I want to become a private pilot but have not had my medical exam yet. I have a very slight strabismus (crossed eye) that manifests from time to time. It is so slight my doctor does not recommend any treatment. Will this keep me from getting a medical certificate? Please email replies to...

Greetings fellow pilots and aviation supporters, On behalf of the University of Illinois Flying Team, I would like to extend an invitation to a special aviation event. On April 18, 2004, the Flying Team, in conjunction with the Chanute Air Museum, will be hosting a Fly-In/Drive-In Pancake...

Mike NTSB accident report. See another MU2 went in 25 March near Pittsfield, MA under strange circumstances. As I said prior, if you keep breaking they will be all gone before long. Big John

This additional slant from the Aero-News email newsletter this morning: ******************************************************************** "Minutes after departure, I started experiencing instrument failures, one after another. No warning. No smoke. No clues. Just gauges going out one after...

Rented a C172SP (Made in 1999) on 04/10/04 and was told to start the engine with the battery side of the master switch only on, then turn on the alternator side after the engine was running. I was told that this was a new recommendation for all C172SP's. Can someone tell me where to find the text...

Looking for suggestions form folks who have previously flown from Bend, OR to OSH. Thinking about diverting a bit through the snake river canyon and planning on making it a two day/one night trip should the weather not mess with us. Any suggestions for good places to stay the night about...

Why did the University of Iowa replace natural grass with Astroturf? To discourage the cheerleaders from grazing during games. How many UI freshmen does it take to change a light bulb? None.....That's a sophomore course at UI. What does a UI football player get on his final exams? Drool. How can...

I have a friend in Kingman,AZ who needs some help with landing his RV-8. Is there anyone near Kingman who could help? The person would need access to a dual control RV-8 as the time is not flown off of his airplane yet. Thanks, Skyking

Hello. I'm finishing up my CFI training. My CFI and I went up in a 172 (certified for spins) and tried to get the plane to spin for my spin training. The airplane was loaded properly in the utility category. We could not get the airplane to enter a fully developed spin. It would enter the incipient...

Attention: Nancy Poggemoeller If you actually get this, please "reply to all" so we know this is still a good email address for you. Krista was trying to email you some new pictures of Jenna and they bounced. She's not sure exactly what email address she used, so I'm trying the last one I have...

I'm a private pilot from the Seattle area. I'm going to be in Anchorage from now until 5/7/04. I was looking at airnav and the two local airports (PANC PAMR) don't seem to have planes for rent. Can someone recommend a club/FBO in the area?

Is it me, or has Flying become among the worst GA magazines to read? Why does it seem that all I read about are trip reports from Mac and Dick Collins that, personally, offer little educational value? Each of these guys write serveral articles per issue. Are they that hard up for good writers, or...

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when I plan a route and flight plan, it doesn't give the winds and correction angles? what am I doing wrong? thanks, mark

How many of you have memorized all the emergency procedures. The only one I really know is the engine failure procedure. I have to admit, if any other emergency was to develop I think I'm unprepared and it's time I do some re-familiarization of procedures. On a side note, I'm a bit confused about...

Is it acceptable to advertise for work here? If not, just let me know! Commercial Helicopter Lic, Class 2 Med 640 Hours TT (No R22's) Detail on request. :-)

Anyone else going? We're departing for Lakeland tomorrow afternoon, hoping to make it as far as Alabama before hitting the thunderstorms down thataway. It looks like a stationary front might be setting right smack in the middle of things for a day or two, but we're ready to have a good time...

Good article in the recent issue of AIR & SPACE. A USN pilot got the idea for a circular runway after experiencing an engine failure and landing on a country road. He proposed the Navy test the idea. He was killed in an accident, but someone carried the ball got the testing approved. The tests were...

The Aviation Safety Foundation has a FREE online refresher which is good for the novice or expert. It is a good place to get your WINGS certificate it is inconvenient to attend a regular meeting. http://www.aopa.org/asf/courses.html Fly Safe,

Hi Have a look at these great pictures of Concorde at Manchester Airport Comments welcome. http://y2u.co.uk/&002_Images/Concorde%2001.htm Icarus