2600 miles -- in two days. Whew! We're back from the Reno Air Races (two days early, sadly, to get out ahead of a winter storm system that rolled into the Rockies on Friday afternoon), and I'm here to tell you: Reno ROCKS! I've never seen anything quite like it. In Reno, aircraft engines that...

Angel Flight Loses Member, Wing Leader, and Friend See: http://www.angelflight.org and http://www.angelflight.org/colorado Dear AFW Members, Tuesday afternoon we received the very sad news that Jim Long, our Angel Flight West Montana Wing Leader, as well as an AFW Board Member, died in a plane...

Hi Calvin, Yes, I think there is a future for diesels. My main (and probably only) concern is the weight of a diesel versus a standard light-fuel burning IC av-engine. When the weight of a diesel is comparable to a standard IC engine, then you'll have a hum-dinger. the combined weight...

Just wanted everybody to know that I have a 40' x 30'+- "T" hangar for rent. It is at the Mcminnville Oregon airport and costs $250 per month. It is a new unit that includes basic electricity. Protect your baby from the upcoming winter; available now.. Contact John...

For immediate release Razor's Edge Software releases AirPlan Lite, a free-ware version of the popular AirPlan flight planning software package. Boise , ID - September 18, 2004 - Razor's Edge Software, producer of AirPlan flight planning software, announced the release of a new product; AirPlan...

Since 000 is not a real direction... (North is 360) ..., is there some significant history why easterly/westerly cruising altitudes were chosen on the basis of: 000-179 --- 180-359 as opposed to the more intuitive: 001-180 --- 181-360 ???

Returning to HPN from the northwest last night, approach cleared me to the Tappan Zee bridge, then to HPN as usual. I said "unable, the TZ bridge is inside the TFR" and proposed a route to the Carmel VOR, then direct HPN, which the controller accepted. This is the relevant part...

A girl I know told me she went out with an airline pilot the other day. He told her a "story" about where he was transporting an empty 737 passenger plane to somewhere, on the way he rolled it. My friend seems to think he is credible. I don't know. . . -- Chris W

When running on batteries, it sometimes gives "low battery" warnings with a fresh charge, and the battery level display shows a completely discharged state. Restarting the unit clears the problem. After about 3 months, the power cable fell apart at the GPS end. -- Dan C172RG at BFM

Are these people -- who are not just here in the US, but are currently dominating the Republican Party -- themselves 6th Century, or 21st Century???] Lol - I was wondering myself which century he was implying "we" were representing ;)

Hi, I know this was discussed a while back, but I couldn't locate the thread. It looks like the weather will be good for the next few days, so I'm considering a visit to the Air Force Museum at Wright Patterson. I'd appreciate some suggestions about which GA airport to use. TIA Neil

Hey, I'm a new instrument pilot in central IL & I'm interested in getting involved with Angel Flight. Can anyone point me in the right direction for Angel Flight in this part of the country? Thanks! --

Or at least more correct info. I'm a relatively healty enough 31 year old MALE, who's in the process of interviewing CFIs before I start primary flight training. In the process of getting all my ducks in a row, I decide to get a 3rd class student medical out of the way before I spend too much...

or the pilot simply followed the instructions to use the BSR in the event of a spin. Actually, the instructions are to try conventional recovery techniques and THEN deploy the chute if they don't work. I wonder if that was done. Also, I'd be very interested to know more about the...

It was brought to my attention that the thumbnails for the race page itself were all screwed up -- so here is the corrected version: www.alexisparkinn.com/the_air_races.htm -- Jay Honeck Iowa City, IA Pathfinder N56993 www.AlexisParkInn.com "Your Aviation Destination"

OK, inspired by Jay's trip to Reno, here's a report on our trip to KOSU in Columbus, OH from NJ and back last week. I, too have pondered the relative merits of getting my instrument rating, and have reached most of the same conclusions as Jay. The discussion is relevant to this trip, too. 7:00...

ANTHRAX IN A CAN When a lone terrorist can decimate a city with a Coke can full of anthrax it’s time to rethink our policies. Over six million 40x8x8 foot containers enter our ports annually and less than six percent are inspected. It only takes one container to conceal weapons that could wipe...

I'm a student pilot and have heard mixed reviews of Flight Sim software. Some say it's great for a little on the ground practice. Others say it's really a waste of time. I don't expect it to really take the place of air time, but I'm wondering if anyone out there can tell me if it's really...

Sorry for re-posting. Is it possible to make a trip from Key West to Cancun, Mexico in a Piper Warrior?. Has anyone done it in a Warrior? Any tips or advice? Anything in particular from past experiences in Cancun or Cozumel from GA standpoint? Any pointers from the group will be appreciated. I want...

please excuse my dumbness,but just what is "IFR certification" when used in the context such as "What was the date of your last IFR certification?" if your aircraft has all required instruments and you have complied with FAR 91.411 regarding static, transponder, and altimeter tests within last 24...