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The Most Expensive Ironing Boards in the World... by
Jay Honeck
We received notification of a Ramada Inn that was selling everything to
the bare walls, in preparation for demolition. Although our hotel is
unique in many ways, we *all* use blow dryers, lamps, end tables --
and, yes, ironing boards -- so this seemed like a great opportunity to
find some real...
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Propeller Efficiency by
Le Chaud Lapin
Hi All,
I was thinking today about the fluid dynamics surrounding a propeller
as it moves in a circular motion.
It seems that, no matter what the blade angle, there would be a
significant amount of energy lost simply by turning the fluid. IOW,
even if there were no drag at any point on the...
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Top Ten Things that Suck About Oshkosh by
Jay Honeck
In the past I've been accused of being hopelessly starry-eyed about
Oshkosh, to the point of waxing poetically sappy.
Just to prove that I'm not all sniffly about leaving OSH, I thought
I'd list my Top Ten List of things that suck about Oshkosh. Feel free
to add yours.
10. Seaplane Base...
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On Anonymity, Moderated Fora, and Usenet by
Michael[_1_]
I'm seeing a lot of people leaving usenet quite publicly, in favor of
a moderated forum, because the signal to noise ratio on the group has
become so poor. This is of course their right and decision. I don't
intend to follow them, and that of course is mine. I will, however,
point out some major...
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Questions on VFR sectionals and TACs by
Mxsmanic
There are some mysteries that I've encountered while learning to read
VFR charts:
1. I see airports with dashed cyan circles around them that I presume
indicate Class D airspace (based on the chart legend). However, the
circles are not always the same size, and I don't see any indication
of their...
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The ethanol scam by
Jay Honeck
As gas -- and corn -- prices creep ever higher, everyone in my great
State of Iowa is all ablush with talk of riches pouring in, thanks to
ethanol production. They can barely contain their glee at this
remarkable turn of economic fortune. (Remember, just a few years ago
farmers here had one foot...
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Your very own suspected terrorist by
Michael
I have often wondered, with GA under increased scrutiny, how long it
would be before one of us was investigated as a suspected terrorist.
I never thought I would be first.
I came home from the airport last night to find a business card stuck
in the door of my apartment. It had the embossed gold...
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Can the airport ban bicycles? by
Jay Honeck
Our new hangar lease includes a specific ban on bicycles, of all
things. (And cars, and anything else in the hangars not directly
related to aviation.)
Is this legal?
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
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Do CAP members salute? by
Viperdoc[_5_]
I have been at various airshows, flyins, etc where CAP cadets and adults
were present in uniform.
As the civilian auxiliary of the Air Force are they expected to salute
officers etc? Are members of the Air Force supposed to salute CAP members of
higher rank?
Walking around at these functions...
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Demand that Obama release his college records! Where is the media? by
Micky
Why is it important to see Obama's college records? Because the media
has created fantasies around Obama on every issue. You should start
dispelling them with the easiest one, i.e. the fantasy of Obama's
"academic degrees and honors".
Obama has been fighting desperately to block all access to his...
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November 7th 08 12:37 AM
by JG
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October 10th 05 01:33 AM
by Stubby
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Big scare story by
Dallas
I was reading some of the older posts of this group and was highly
entertained by NW_Pilot's carburetor icing thread.
My guess is that all of the high time pilots have at least one "big scare
story" they might share... How about it, what was your scariest moment?
Dallas
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December 13th 05 02:48 AM
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I think I know why so many Cirrus' crash by
Ron Lee
Coming back from KCOS to 00V today several aircraft were in the
pattern for runway 33 and some people wanted runway 15 since the winds
were at the changeover point. With one or two at the runup area for
runway 15 I just went east until the fiasco was sorted out (I made
several position reports...
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Two 14 year old boys steal plane and then crash by
John Doe
More great press for GA airport security.
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Two 14-year-old boys from Big Bear are doing OK tonight. Police say they
suffered minor injuries after stealing an airplane from the Big Bear Airport
and crash-landing it in Joshua Tree National Park last night.
The boys' apparent joy-ride...
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AOPA Flight Planner - Microsoft only? by
Andrew Gideon
I tried to go to the AOPA Flight Planning web page today, and found that the
only option remaining is to download a Microsoft-only application. This
seems annoying.
Sure, I was able to go directly to the duat web site, and it was fine. But
I'm a member of AOPA, and they've eliminated a benefit...
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The Comair crash reminds me... by
Kyler Laird
Years ago I was leaving Purdue
http://www.airnav.com/airport/LAF
before the tower opened. (I think I was headed to Hamfest with some
friends. I don't usually get airborne that early.)
As I taxied to runway 5 I heard the local turboprop commuter (Mesaba, I
think) call a taxi to runway 10. I was...
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