Greetings: I take an anti-depresant (LexaPro) and I know that FAA won't allow it. Personally, I have no problem saying "FO" to the FAA (damn bureaucrats). Anyhow, can anyone tell me if current 3rd class exams do a drug test of any kind (blood, unrine)? If they don't I have no problem falsifying...

Hi! I am new to this particular forum, but have been visiting one of the others in the network for some time. I'm looking for opinions on my 3rd Class Medical status. My last physical was in 2005, and given that you need to renew it every 3 years, I am due in 2008. I turn 40 in September of...

I'm a student pilot. I went for my first medical today. There were 3 issues. 1 regarding Lasik - which he had a form to fill out from my opthamologist. Fine. The second regarded a prescription for Bextra, which I use for occasional "flare ups" on my hip (I'm only 37 but have some hip troubles from...

I recently started by Private Pilot training in Daytona Beach and love it. I actually never thought I would do as well as I'm doing and my instructor is hounding me about getting my medical as he things I should be read to solo very soon. First I'll admit it, I HATE DOCTORS!… What all is...

Today I was informed by my medical examiner that the “Medical Certificate” for 3rd class now expires after 60 months as opposed to 36 months for pilots under the age of 40 years at the time of issuance. I am trying to finish my VFR, but my student certificate expires after 24 months. The examiner...

"I think the FAA is actually starting to float the idea of either dropping or relaxing third class medicals." http://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/third_class_medical_certification_pilots_relax_drop_accident_203880-1.html Podcast...

Hi all, going for my medical soon and was wondering if I will be subject to a drug-screen urinalysis as well as other urine tests. I've tried looking for the info but could not find it. thanks, Jon

I myself haven't used the airport much, but it sure was nice to do some practice on the relatively small runway, at least compared to what I was used to at KBJC and KFNL at the time. It's a nice little airport, and in the summer, with taller buildings on either end of the runway, makes for...

Yesterday's 1 1/4 hour flight compressed to 9 minutes. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XvY44k1NdY Video contains landings at KJAN, KHKS and M16. Camera overheated at the end of my flight and I restarted it for the KMBO landing, ended up going around (bottom dropped out more then I cared for) and...

In 4 weeks I will attend an airshow I've never been to; "Wings Over Houston." Show is going on in spite of Ike, which was a concern. The main reason is to experience the most hardcore, insane aerobatics I've ever seen, Sean D. Tucker. Follow links to a 13 minute, full performance video here if...

Greetings On May 1, 1967 I flew my last pre-solo dual. I soloed on May 2, at 10 hours, in Cessna N8624J, a brand new 150, the first student to solo in it. The rent was $7/hr wet. Cheers H.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/weather/chi-weather_webdec10,0,7708189.story?coll=chi-entertainment-utl Nothing like freezing rain to throw a wrench in the gears. I'm familiar with the normal chaos of O'Hare -- I simply can't imagine what it's like with 400 cancelled flights. You couldn't pay...

Anyone seen any good written reviews of the various 406 EPIRBs and PLBs currently on the market? What about exeperience? Looking for something small enough to keep on one's person but that would have decent battery life in cold water. Needs to be waterproof too. Helen

Anybody know of a good place to get initial 414 training for insurance requirements in California?

Non-instrument-rated pilot and his 421C are down in the vicinity of Carson, WA. Last reported at 11000 (?). The mind boggles. Weather is not too swift in the Seattle area...dunno the condx down there. -- Bob Gardner Send a Singing Valentine to a loved one. Go to www.singingvalentine.com for...

I got semi-quoted the following (more specific quote will come later and I[m sure will be a bit more) unit $5800 indicator $1450 labor $4500 XM receiver $3600 + labor (optional) This is in a Mooney to replace a MX-170B (which I"m told is the same size so no need to move other radios around).

As a CFI I have a good amount of experience with the G1000 and 430 systems so I thought I ought to sit down with the 480 and try it out. Partly because I may buy one, but partly because there is a good chance as a Mooney CFI I will run into a student with such a unit. I guess I was pretty shocked...

Hey all, Like it says on Jays site I'm trying to land at all 50 states by age 40. A few days ago I finished a 4,800nm trip that leaves me with just 4 to go. Logged 44.6 hours and 32 touch&go's/landings, maybe you've been to or are familiar with some of them: LRJ-Lemars, IA / MJQ-Jackson, MN /...

....in at least five ways that I've found so far: o The 496 allows extensive customizing of displayed data fields. The G1000 is very limited in this respect. o The 496 automatically records each flight's origin, destination, time and distance. The G1000 lacks this feature. o The...

4CH Electric RC Helicopter for $83 Condition: 100% Brand New Shipment includes everything and ready to fly. The only thing you need in additional is just the AA size batteries for the transmitter. Detail of the helicopter, refer to http://www.HJ2K.com