http://www.wafb.com/Global/story.asp?S=4038264 I found this link in alt.binaries.multimedia.aviation. I thought you guys should see this. After seeing this clip, I wonder why the pilot would begin a takeoff rollout with all the vehicles on the side of road. The risk factor would cut down...

some questions if anyone knows the answers... is 757 fly by wire or fly by cable? The FMCS has full flight and landing capability, is it a separate control system? The FANS network, is it capable of directing "goto location/altitude" and "set airspeed to K" type commands to the plane?

As we all know, ever since Dudley posted his intent to leave the group a few days ago, he has posted a plethora of messages touting other forums, in an obvious attempt to dilute RAP. I guess I interpret that as a "If I can't control the group, I'll destroy it attitude", and see this as a very...

Air Carriers and Biz-jets Target GA Recreational Fliers The airline industry is terrified. They've got more aircraft than they know what to do with, and even more on order. Passengers are unhappy with the airline travel experience, and their numbers threaten to dwindle as a result. High revenue...

While watching a lot of landing videos and whatnot, I hear "minimums" called out as an aircraft approaches its landing field. From what I've been told, "minimums" indicates the decision as to whether or not the field is in sight, correct? so if minimums are not met, go around? Am I right in...

Hello everybody. I am travelling to Las Vegas (from Australia) in March for a work conference but have three full days in Los Angeles. I thought that I would use the opportunity to do some flying and maybe even take advantage of some unusual types that you wouldn’t and couldn’t find in my part of...

If the number of private pilots is down from 299,000 to 236,000, why are prices for used aircraft maintaining and even out pacing inflation? Economics 101, first day of class - price is determined by supply and demand. Yet I've noticed over the past couple of years the average price for a late...

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.

There's still no information on the FAA web site: http://www.faa.gov/data_statistics/accident_incident/preliminary_data/ Does anyone have any more information about this MAC: http://robots.cnn.com/2007/US/05/11/aircraft.crash.ap/index.html SHARONVILLE, Ohio (AP) -- Two small planes...

The previous post on this topic got me wondering. Just how different would the two engines need to be? I'm no expert, but it seems to me cam shaft(s), magnetos, and prop are the parts that would be different from one side to the other. I almost forgot, reverse the polarity on the starter...

Had some time to kill this afternoon, so I uploaded 18 (yep, EIGHTEEN) new aviation videos to our website. These have been sent to me by folks from all over the world. Everything from video of a new helicopter owner who tried to take 'er for a spin without the bother of flight lessons (oops!), to...

A few months ago there was a discussion here about positioning on the runway at an angle to better see traffic from the rear while awaiting takeoff clearance, and I opined in the face of dissent by Steven McNicoll that it was a good idea. I had a chance to fly a 172 while I was out west and was...

Hi everyone, I am an instrument pilot who hasn't been able to fly but once every 2 months in the last year or so, because of the fact that I got married, and have a little one. I am looking for a place or organization where I can volunteer my time as a pilot, not have to pay too much for the...

By Deborah Charles WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A group of airline pilots gave the U.S. government failing grades on Thursday in several areas of aviation security including the screening of employees and cargo, and defending planes from shoulder-fired missiles. The Coalition of Airline Pilots...

I haven't seen it posted yet, so I'll jump in... BOTH SpacehipOne and the Global Flyer will be at OSH this year. If you've been putting off scheduleing your time off from work, this should get you off your butt! Jim

I've lived in this country for many years, paid my taxes, been a schoolteacher and a Scout leader, and now this: http://dms.dot.gov/search/searchResultsSimple.cfm?numberValue=19147&searchType=docket. The restrictions recently placed on 12500 training is being extended to all aircraft. TSA claims...

For those of you who were following the posts about the model B52 a few months back- http://www.stukastudios.se/b52.htm

x-no-archive: yes What are Class III and Class II medicals going for in you area, for example metro Boston or metro Philadelphia? I've run into the problem that the AMEs I've called are too busy with their regular practice to do medicals. Unfortunately, the FAA only permits so many AMEs per each...

I will be flying down to the NASCAR race in Atlanta on March 14th. For those of you who have flown out of races, it is a pain in the butt to get an IFR clearance and get out of the airport quickly. By far, the best way is to take off VFR and try to file and get a clearance in the air. The...

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...