Anyone know any info about an accident at La Port Texas early this week? All I know is they were doing touch and goes and something happened to cause the accident. Danny Deger

PROBLEM down below. http://www.ainonline.com/Issues/12_05/12_05_spectrum_1.htm Story about the Spectrum 33 http://www.spectrum.aero/downloads/model_33_prelim_specs.pdf Specs for the Spectrum 33 Single piece wing .............305 lbs Fuselage ............................309 lbs

I am contemplating a trip to Mexico. How safe is an aircraft parked at a Mexican airport (say Guymas)? Can I leave my 396, headsets, etc. inside the plane? I am wondering if they are more at risk sitting in the plane, or in the hotel room.... --Dan

My wife is a potter, and last week we were firing the kiln. It's a gas kiln, and one of the advantages of gas firing is the ability to get reduction effects by controlling the atmosphere inside the kiln. We were doing this, and since I have a greater understanding of chemistry, I was trying to...

I am based in Boundary Bay BC and am thinking of flying south into the US for the first time. For a flight to BFI what is the best plan? Who do you talk to and where? What is a good route? Also I'm interested in Port Townsend. I note it is surrounded by MOA's. Are these always active? Is there any...

Here is a photo I took of Lt. Kevin Davis at Oshkosh last year after he had given a ride to Harrison Ford (in back seat). Kevin perished in his F-18 in the recent Blue Angels accident. He looked like a very nice guy when I saw him last year, what a sad...

I just discovered that the ADDs weather site (US) is looking for comments on their proposed new user interface for winds and temperatures aloft. If you have a moment, take the new interface for a test drive and provide them with your feedback (mail link is at top of...

The DOT and FAA get around to doing something 12 frickin years!?!?!?!?!? Typical Tree Sloth Government and FAA 12 years. Pathetic And they announce it from DOT head Ms. "Peters" LOL and make fanfare out of it Big ****ing deal it took you TWELVE YEARS

Yesterday, at 18:55 CST I got the handshake and the piece of paper. I wish to sincerely thank all the pilots here and over at rec.aviation.student for all the help you've given me over the past 24 months. The quality of the information you can get here is far above anything any one flight school...

Many of you are now following the exploits of our friends in Rockland County, New York as they fight the Failed Aviation Administration over some cockamamie plan to reroute aircraft in and around New York City. For those of you who are unfamiliar with the combatant citizens, you can read about...

BRAZIL - How to learn about a new culture. The Open School Institute (www.open-english.com.br), a traditional Brazilian Cultural Center, has innaugurated the BRAZILIAN CULTURE packages ... You may choose: get to know about Brazilian business, music and language ... The soul of Brazilian movement...

I wonder if passengers will have to suffer the indignity of taking their shoes off before boarding? Given the medical examination requirement, they will probably be subjected to more invasive measures. NEW MEXICO SPACEPORT DESIGN "OUT OF THIS WORLD" ...

This debacle represents more documentary proof that Blakey and her cronies have utterly destroyed another component of the world’s largest, safest air traffic control system. The promised savings will never materialize. The bill for privatizing this thing just keeps getting bigger and bigger...

Thanks for the invite Jay! :) I'm pretty sure I can make it to the OSH rec North 40 party, but the ole Aztec will be in the annual shop during the pool party. Ok, how about menu considerations? So far we're planning grilled chicken breast, brats, potato salad, chips... any other ideas or...

From http://www.cnn.com/2006/TECH/03/30/pilotless.planes.ap/index.html Here's the opening paragraphs.... Aviation's future -- pilotless planes WASHINGTON (AP) -- Pilotless planes could be the "next great step forward" in aviation, or a new safety hazard in already crowded skies, a House panel...

Hooters Air Goes Bust 3/29/2006 at 17:55:59 MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (March 29) - Hooters Air, which featured women in orange short-shorts and tight T-shirts on flights, will be grounded beginning next month except for private charters out of Winston-Salem, N.C. Bob Brooks, chairman of the Hooters...

I am so lost. I am trying to better understand avionics. Specifically, communication electronics vs. navigation radio vs. navigation products. More specifically, these are Rockwell Collins' core franchises and I am trying to understand what firstly Communication avionics for a commercial...

Why, in aviation-speak, do we so frequently refer to wind in the plural? Stan, just curious

He was a very experienced and gentle pilot and I greatly enjoyed it. Pilots are GODS in bed, I must admit that!

There's a $50 program to speed Canada/U.S. cross border transportation for marine and highway use. Is it of any value when flying across? Scuttlebutt is that flying into Canada isn't any hassle but coming back into the U.S. can be a real PITA.