Can anyone provide a pointer to some hardware/software usable on a portable computer (Microsoft's CE, or perhaps even XP on a small system) that provides a backup AI solution using "solid state gyros" (accelerometers? altitude heading reference system?). I'm looking for something that I can run on...

Hi all, Thinking about taking the 172 from Boston to Montreal because it just isn't cold enough here in New England. I love Montreal but the 6+ hour drive is just a little too much for a weekend trip and it looks like the Skyhawk could meet the airlines on price for 2 people and probably beat them...

I'm VFR and have some questions about IFR. I've been toying with the idea of pursuing an IFR rating, especially due to the recent (uncharacteristic) fog. I've only flown real in IMC once. I was at a class D airport, and the CFI got clearance before takeoff. He got all kinds of instructions for...

I flew JetsGo flight 178 (Toronto to Vancouver) on 19 January 2005. The equipment was an MD-83. I'm convinced the right-hand engine was not operational! I could not see the turbofan spinning (looked stationary) and the flight took about an hour longer than scheduled (they blamed strong...

http://www.airlinehistorymuseum.com/ So we used our own webpage today, trying to find something new to do with the kids. My first plan had been to fly to Rantoul, IL (the old Chanute Air Force Base), which has an outstanding aviation museum on the field -- but my kids whined so much about having...

http://alexisparkinn.com/fly-in_aviation_museums.htm I created this website a year ago with input from everyone on this newsgroup. With it I have tried to list every aviation museum that you can actually fly into and visit WITHOUT having to rent or borrow a car. In other words, these museums are...

I'm writing a story in which a man with a Canadian pilots licence is in the U.S. and needs to rent and fly a light plane within the U.S. What is the situation with respect to reciprocity, i.e., the U.S. authorities recognizing a Canadian licence? Or, vice versa? John Lowry Flight Physics

Is the fuel flowmeter in the newer Cessna 172s (and others?) a true flow meter (as in a small turbine meter generating pulses, etc.), or is it a pressure gauge or pressure transmitter measuring the fuel pressure in (whatever)? I got the you-know-what scared out of me while in flight and this *&^#@...

Does anyone know if Garmin intends to provide XM WX Satellite Weather with their aviation portable gps units? Garmin has released the GDL 30/30A weather data receiver for use with their marine units and they provide satellite weather for their panel-mounted aviation units but nothing for aviation...

During my checkout in a G-1000 equipped 182, I had asked if there was a way to show two navaids simultaneously on the HSI and was told that it wasn't possible with the current software. In this month's AOPA Pilot, I see that there is a G-1000 equipped Mooney on page 72, with both NAV1 and NAV2...

A message some time back gave some specs for internal volume and weight-carrying capability of the 380, but I've lost the link. Could anyone supply those numbers off the top of their head or give a link or pointer where to look? What I'm after are just rough numbers for the total internal...

What state? "David R." wrote: Can anyone recommend a basic aerobatic / unusual attitude course in the southeast? Thanks in advance.

Hi guys, A friend an I were stuck in traffic next to Santa Monica airport. I looked over and saw the gate leading into the airport, and I joked to my friend that if we had a transceiver, we could drive up to the runup, then call SMO ground and request transition across the runway to the lower...

From our recent flight to Kansas City: http://www.alexisparkinn.com/airline_history_museum.htm It's chock-full of fascinating memorabilia and displays, all made especially pertinent by the new movie, "The Aviator." We highly recommend it. -- Jay Honeck Iowa City, IA

The January issues of the aviation rags are including commentary on the final report of AA587, the "airplane loses tail" incident. My question with regard to the A380 and its larger vertical stabilizer is: Has Airbus revisited their design philosophy and strengthened the vertical stabilizer...

Yesterday arrived bright and sunny, although somewhat cold, after the sequence of low pressure systems rolled through the end of last week. A friend emailed me Sunday morning that she was going to be at the airport and wanted to know if I wanted to get a closer look at the sun. I contacted her and...

Anyone have any recommendations on a local airport/FBO to fly into to visit the Naval Air museum in Pensacola while in Florida? Jim

I wonder how close the FAA and NTSB work together, one is after the fact and usually a result of improper before the fact procedure. My gripe is with the FAA, I know of a company that is submitting flasified data, can I prove it...yes if I had access to several areas I will never have access to. ...

I currently hold my PPL-A in Canada, and would like to begin the "book-learning" part of my training for the Instrument rating. Suggestions for CANADIAN reading material and text-books for this from qualified and experienced pilots and or instructors out there would be much appreciated. Thanks ...

I currently hold my PPL-A in Canada, and would like to begin the "book-learning" part of my training for the Instrument rating. Suggestions for CANADIAN reading material and text-books for this from qualified and experienced pilots and or instructors out there would be much appreciated. Thanks ...