In the mid-60s and early 70s people also did not have multiple cell phones (one for each family member), cable/satellite TV, satellite radio, "starter" homes the size of small castles, home entertainment centers, or 2 brand new cars (one an SUV) in the driveway. Today these are all looked...

Anybody know whether the Diamond DA40 is available with diesel power in the U.S.? I checked the website and the only engine is the ancient Lycoming IO360.

Isn't a policy that reduces staffing, and then authorizes mandatory overtime (with its federally mandated time-and-a-half pay rate) just a bit irrational? UNION: FAA "STAFFING TO BUDGET" The FAA seems intent on challenging long-established norms in terms of staffing levels,...

In a Cessna 150, anyone know where I can find replacement fuses? It's Bussman AGS 20 (for 20 amp). Thanks

Anyone have a suggestion for a reliable method for air/ground communications in-flight? I'd like to give a heads-up to family on the ground when I'm near (say within 15 minutes) to landing, and am not sure how I would do that mid- flight.

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http://www.cherokeeflyin.com/index.html This little fly-in has rapidly become one of our very favorites. It's organized by members (NOT the leader) of the Cherokee Pilots Association, is held at Tan-Tar-A Resort in Osage Beach, MO each year, and has managed (in just five short years) to attract...

Long ago it occurred to me that a twin-engine jet running with one engine out might be putting tremendous eccentric stress on the plyon and mounting of the running engine (meaning stress not aligned with the normal thrust vector of the engine). Today it occurred to me that this might not be true...

With the President in New London yesterday for the USCGA graduation, I'm sure there were TFR's... I didn't check since I didn't go flying yesterday. Apparently somebody else didn't, either... I was driving east down Rt. 95 when I saw something odd in the sky... as it came around I could see it was...

A friend of mine flew his Cherokee Six from PA to MI last week, in perfect weather, and told me that he was one of three GA planes on any center or approach frequency for the entire flight... Mary, the kids, and I flew (in absolute perfect VFR conditions) to Springfield, IL this past Sunday. ...

You're invited to not one, but TWO Oshkosh parties! That's right, TWO Oshkosh blow-outs, organized just for pilots and their guests. Check 'em out: 1. ** 5th Annual Pre-Oshkosh Fly-In Pool Party ** Each year, on the Saturday before OSH, we host a fly-in pool party at our aviation theme-suite...

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I loaded up the AOPA flight planner last night and notice a large area in mid western California that had a TFR. The shape was odd, and it was way bigger than anything I had seen. I read the text and it was controlled by the USCG, but I could not find any reason for the TFR. Anyone have any idea...

Funny story: http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/IAF/History/1971War/ArunPrakash.html

On May 26, 9:24 am, Mxsmanic wrote: kontiki writes: That's because you have been indoctrinated to fear firearms and that no "good' person should ever need one and they are 'dangerous'. Not so. The reality is that there is generally no indoctrination at all ...

Check out this new shopping site for new and used planes. Http://solarplane4sale.com Many makes/models. Check it out!

I have a mid time (1000 SFNEW) IO-360 Lycoming engine. Recently oil consumption has increased from about 1 quart/10 hours to about 1 quart/ 5 hours. For a long time we've collected oil on the bottom #1 plug but it seems like its worse now. In addition, we've had high aluminum levels in our oil...

I have been downloading Col. John Boyd's works to study and stumbled upon this... http://www.pogo.org/p/defense/da-050301-fa22.html I haven't read it yet, but plan to later tonight.

John Deakin included this link in his latest "Pelican's Perch" column on AvWeb.com: http://home.earthlink.net/~quade/lawnchair.html Despite the downbeat ending I find it inspirational: chase that dream...

Just read of a small airplane crash at Mountain Air, the golf and airport community located in the mountains of North Carolina that always advertises in the various US flying magazines. I was always intrigued by this airstrip but thought that the approach end of 14 there looked quite challanging,...