On the real Baron 58, is there any forward thrust at all with the props feathered (or set to zero)? I have a slider set to the prop controls and if I set it to zero the plane will still drift forward slowly as I advance the throttles. I'm not clear on exactly what 0% does on the prop control. I...

I have a young friend who'se looking for a decent well-recommended flight school in the Kansas City, Kansas area. Any recommendations would be appreciated. Thanx! Ray

The government routinely publishes a list of miles-per-gallon consumption ratings for all cars sold in the U.S. Does anyone know whether such a list exists for aviation? I'm looking for a list of fuel consumption ratings for: - private jets - commercial jets.

About a year ago I passed a kidney stone. I know it passed because I saw it, and I know it was the only stone because I've had two ultrasounds: one on the night it passed showing just one stone, and another several months later showing no stones. My 3rd class medical expires in spring of...

I was reading on http://150cessna.tripod.com about owner manufactured parts. I was wondering if I could make my own interior parts? For example change plastic parts to aluminum, or titanium such as the plastic instrument bezels, mike holder ECT. I have access to a really nice machine shop, CNC...

Has anybody ever heard of an instructor turning a pre-solo student loose in an airplane alone for taxi practice around an airport without supervision ? It was basically "go taxi the airplane around the airport and taxiways but don't go on the runway and don't take off, I'll come back to check on...

Hello everyone, Long-time lurker first time poster...licensed skydiver. I'm interested in becoming a pilot (age 47) but given that my best corrected vision in my left eye is 20/40 and usually 20/50 (with hard contacts) as a result of keratoconus. I'm anticipating the need for a corneal...

First off, I'm a sim enthusiast. But I try to make my sim flying as realistic as possible. Besides, getting my ticket is still on my to-do list... some day. Lately I've been practicing navigation. It's too easy in a 747 with an FMS computer, so I'm putting around in a 172 and getting around with...

Hey, I'm you basic 200hr PPL-ASEL and a friend of mine has asked me to donate a sightseeing flight to her charity's auction. Four questions: First, since I'm not being reimbursed for the flight, I don't even think this fall under 61.113(d). It's basically just me taking up a stranger where, no...

Howdy. I'm currently having a problem with the FAA Medical Division. The situation is as follows. I have a minor endocrine disorder that is easily managed by a medication that is already FAA-approved. Neither the disorder nor the medication has *any* side effects that could remotely impact flying,...

Hi! This is a question to all you out there flying between commercial fields and uncontrolled private strips. In Europe these days, there is some legislation coming reg access to airports, and security. Basically, it involves that any person inside the fence should be "clean" in other words go...

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...

I just saw the NOVA program about how two fully loaded 747 jumbo jets collided on a fog-blanketed runway on the island of Tenerife, claiming the lives of 583 people in 1977. The pilot of the KLM plane ordered his plane to be refueled, so he rolled down the runway with 55 tons of fuel for a flight...

I just saw the NOVA program about how two fully loaded 747 jumbo jets collided on a fog-blanketed runway on the island of Tenerife, claiming the lives of 583 people in 1977. The pilot of the KLM plane ordered his plane to be refueled, so he rolled down the runway with 55 tons of fuel for a flight...

How does MS flight simulator simulate the symptoms of hypoxia?

Any answers to this question posed to me............ I was wondering of you knew of a website that offers some consulting on why certain people do NOT get hired for the flight attendant position? I have reason to believe that over the last 15 years, (on and off) that alot of these airlines are...

Working on getting my PPL and I'm trying to figure out the difference between standard rate turns versus constant rate turns and their relationship to speed. IIRC, a standard rate turn is 3 degrees per second and turn you 180 degrees in 1 minute. The rule of thumb for the bank angle to achieve...

Hi Guys, My father and I were returning to Petaluma (O69), called in on the 45 to downwind and were just about to turn downwind when a flight of three experimentals called in that they were set up for their "overhead entry". They were flying above pattern altitude on the runway heading, proceeded...

So I flew recently in a Commander. I was not a required crew member in this part 91 flight. I flew right seat and an ATP was PIC. He's not a CFI and I'm not instrument-rated. Can I log the time in some way to count the time towards experience in IMC or my total time? Of course I can stick it in my...

Hello everybody, I got a question regarding the so-called "elevation", i.e. the highest point of a runway. I have been told that the elevation is usually at the threshold, right before the touchdown zone, in order to ensure an easier take-off. However, as airplanes land in the same direction as...