Saw a repeat episode of Mythbusters for the first time last night about the use of cell phones on an airplane and interference with cockpit instruments. I know that this was mentioned in a November 2006 thread briefly but the short of it was that they concluded cell phones really CAN interfere with...

Hello there, I am look for a person called "Capt. Doug". His email address was , however this no longer appears to be working. He last posted in Nov 2004. Can anyone help please? Kind regards, Simon

("Bob Fry" wrote) What will doom the US to the Yugoslavia model is the bigotry of its citizens, not the languages they use. I love when people call other people bigots these days. It means what? When Sweden becomes 67% Pakistani (sometime in the next 25 years!) will it still be Sweden?

Well, not exactly. It wasn't actually him on TV. It was not even a human being but a cartoon character. But, Lord, he looked EXACTLY how I picture Mr Anthony Atkielski, Esqui a middle-aged overweight ugly loser sitting in front of the computer all day long ****ing people off. In this episode...

I'm still in a bit of a quandry as to how to learn to make coordinated turns in a PC simulator that does not include a motion platform. I've turned on the visual alignment indicator that MSFS provides, which is a red "V" that sits squarely ahead in the visual field, effectively bolted to the...

In the interest in lightening the mood, I thought I'd share the following to fellow rec.aviation.piloting readers: Last time I checked no one had recorded it to audio, yet here is the infamous "I am the very model of a Usenet individual" (based on the "I am the very model of a modern...

Okay. since my recent question regarding ICAO codes I am one step further. Now I am looking for IATA codes. Yes, recently I've seen a link to an FAA directory containing all ICAO and US-IATA codes. But I need an international list. Wikipedia has a list - but it seems to be wrong. E.g. St....

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http://www.floridatoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070204/NEWS01/702040341/1006 Police drone plan draws fire Palm Bay wants to fly device; FAA, pilot group raise red flags BY J.D. GALLOP PALM BAY - -- Police Chief William Berger vows to deploy an unmanned aerial vehicle despite...

CNN reports that Nancy's B757 operating costs are $22,000.00 an hour. Geez, I used to think $125 an hours was expensive. -- Dallas

So, Wichita, Kansas seems to be blessed with a lot of airports and the sectional chart looks pretty busy. To the east of Wichita Mid Continent (ICT), there is Col. Jabara (towerless), Beech Factory (private field w/ tower), McConnell AFB, etc. McConnel's Class D just grazes Beech's towered...

Hello, How long did it take you to be considered successful in your profession or your hobbies? Your whole life? Did you ever think how many people may benefit from your experiences? Today, as a successful person who has learned from his/her mistakes, share your failures with those who walk the...

Good, positive press on the usefullness of GA: http://www.usatoday.com/travel/flights/2007-01-16-biz-pilots-usat_x.htm Jay Beckman PP-ASEL Chandler, AZ

I sat in the shadows for a long time attempting to ignore the resident troll, hoping against all odds that he would go away. When I could no longer restrain myself, I started feeding the troll against my better judgement. It is apparent that I have done nothing constructive in that regard...

Tony Nottingham England 14 February 2007 TO: All People Who Care I am a private individual posting this message to help Laboratory Animals. I apologize if this message is out of

DEDICATED TO ALL THOSE *WHO FLEW BEHIND ROUND ENGINES We gotta get rid of *those turbines, they're ruining aviation and our hearing... * A turbine is too simple minded, it has no *mystery. The air travels through it in a straight line and doesn't *pick up any of the pungent fragrance of...

Curious to see how many different countries are represented in this forum with licensed pilots. I've been licensed in more than a few but base in the USA. I have commercial licenses in USA, Canada, Ecuador, South Africa, Swaziland, Botswana, Egypt, Rhodesia, Mozambique, just to name a few. Most...

Ran across this item this morning. Besides being kind of cool, its a break from the serious discussions that have ensued lately. As far as I am aware, this is legit. http://www.schwimmerlegal.com/2007/02/is_this_use_of.html Synopsis: Gulfstream flew a 8.5 hour test flight the other day...

I'm going to be on vacation in Nassau in the Bahamas and would like to take a lesson while I'm there - does anyone know of a flight school there? I can't seem to find one on the web. TIA

http://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/reauthorization/ Washington Headquarters Press Release For Immediate Release Release No. AOC 05-07 February 14, 2007 Contact: Melanie Alvord or Laura Brown Phone: (202) 267-3883 New FAA Reform Legislation to Transform Air Travel for Millions of Flyers