I promise, promise, promise there is no political agenda here. I just think this is a great photo. Don't know how far the runway is from the stands, but the illusion is that the wings are practically over the race crowd. Michael http://makeashorterlink.com/?C43163D67

This has got to be the coolest site I've ever seen. They have tons of public domain archives of classic videos - I mean OLD stuff - free for the download. 1955 Modern radar for passenger aircraft 1944 ads for employment opportunities at a propeller making plant during the war up-to-the minute...

Reminds me of the time I sent a pair of 'Duces' to drag main streeet in Panama City during a revolution. Big John ``````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````` From Afghanistan Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2004 9:43 AM Story of the week;

Here is some background on Kerry's flying family and where he got started, extracted from the Des Moines Tribune. Quote John Forbes Kerry was born Dec. 11, 1943, in Denver, Colo., to Rosemary Forbes of the Boston Brahmin Forbes family and Richard Kerry, a test pilot in the U.S. Army Air Corps....

Hi all, This is probably a rather mundne thing for most of you, but it's something I've been wanting to do since I got my ticket a few years ago. All of the aircraft I've flown to this point have been early-model Cessna 152s, 172s and a few Piper Warriors (only because the FBO's I flew out of...

Thinking about going there for a float plane rating and would appreciate any feedback, pro or con, on his operation. TIA, Pete

A group of us are meeting today to discuss setting up a "Friends of Iowa City Airport" trust fund as an ancillary to our support group. Voluntary donations could be made by airport supporters to help off-set the cost of running our airport. Our local library has done something similar, and now...

"Paul Folbrecht" wrote in message ... Sorry to jump on you but it is a serious annoyance when you don't have broadband. I don't because I can't get it in the rural area I currently reside. Yes...

"MRQB" wrote in message ... Attached you will see a photo of $17,000 in cash i will trade it for a airplane that is current and is in flying condition e-mail photos of what you got at On Tue, 24 Feb 2004...

I posted a message awhile back about one of my relatives offering me free flight instruction. He's a very experienced airline pilot and has done a lot of CFI work in the past. He's still current on his CFI rating, and the plan is to begin training in June (when I have more money and he has more...

Hello, I've been reading news on flying for quite a while and these seems to be the most well-informed groups (the googles)on the net. I would therefore like to have your personnal opinion on a question. I live in Northern Quebec (Yes, I'm french speaking so forgive the spelling mistakes) and...

Folks, this is a quick note to let the word out about the most amazing DVD about the last flyable B-17s in the world: B-17 Flying Legend. It's an award winning film about the importance of preserving the last flyable B-17s. It's a DVD packed with bonus features. A definite collector's item. You...

It looks like the news media's sensationalized stories have begun to take root: ------------------------------------------------------------------- Business AVflash Volume 2, Issue 4 -- February 25, 2004 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Is The TSA Coming To...

Is it just me or has the Airnav site ground to a halt. It seems very slow of late.

Someone on another group just posted one of these. I had no idea someone was tracking this info. Kind of interesting...

I was returning to LOM today and after one plane had landed but not yet cleared the runway, a pilot at the approach end announced "position and hold". He taxied into position and waited for the previous aircraft to clear the runway. He then made a normal departure. I was taught at uncontrolled...

Hello out there, I am planning a long "life list" XC this summer, Vancouver to Halifax CZBB to CYHZ (longer story, don't ask...) The airplane is nearly ready, and planning has begun. What I need is a series of old WAC charts for route planning. I intend to plan the routing and do the research...

Must say Jay your aviation videos have made it to the uk.rec.humour news group. Way to go!

Anyone use it on their pocketpc? Curious on how you like it? Have the desktop version.

Any suggestions on where I can find the inflight limitations with the door removed, for any aircraft?