The P-40B is also known as Tomahawk IIA included more armor and self- sealing fuel tanks in early combat operations. David Lee "Tex" Hill flew the Curtiss P-40 in the 2nd Pursuit Squadron. Warplanes.com offers the P-40B Tomahawk model aircraft signed by Tex Hill. It has a span of 17.75 inches and...

I read the the complex endorsement involves being instructed in retractable gear, flaps and constant speed prop. I'm learning to fly in a C172, which has flaps, so it seems unusual to me that flaps are specified in the complex rating given that I have been using them since day one. The only...

In the book "Takeoffs and Landings" by Leighton Collins--who is referenced in "Stick and Rudder"--there is no mention of the term "ground effect." Rather, Collins talks briefly about "ground cushion" and how air "piles up" beneath the wings. Do people still teach this? -c

Has anyone been able to get the FAA web site to issue you a temporary certificate with the new required ICOA wording of "English Proficient" on it? I asked for a verification of priv as well as a temporary certificate and selected my reason as the "English Proficiency". I quickly got both in email...

For those who have never been there, and for those who long to return: http://www.eaa.org/spiritmovie/ Mary and I just watched this movie, curled up under blankets -- and they really captured the spirit of the show. The snow may be high, and the temperature may be bitter -- but we know that...

This happend in my neck of the woods, amazing there wasn't a car crash or something from rubber necking! http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080225/LOCAL/802250370

I already have a high-performance sign-off with several hours in a C182 and a couple in a Bonanza. I have found a couple of places which rent a C172RG for a reasonable price. My goal is to be get my commercial and I'm starting to work on my IFR. With that in mind, I'm looking at taking at least...

The Pueblo Historical Aircraft Society (PHAS) is seeking volunteers to operate the Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum (PWAM) located on the grounds of the Pueblo Memorial Airport (PUB). The museum has a collection of over 25 military aircraft and missiles on display. Volunteers are needed for gift...

"WASHINGTON (AP) - A helicopter carrying three senior U.S. senators has made an emergency landing in Afghanistan. Sens. John Kerry, Joseph Biden and Chuck Hagel were aboard the aircraft., according to Jon Summers, a spokesman for Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid. The lawmakers are on a trip...

There is one week left to comment on this onerous and fatally flawed FAA proposal that may cost as much as $17,000 per aircraft with little to no benefit to the GA community. My website at StopADS-B.org/ADS.htm gives details. You can also read about it at aopa.org. You can read comments,...

A question to all the CFIs on the board who actually remember --- How many hours in the right seat before you felt as competent in the right as in the left? (In a side by side, not a tandem, Bertie) I flew right seat for the first time in a couple of weeks and I felt as co-ordinated on landings...

Seeing that Sat phone rentals are getting cheaper and cheaper it almost doesn't make sense to fly out of the country (especially to remote areas) without one. I'm going on a trip to central American in a couple of weeks and am wondering if anyone can recommend a provider. I will likely not use the...

Is there a particular reason why engine monitors would be useful in a single-engine aircraft but not useful in a multiengine aircraft? I seem to read about them only in connection with singles.

Hi all, A recurring theme seems to be that one should should not rely in fuel gauges. I can understand that from a safety point of view (I always dip the tank before start), but I get the feeling that they are considered just plain inaccurate. Why is that, every car I've driven has a fuel gauge...

Hello, I am 27 years old and am hard-of-hearing. I recently passed the hearing portion for a third-class medical (barely), but I think I may have gotten more lucky than not. The AME I had did the old "tone" test where you raise your hand whenever you hear a certain tone in the headset. I seem to...

A B-2 crashed at Guam. Both pilots ejected and survived. Think this is the first bird they have lost? Big John

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Why were there not many Pazmany PL4's built ? Here's one I saw Fly back in 1982 at Red Deer Alberta http://www.abpic.co.uk/photo/1019962/

My wife and I are planning to fly our plane to the Chicago Blues Festival for four days in early June. Plan to then take a train to DC or NYC for a week or so, then return to Chi and fly home. Since Meigs is now gone (where I used to fly into), where would be the best place to fly into and leave...

OK, I have an IMC, IFR question, eventhough I've just begun to solo working towards my PPL. Let say your your CFI throws you the key and saids, "Go ahead, have at it! Your first XC solo..." What if I get caught in an IMC without warning, you know one of those totally unexpected sudden...