I haven't figured out why TFR's exist. How are they supposed to protect the President and/or whatever else? Does the Secret Service and the FAA really think that just having a "no flight activity" within an imaginary circle sixty miles across will really stop a determined assailant? Besides,...

Hello all I love flying and aeroplanes. recently i thought to get a commercial flying licence 1. can somebody recommend a good and cheap commercial flying school with a good Reputation (in Australia , united state, europe) whice can train me and help me find a job as a commercial pilot? 2. how much...

My cousin is looking at a glider in Canada. His question is, if he bought it, what is involved in getting the N number? Thanks... Chuck -- Having a smoking section in a restaurant,

Extracted form Houston Chronicle, 19 Sept. CRASH AFTER AIR SHOW KILLS PILOT The pilot of a WWII warplane was killed when it crashed near Ellington Field on Saturday evening. Houston Aviation Department spokesman, Ernie DeSoto, said the plane crashed about 6 pm in a field off Clear Lake City Bvd.

The four of us flew in yesterday, on an absolutely glorious autumn morning. The air was smooth and thick, and we had a nice 5 - 8 knot tail wind that had us sailing along at better than 150 knots at 4500 feet. The colors, past their prime here in Iowa, were bursting as we flew south over...

I'm taking my 7 month old son on a cross-country next month. He's flown on an airline before and he handled it quite well. I'm worried about hearing protection. Should I even bother? Would regular ear-muffs be enough for him or should I find some infant-sized hearing protection? How about...

I am looking for some opinions on life insurance. I currently have PIC/Lincoln Benefit and they are charging me twice what Midland National has proposed to me for the same policy. Both have aviation/pilot riders. Does anybody have any experience with the two companies to give an opinion?

In article , Larry Dighera writes: While the cost to operate the shuttles may be great, imagine the cost, in today's dollars, to build a replacement and train the personnel. Compared to the cost of operating existing shuttles, it...

I have already been proved wrong on this issue by an individual and by the FAA. I am just wanting to know your opinion on this. If I am *not* an A&P and I own, but didn't build, a homebuilt aircraft that has an experimental certificate, am I allowed to repair or inspect the aircraft and sign off...

If a small single engine plane can out-climb its engine-out glide ratio from take off through the top of climb point, wouldn't it follow that it can always theoretically make it back to the departure airport in the event of engine failure ? Assuming straight out departure, no wind, and the...

Hi all, I'm working on an article about the Columbia shuttle disaster. I'd like to exchange emails with folks in the southwest who participated in airborne searchs. It is an aviation magazine and ground search parties don't fit. The editor suggested sticking with involvement by the CAP and/or...

I've asked this before, but (I think) in a different newsgroup. I'm going to buy a handheld GPS, but I'm not sure what to buy. Amongst the dedicated GPS boxes, my leaning is towards the Garmin 196. I've read all sorts of good things about it here, and people seem to like it. It also has the...

In article , (Scott Lowrey) writes: Anybody have experience with truly bizarre runways (not including carriers)? St Barts, in the Carribean. The approach has you aiming about 50 feet agl through a "saddle". (hills on both...

"ArtP" wrote in message It is very useful for maintaining proficiency as opposed to currency. I would agree only as far as IFR instrument scan and procedures. -- John T http://tknowlogy.com/tknoFlyer

From NTSB quote On Oct 14, 2003, at 1600 daylight time, a Wright Redux Association 1903 Wright Flyer, N203WF, piloted by a private plot, received substantial damage on impact with terrain after the airplane stalled during takeoff at an altitude of about 30 feet at the Clow International Airport,...

Someone got upside down at Spanaway (WA) on Saturday. 1946 red something, looked a little like a Stinson but I don't think so. Anybody know more? I have a friend who owns a similar plane. Pilot injured, pass. OK. Looked like a lovely plane. Shame. Hope the pilot gets back on their feet...

On Sat, 11 Oct 2003 at 00:39:56 in message , Jan-Olov Newborg wrote: You should explain that all pressure differentials only comes from "turning the airflow", just as NASA Glenn Research shows he That is just not true....

Park your plane in front of your home! Find lots of information about residential airports, hangar homes, and private airstrips at www.AirportHomes.com. The site has a directory of residential airparks, hangar homes for sale now, fly-in resorts, airpark realtors, and a discussion group about...

Is there a PriceWatch like website for aviation? Anyone used www.pricewatch.com for buying PC's or parts? It's great and makes sure you get the best price. But does anyone know of a site like that for aviation or just general purchases, like home electronics, appliances, etc? Kobra

On Mon, 13 Oct 2003, Montblack wrote: ("Corky Scott" wrote) snip We were cleared to takeoff and I took the runway and turned right to track the centerline. Takeoff was fine and we ...ended up playing "escaped convict and the warden's wife" at 5,000 ft. Don't you have to be...