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"Trying out" a different insturctor just to see - good idea? Badidea? by
GEG
Hi everyone,
I'm a student with about 10 flights under my belt.
I had an instructor for the first 4 that I really liked.
I departed for a while, then had a new instructor that
I also really like - but for COMPLETELY different reasons,
and I can consider him "acceptable", but not great.
I wish I...
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Victor W. Strode 1933 WIG craft by
malcolm
hello folks
found thgis neat webpage of old forgotten craft,
bloke called Victor W. Strode designed a WIG Boat ! back in 1993 in Oregon
USA,
and in 1936 made some Ambulance craft which went into use according to this
website.
http://www.rexresearch.com/boats/1boat.htm
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Tcas by
Jessica Stanley
Hey everyone!
Since I received great feedback from you all about a headset, I figured I would ask another question regarding a TCAS system. I'm sure you all have heard about the various GA plane crashes that have taken place in the last year. These events bring me to my question. I am shopping for...
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by NeilG
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A Killer Bonanza by
Orval Fairbairn
A friend sent me this website, showing a KILLER Bonanza!
http://1000aircraftphotos.com/Contributions/1953.htm
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KLN94 updates with Sandisk writer - unit-specific? by
Peter Clark
On Sun, 29 Jan 2006 12:31:20 +0000, wrote:
I have a KLN94 and have been offered one of the old Sandisk compact
flash writers (USB) that Bendix King used to sell.
I know that if one downloads the data into a laptop and uses the cable
to transfer it to the KLN94, that data...
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Taiwan applies for ICAO membership by
David Powell[_2_]
Story:
http://www.aviationweek.com/Article.aspx?id=/article-xml/AW_09_23_2013_p66-616974.xml
http://www.aviationweek.com/Article.aspx?id=/article-xml/AW_09_23_2013_p66-616974.xml
I hope they get it, too. Tired of them being slighted by the west.
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polar diagram in high altitude by
dominik lenné
Hi,
I wonder whether the lift over resistance coefficient diagram (aka polar
diagram or lilienthal diagram) of a given airplane changes much with
altitude.
The rationale behind the question is, that I read somewhere, that commercial
aircraft are flying in the so called "coffin corner", that is...
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Photo of damaged Ethiopian Airlines 787 in London by
David Powell[_2_]
https://twitter.com/raisinganchor/status/355729741552185344/photo/1
https://twitter.com/raisinganchor/status/355729741552185344/photo/1
Retweeted by Aviation Week. Loose panels or some kind of strike?
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NY State wants to fingerprint student pilots by
Roy Smith
A bill has wound its way through the NY State assembly and senate
which would require fingerprinting and criminal background checks for
all student pilots.
If you live in NY State, please write or call Gov Pataki urging him to
veto this bill. More information...
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Increasing Aviation Publicity by
SBPilot33
Has anyone else noticed all the "all of a sudden" Aviation publicity in media lately? I bet its because of people knowing of all the pilot boomers who are to retire in the next decade or so. I sure you've all seen it: (the new Pan Am TV Series, Disney's "Airplanes"(Cars Sequel) coming out next...
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Theories of lift by
Avril Poisson
Title of Paper: The Role of Lift Demons and Thrust Pixies in Heavier Than
Air Flight
Publication Date: April 1st
Abstract: The role of Lift Demons in aeronautics was first explained in
1994 by Mary Shafer (NASA). Since then, Shafer's work has been explored
and revised. This paper summarises...
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Pilot Quiz or test by
patsy
Hi,
I just started training for a private license.
I found a book on Amazon.com called
"Airplane Trivia" which I found helpful.
Can anyone recommend any other
test or quiz books for a beginner?
Thanks, Patsy.
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iPad APPS ? by
Robert11[_3_]
Hello,
Looked, but couldn't seem to find any.
Might anyone know of any free (or inexpensive) iPad APPs that would
enable one to hear Tower and Tracon conversations from different sites ?
Or other "good" Aero. related APPS ?
Thanks,
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Jet A / JP-4 ?? by
CVBreard
Jet fuel used be be JP-4 (I believe there was also a JP-5, perhaps others), and
is now Jet A.
What are the differences?
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[HD Video] Flying in the USA by
killianaero
Hi everyone,
This is my new video of a trip with a friend who made his time building in the USA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncVb3HHqQW0
I hope you'll enjoy these awesome landscapes! :)
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Web videos: D-Day, Midway, Thundering B-29s, WW2 MG Shootout & more by
Zeno[_1_]
eno's Warbird Video Drive-In June 2012 Newsletter
Hello World War 2 aircraft fans --
This month we're commemorating the 68th anniversary of the D-Day
landings, the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Midway & more!
You are invited to drop by Zeno's Warbird Video...
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Alaska No.1 in US for cargo plane crashes by
Joanna
Alaska led the nation in fatal cargo plane crashes over the past
decade. Risk factors include night flights, winter operations,
unusual weather conditions.
http://joanna09.vox.com/
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PHOTOS: N14 and some PHL - August 07, 2010 - Kathy Jaffe Challenge by
DV
PHOTOS: N14 and some PHL - August 07, 2010 - Kathy Jaffe Challenge
First, what are the odds of getting C-FWUT (Challenger) at PHL going
to Flying W and getting C-FWTT (Pitts) at Flying W. Lots of planes as
usual, so here they are.
Photos Link:
http://phlairline.com/spotter/080710.html
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by DV
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