar airport, in very hazy conditions, I was cleared for the visual for 28 not too long before sunset. I could see the ground below me at 6,000 feet, but I couldn't see a damn thing in front of me because of the sun in my eyes and the haze, so I asked for and was given the ILS...

For photography dorks only.... Nikon D3 SLR camera: http://www.dpreview.com/previews/nikond3/page8.asp (scroll down to see Virtual Horizon) It may be time for you Canon users to go Nikon. After all, can your 1D Mark III save your bacon in hard IMC?

I flew with my boss for steak at Harris Ranch last night in his A36. On the way, we got to talking about GPS systems. He's got a Garmin 396, and was telling me that it (and the 496) would talk to the GNS430W the same way as the GDL69A, complete with showing the weather on both screens...

All, I am trying to figure out how to complete the ICAO information on fltplan.com for filing a flightplan for a C182 with a Garmin 530W. The RNAV/RNP stuff has me confused. What would the proper answers be for an aircraft with a 530W? How about a standard Garmin 430? I've searched high and low...

Hi guys. I've been doing my training, took the written yesterday and have my checkride in 2 weeks. Couple of questions. 1) The tolerance for MDAs on the test is +100/-0. The natural response to this is of course to target the altitude MDA+50ft, giving 50ft buffer in either direction. My question...

Does anyone know of an airplane manufacturer that specifies engine or wing anti ice systems need to be activated a set amount of time (minutes) prior to entering icing conditions? The ones I've seen only say "prior to entering...", but no requirement given to have it on for a set time prior in...

If I'm thinking about flying somewhere in the northeast and returning in a few days, it'll be very helpful to know forecast cloud height three days down the road. Knowing it'll be "cloudy" isn't too helpful. In my Archer (not approved for icing) a hugh difference between an overcast layer at...

Anyone know where to view ruling by the FAA's chief counsel? In particular, I'm looking for the one that that states "departure procedures" referred to in Far 91.129(g) are only those traffic pattern departure routes that the FAA sometimes establishes for a particular airport. As opposed to say...

Rode back with my friend in his turbine Bonanza after the installation of a 530W/430W. We had a good chance to play with both boxes during the trip. As before, they are very intuitive and relatively easy to operate. The screen write rate is a lot faster than previously, and the plane position...

The single threaded fallacy GPS Sole Source Civil Aviation Navigation? Ask Wong Lee in Beijing what he thinks about that? http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2006/09/26/wchina226.xml

I purchased the Raytheon G36 trainer software from Garmin. After attaching a new Saitek Cyborg Evo and verifying the controls, I gave it a try. The heading only seems to change when the rudder is activated: banks leave the heading unchanged. Anyone else have this problem? Also, even with a heading...

"Peter" wrote in message ... Hi All, I fly a TB20 (avgas). The flight manual recommends various things but does not give any ambient temperatures below which they should be used. The whole subject is a bit vague...

Below a perfectly fit qualified American pilot is forced from his job and livelihood by an antiquated head up ass "Guvment" organization that spends your tax money "Kissing the Black Ass" and on Homosexual partys during Gay pride Month.Your Federal Aviation Administration and IRS Goon squad...

Peter wrote: This is the reg which prevents flying instrument approaches unless it is a published one. In the UK, this is not illegal (on G-reg aircraft). But then we don't get the radar services here, etc. Pilots tend to fly descents using a GPS, etc. In the USA, there are GPS...

Among other things included in the massive list of changes the FAA is proposing to Part 61 is a new allowance for utilizing PCATD, FS, and FTDs in order to accomplish the recency of experience requirements for IFR flight: "Under proposed § 61.57(c)(2), a person could use an FS or FTD exclusively...

Have you checked into Destination Direct? Runs in Wintel, has the ability to support most GPS in real-time, has the capability to display current charts, and supports flight-planning both VFR and IFR.

After considerable research, I have pretty much written off adding weather to my Garmin 530 right now. It looks like the GDL-49 just doesn't do what I want, and is too susceptable to interference for efficient delivery of detailed weather, and you have to add another damned VHF antenna (which would...

I'm getting ready to buy a new PC and want to set it up for a little IFR simulation work. Not looking for a PCATD or anything. I'm thinking the latest version of MS Flt Sim and the appropriate control peripherals. I'm not a gamer - really just looking for a little procedure training. Looking...