Any thoughts on the best site out there other than the usual suspects ADD, NOAA ? What sites and why -- would prefer quick graphics on one page Java based. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Bob

Hi. I´m a student that is going for the PPL. I would like to listen the traffic and controllers but i don´t know how. I just bought a scanner MAycom AR108 but i does not catch the controller. My question is: - Does a handheld transceiber (jhp 500, icom 22 or so..) catch the controller while in...

Just wanted to let everyone know that a free Yahoo group, dedicated to King Air 350 pilots, operators, owners, etc now exists. Feel free to stop by thanks http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kingair350group/

There must be people on the newsgroup that fly single pilot IFR on a regular basis. These people have a schedule to make and would rather not miss that schedule unless necessary. These people don't have the need to carry many passengers, but just themselves. My question is for these people...

America Has Grounded the Wright Brothers by Heike Berthold (December 13, 2003) Article website address: http://www.capmag.com/article.asp?ID=3398 Summary: America has abandoned the cultural values that made the Wright brothers' great achievement possible. On December 17, 1903, the Wright brothers...

http://www.alexisparkinn.com/rec_aviation.htm We've got a couple of new additions to the Rec.Aviation Rogue's Gallery (sorry, I added them before the holiday, and have lost track of who they were) PLUS improved navigation from page to page, thanks to a great suggestion from Ben Smith, a regular...

Hi does anyone have information,more than I have with regards to diesel plane groups ,message boards, any group any language any country And this plane http://tinyurl.com/x70c or in French http://delvion.free.fr/

Hi, I'm looking to buy a morane ralley ms 880 in good condition with 500h to go. Please offer if some one has such an airplane for sale Andreas

Go to http://www.alexisparkinn.com/rec_aviation.htm to see Bob & Lucille Olds fabulous RV-4! (Ya gotta navigate your way to the "O" section, as it is alphabetized by last name...) Want YOUR baby posted? Email me some pix (up to six) and a short narrative at , and I'll post...

There has been a new wrinkle added to the California state/local property tax exemption for aircraft of "historical interest". Historical interest is an aircraft over 35 years old OR an aircraft that there are less than 5 copies of in the world. Most of us flying old airplanes fit into the 35...

Has anybody out in Newsgroup Land bought an Airmap 1000? Are they on dealer shelves? How about a PIREP!!! Jerry Malin Warrior N82045

Occasionally, notably when the battery is in a minorly discharged state (but not always), I'll get an alternator offline indicator light and see the ammeter go negative. This will either disappear immediately on its own or require an alternator switch off/on reset by the book. It's...

Just put up for auction on Ebay a good, clean, orange insulated engine cover for a Mooney 201. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2452538782 Plz see the Item site for details. Thanks.

Let's say you're at a point where you need to add a quart of oil. You've decided you would like to finish this oil change interval at a lighter weight (eg you put in AeroShell W100, SAE-50, and now it's freaking cold). Can you add a quart of a (substantially?) lighter weight oil (presumably in the...

Go to http://www.alexisparkinn.com/rec_aviation.htm to see Bob Gardner, aviation author, flight instructor, and newsgroup contributor, in the latest version of our "Rogue's Gallery"! (And we also get to see Karl Gruber's cool Cessna 185 on floats, since that's what Bob is posing with. No sign of...

Hi all, I just read my latest Aviation Consumer and AOPA Pilot. I have been in search of a backup option for my attitude indicator. I have inquired and looked at the electric AIs. The responses were luke warm to the quality of the AIs. If I am spending $2000 for an instrument I expect it to...

Hello all, I'm looking for an airplane to purchase or build, but I can't find one that meets all of my needs/wants (yes, I know, all airplanes are a bucket of compromises). So, I'm asking all of you out there for advice on any airplanes that would fit this profile. Important to Haves: - could be...

Yesterday was an unusual day here in Ohio for December so I decided to get my badly needed flying "fix". Clear skies, smooth air and a planned trip to southern Ohio and back to home base (DLZ). Onboard was myself PIC and wife. The usual pre-flight and run-up everything normal. After reaching...

Folks, I am a first-time aircraft buyer. I have a general idea of the type of aircraft I want, but am having trouble narrowing the list down. Here is my general list of wants/needs: 1. Fast: 160 kts 2. Price range: $75K-$120K 3. Four Seater 4. Range: 800nm 5. Useful Payload (with full fuel); ...

Can anyone help me with information on flying clubs in the Miami or Ft Lauderdale, FL, area, please? I am also interested in aicraft for rent, such as Piper Archer, Piper Arrow, Cessna 182, Bonanza and/or Saratoga (i.e. IFR capable, single engine, land). Thank you, Cameron P.S. you can email me...