Since my knowledge about the different civilian aircraft models is somewhat limited I'd need some hints. For pilot training I'm looking for aircrafts that fullfils these requirements: - retractable tricycle landing gear - single piston or turboprop engine (high performance) - tandem seat...

I was reading GA news and saw this article. I love this quote: "According to Burgoyne, although the complainer may have a picture of the aircraft, unless the Nnumber is clearly readable, the FAA will not take action. "The FAA told us if the N-numbers were bigger, it would help, so we asked them...

Yow! We're going to a new disco!

Anyone Have an Airplane Partnership Spreadsheet that they would be willing to share? TIA, Michael

I'm a real pilot, am I not? I ask this question to the entire aviation NG, to find out if you consider yourself a real pilot. The question came as I was returning from my mailbox this morning only to have my neighbor stop and ask me "why if your always getting aviation stuff (EAA magazine came this...

Just for fun, I put up a web page on flying to Europe: http://xpda.com/flyingtoeurope I'd be interested in any comments, criticism, or general harassment. Bob Webster

Another attempted military airspace grab? The USMC wants to convert the San Onofre High and Low MOAs, that lie along the busy, aircraft-congested Pacific coastline, into a Restricted Area: R-2503D. The USMC say they need 38% higher Restricted Airspace to conduct live-fire artillery and aerial...

Hi all, I don't know anything about flying, and would like some answers from anyone interested in responding. For the record, I'm not here to debate this issue. I'm here for opinions from people whom I'm assuming would know far better than I what is a reasonable answer to this question: It is...

Hello everyone...pretty simple question. I am interested in doing self-study for my ground school. I feel like I would do better at my own pace, and I have a lot of experience working with industry certifications at home, so I don't think I will lose any quality training. I have read about many...

Our Stearman Suite is finally DONE. It took a little specialty welding, but we finally got that big ol' Stearman prop mounted -- on top of the TV armoire! (See a picture of my patient A&P welding up the mounting bracket, and some other pix, at http://alexisparkinn.com/the_stearman_suite.htm...

Just barely a minute ago, a Cessna 337 Skymaster flew by a condo building root here in Miami Beach like 30 feet away, then another one, then another, full friggin' steam ahead. This is a first time I ever wanted to report someone for anything. Is there a way to call someone, maybe Miami Approach to...

Hello all, I'm getting set for my second solo cross country in training for my PP. Looking at my headset, my Lightspeed 30-3G has a port on the ANR box where I can attach a portable CD player for music. The headset is supposed to automatically mute the music when comm comes in from the...

Hi All, I need some advise. The summer is starting and my plane is a rotten climber, certainly on hot days at MTOW. The best it can do in these conditions is about 300fpm. My idea is to use thermals to climb (much)faster like gliders do. Is this a stupid idea? If my idea is not that stupid how do...

One of the things I looked at when this whole debate started were the aircraft dimensions. The SR-22 is 26 feet long and 38 feet (38.3) wide (wingspan). One of my books (STALLS, SPINS, AND SAFETY/Sammy Mason) discusses the moment about the wings and moment about the fuselage and the ability...

Good day I'm looking to purchase a 60' Warp drive 2 blades propeller. It needs to be a pusher type in good condition, preferably square tip. Is there someone that has one for sale. If yes, would appreciate photo before purchasing. Thank you Jean-Paul Roy Angliers, Quebec

I read a few posts referring to the FAA certificated life limit of the cirrus airframes and couldn't believe my eyes. So, i did some searching and here's what I found: SR20 (approved 10/23/98) - airframe life limit 12,000 hours SR22 (approved 11/30/00) - airframe life limit 4,350 hours It's...

My transfer to IAH is near.........my question looking for small town and good schools..........for those of you that have lived there...........any suggestions?

In the legend on sectional charts there are a number of frequencies listed for the various class B and C airspaces and airports. For example, the northern florida chart has jacksonville listed as "120.75 (091-180)". Now, during my commercial checkride a month ago my examiner asked me what the...

Received my instrument rating about a year ago, but I haven't managed to rack up alot of flight hours since then (Im just shy of 200 hours). I think I've just become bored with flying around the same area all the time, and I'm really wanting to do something different and challenging. Plus it would...

Is there any mechanical reason the BRS system could not be designed to allow the chute to deploy, stabilize/slow the plane and, optionally, allow the pilot to disconnect the chute to land normally? I'm thinking about floating down in a $400K Cirrus with chute deployed in a spin in IMC, then...