Cessna gave up high wing version of the 206 on steroids, the 208 Caravan. Now, the New Zealander's give usthe low wing version of the Cherokee Six on steroids... (from AvWeb) Kiwis Launch Utility Turboprop New Zealand has entered the increasingly crowded utility aircraft sector with a low-wing...

If it were April first, it wouldn't have taken me a millisecond to start smiling at this but, no, it's for real (or whatever passes for real in TSA land). This from CNN: "The FBI is warning police nationwide to be alert for people carrying almanacs, cautioning that the popular reference books...

FAA EXPECTED TO ESTABLISH TFR OVER LAS VEGAS AOPA is sending this message to advise you that airspace restrictions are expected over New Year's Eve celebrations in Las Vegas tomorrow, December 31. According to the FAA, the notam is expected to create a temporary flight restriction (TFR) within a...

I want to create a flight plan that goes from airport A to B then to C and back to A. The headings will change during that flight which means I have to fly at both even+500 and odd+500 feet altitudes (VFR flight). How do I make the flight planner reflect those altitudes in the flight log without...

And the problem is? "Martin Hotze" wrote in message ... http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/news/a/2003/12/30/national0543EST0 468.D TL or http://makeashorterlink.com/?X5E425BE6 ---snip

Just announced on the local news tonight. The airspace around Las Vegas to include North Las Vegas (VGT) and Henderson (HND) will be closing early on wednesday, they said it was closing to all General Aviation and helocopters at 9pm and will remained closed untill sometime thursday afternoon. Not...

I've always dreamed about buying a Citation or even a Malibu (after winning the lottery, of course). However it's obvious to me that I'll fly around 100 hours a year, and not much more. I doubt I can stay a competent pilot flying a Citation solo for only 100 hours a year (I have no actual...

Any rental pilot/flying club types out there carrying spare postion light bulbs with them? Do you have to be an A&P to change them? Do owners frown on replacing bulbs without being informed first? How hard is it to change them on Archers and 172s? Its getting old finding the lights burned out...

I am going to take an instrument training seminar near Dulles in January and am trying to decide if I should fly down (1.3 hrs) or drive (3.5 hrs). Flying sounds a lot more logical but I am wondering about the fees charged by either of the big-time FBOs there. I think it is Signature and...

(from a Grumman Gang email by Joe D. Reed) Cheetah Pilots Set Transcontinental Speed Record Fred M. Coon of Victoria, Texas, and Dr. Mark Stolzberg, of Stony Brook, New York, tell ANN that they broke a United States Transcontinental air speed record October 16, 2003. The pair broke the record...

About a year or so ago, someone posted here a video of a helicopter crash. The story behind it was that the helicopter was bought by someone who didn't have any helicopter experience. The new owner was attempting to fly it home and then get instruction. The helicopter just flew in circles a bit...

http://www.alexisparkinn.com/rogue's_gallery_i_-_p.htm#OSHKOSH I finally got around to adding some of the pictures that were emailed to be by folks who attended our rec.aviation party, held in the North Forty at OSH '03. Scroll down past the fly-in pool party pictures to see 'em. (By the way,...

Sometimes they can emit strange odors... http://www.cnn.com/2003/US/Northeast/12/25/corpse.plane.wheel.ap/index.html

I've just bought a '62 Cessna 172 with the Horton STOL kit and madras droop tips and have a question: My dad took it up for the first time (it's in WI, I'm in NC) and was curious about if these modifications change the "V" speeds in any significant way...? Apparantly there is no change in the POH...

I have a question that I know the legal answer for but am looking for some alternative suggestions. Tomorrow, I want to take my daughter and son-in-law on a flight in a C172M. We will be flying to an airport almost 50 NM from our departure point. The problem is this: with a full fuel load, we will...

Yesterday was an unusual day here in Ohio for December so I decided to get my badly needed flying "fix". Clear skies, smooth air and a planned trip to southern Ohio and back to home base (DLZ). Onboard was myself PIC and wife. The usual pre-flight and run-up everything normal. After reaching...

I am planning on a flight to a ski resort. This will be the first time I adventure flying to the mountains and temperatures below freezing. I have 170 hrs TT and will be flying VFR only. What should I be considering? I currently use aeroshell 100W I believe I should change it? How to clean the...

This last week I came to Angel Air at Stellar Airpark in Chandler, AZ with Alex, my brother-in-law, who is just about ready to do his private checkride. We had planned to do an xc together that day, with Alex as PIC, but since he didn't have his ticket yet, Angel's good ol' insurance policy...

Great....just friggen great. Shorter link: http://makeashorterlink.com/?D195237E6 "tony roberts" wrote in message

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