Available from AeroFile Publications, is the Second Revised Edition of "Military Aircraft Designations and Systems". Revised and expanded from the 1995 edition, the Second edition now features designations from more countries and many of the original designation systems have been updated...

Any CFI's here use Excel or Access on their computer to keep a log of their students and information on them and what you've covered with them? IF so, can you provide some tips on what a good starting ground would be for designing a spreadsheet to do this. Thanks

I recently flew my first DME arc transition using my Garmin GNS-530. It's always fun and challenging to figure out what the Garmin thinks it's doing; see my list of "Garmin gotchas" for examples: http://www-2.cs.cmu.edu/~dst/Garmin/ Below is the newly-added entry on my DME arc experience. --...

Just figured I'd share. It's been interesting reading these threads as I've been working towards the ticket. Now, to figure out what my personal mins are while keeping the shiny side up... As is usually said of a new rating... a "license to learn," I guess. :) -Cory --

I am going from El Monte (EMT) to Oakland (OAK) tomorrow. With single engine plane at 120 knt, which arrival procedure / approach can I expect from ATC? Thanks, Robin Hou

Experienced CFIIs wanted to periodically teach 10-day IFR Rating Courses near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area using a combination of student airplanes and full-motion flight simulator. Email for details. -- Richard Kaplan, CFII

Probably this has been answered in this forum previously, but I can't find it. Sorry. I recently got into a friendly discussion with a knowledgable CFII who said a Garmin 430 could not be legally used as "sole means of navigation". Looking back, I think what he means is that "GPS" (even IFR...

I'd like to use this at home to play with. What USB yoke is the best match for this software? Thanks in advance. You can e-mail a reply is you'd like. I'd like to get it ordered today. Trip

Hi all, IFR certifications in the Dallas area for $225.00. (91.411, 91.413) VFR for $90.00 Your airport or mine (Dallas Airpark) Please visit my website for information. Dave www.craigmileaviation.com CRS# ZG4R818X

I know Don Brown. He is a good 'ol country boy, and an entertaining writer, but he is not a pilot. His aviation world is circumscribed by the AIM and Air Traffic Control Handbook, with no latitude (no pun intended) allowed. His Avweb column about filing IFR is almost perfect, but there are...

I am curious to hear this group's thoughts on the most challenging instrument approaches in the Western US. Perhaps this not the best way to phrase the question, because I am planning a trip with a fellow instrument student and our instructor around the Western US this winter, similar to those...

Today the Sony VAIO PCG-TR1AP notebook arrived, so I was able to install WxWorx on it and add the GPS map option. The Sony is a dandy little machine. It's about 10.5"x7"x2" folded up. The screen is 10.6" diag. and, as advertized, very bright. It was easily viewable in the car when I took it for a...

Anyone heard anything from Stan since July? I know he has a second location he visits, but he's never been off-line - MIke

If anyone wants to share time & be a safety pilot in or near Sacramento, I would appreciate it! Email me: Thanks, Joel

This maybe slightly off topic, but Any of the members have an AvMap GPS. I have some questions and willing to discuss it off line if it should be discussed on this board Hank N1441P

Our airport (KAXH Houston-Southwest) had a LOC-DME approach. According to the airport management, the Feds came in a shut it down because the equipment was so old that they couldn't test it anymore. New equipment was ordered and installed, etc. etc. We are now waiting for the FAA to flight test...

Do any of the new weather services like WXworx work on a wireless PDA like the Palm Tungsten or the Blackberries? How about plain old downloads from the net to these devices- is it usable or practical? I'm thinking about getting either a Tungsten or color Blackberry primarily for business email,...

I'm just starting to work on my Instrument Rating and yesterday when doing an ILS approach I was keeping the localizer centered and my instructor told me to look up about a mile out. We were maybe 200 yards off the centerline. Next one we stayed on the centerline (visually) and the needle was 1/2...

What is the point of the phrase "at the airport of intended departure" in FAR 91.171(b)(1)? Interpreted literally, it would mean that while the VOR check done with a VOT is good for 30 days, it is only valid for departures from the airport where it was done. That makes no sense. Any...

Anyone know a vendor I can purchase DOD Flight Information Publication IFR Enroute charts from? Prefer online thanks! tired of updating my international Jepps