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Semi - NORDO in a Champ to Oshkosh - Misc questions by
Mike Johnson
Wife and I want to go to Oshkosh this year in our '46 Champ.
It's about 850 - 900 miles from the east coast, and we'd
like to camp along the way and after we arrive.
I'd love any suggestions, but here's some of my thoughts and
questions.
1) We've no source of power other than the main battery...
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Latest Post by
Larry Dighera
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May 30th 05 04:02 AM
by JohnH
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ADIZ pilot's ticket revoked by
A.Coleman
http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2005/05/23/national/a121517D16.DTL&sn=018&sc=478
AA Revokes License of D.C. 'Alert' Pilot
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Monday, May 23, 2005
(05-23) 12:15 PDT WASHINGTON (AP) --
The government has revoked the license of the pilot in charge of the small
plane that strayed to...
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New Prohibited Area by
Antoņio
Northwest flyers might want to look at this AOPA article that announces
the establishment of new Prohibited area over the Bangor sub base in
Washington state. Currently it's a TFR...
http://www.aopa.org/whatsnew/newsitems/2005/050525wa.html
What do you all think of this?
Antonio
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ADS-B Positives and Negatives - USA by
MM
We are in the process of implementing ADS-B in Australia in every
powered aircraft from Mircolight to the big end of town.
Could you let us know the positives and negatives?
1. Cost's and who is paying for it in the USA? (i.e General Aviation,
Aircraft Owners, Government etc)
2. How is it...
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Seaplane Rating Add-On and Seaplane Rental by
Peter Bauer
Hi Group,
i have a question concerning a seaplane rating add-on to a Private
Certificate ASEL.
I'm interested in the ASES-Add-On to my Certificate, but what if i'd
like to rent a seaplane after the Rating Add-On, is this possible
directly after doing it or do i've to get experience with a CFI...
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The Boeing Triple 7 by
Jay Honeck
....is simply an awesome aircraft.
With 9 rows across (2+5+2) in an aircraft as long as a 747 -- but with only
two gigantic engines -- modern materials, an excellent sound system, and
little video screens in the seat backs, I was absolutely astounded at the
comfort and ride of this plane.
I've...
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even the pros dont get it right by
Chris
Heard on London Airways today, NorthWest 43 called up at 'nine thousand feet
climbing to one five thousand feet' the controller ever the diplomat asked
'northwest 43 can you confirm you are climbing to Flight level 150?' 'Affirm
came the reply'
mind you he was in some cruddy old DC-10 so he was...
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May 29th 05 12:54 AM
by Chris
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Incursion statement issued by
Corky Scott
The two pilots who flew their Cessna 150 into the Washington ADIZ have
issued a statement explaining what happened. It's at:
http://www.avweb.com/eletter/archives/avflash/405-full.html#189826
Just in case anyone is interested....
Corky Scott
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C172 crash at Coney Island by
Gary Drescher
Four people died aboard a 172 that crashed at Coney Island today
(http://www.nytimes.com/2005/05/22/nyregion/22crash.html?hp).
According to witness descriptions, the plane approached the shore at low
altitude, turned sharply, and then plummeted vertically. The witnesses had
the usual confusion...
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We lost a good one.... by
[email protected]
On Tuesday, May 17 Robert Bosley was murdered by an intruder who broke
into his home. Bob was a good friend of mine. I was also his CFI. At
the exact time we were scheduled to fly together on Saturday, I will
instead be attending his funeral. He was a good man, a good father and
husband, a good...
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Yet another media outlet gets it WRONG by
Guy Elden Jr
Woke up this morning (5/25/05) to hear this on WPLJ in NY (in reference
to the ADIZ incursion a couple weeks ago)...
- Rumsfeld had ordered the plane to be shot down, and they were
literally seconds away from doing so...
- The "CFI" had his "license" revoked...
- The "student pilot" would not be...
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Mitsubishi MU2 Crash at KHIO by
Withheld By Request
All 4 occupants killed on impact. Happened on a clear, mild evening shortly
after takeoff. Witnesses describe a "spiral into the ground" near the
departure end of the runway. Possibly one engine not turning.
www.katu.com
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May 27th 05 11:58 PM
by gatt
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NORDO and Flight Following question by
Ben Hallert
I was talking with a friend the other day, and he posed an interesting
question to me.
I use flight following occasionally. It's a great service, and as a
VFR pilot I appreciate the (workload permitting) traffic advisories.
We were discussing this when my friend asked 'So, what do you do if...
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SWRFI - 05, The Texas Flyin... LONG by
David Staten
Ok gang, just wanted to share with you guys a little about my trek today.
First off, this is the same Dave S who has been posting here for years.
I just finally decided "what the hell" and use my full name. For those
who think its "no big deal" just keep in mind I have had some issues in
the past...
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May 27th 05 03:09 PM
by ET
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Mayor Daley was in Town Today by
Icebound
For those Toronto-area pilots who may have missed the 6-o'clock TV news
today, Mayor Daley was in town today, "advising" Mayor Miller on how to run
a waterfront.
The bit was *highly* complimentary of Daley's Chicago-waterfront initiatives
(complimentary by both the reporter and by Mayor Miller),...
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CAP Level 1 on-line?? by
Robert M. Gary
Is it possible to take my CAP level 1 training on-line? I don't see any
classes coming up in my area.
-Robert
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TV Interview With Pilot From ADIZ Incident by
Jay Beckman
www.msnbc.com
Look for the Today Show link
Small box near the center of page ... as of 930mst, it was #6 of 13 video
clips you could choose from.
Jay Beckman
PP-ASEL
Chandler, AZ
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