If my understanding is correct, an aircraft stalls beyond that AOA which, when increased any further, produces no (further) lift. If correct, would it be logical to infer that an aircraft's stalling AOA: a. is dependent on its airspeed, and is independent of its weight and weight distribution,...

I have just returned from seeing this movie. One word - OUTSTANDING! Go see it. -- Regards, Ross C-172F 180 hp KSWI

So I've been contacted by half a dozen folks, telling me that my absence was the topic of a rather lively thread here -- so I thought I'd pop in for a peek at my old stomping ground. How's everyone been? No, we're not dead. On September 4th, after over ten years of daily postings on these...

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Hi all! Volf propeller he http://www.rexresearch.com/volfprop/volfprop.htm I have been thinking alot about how this propeller would do, I wish I had a workshop, CNC, and tools to build one.. this amazing prop is claimed to be super quiet and efficient.. so any more info from the article on it...

What is the largest/busiest airport you've flown into or out of in a small GA aircraft as a private pilot, and was it IFR or VFR? What was the attitude of the ATC in the area towards pilots like yourself moving about in an area normally dominated by airliners and commercial flights?

I would like to see ATC require at least one controller in 5000 to have a pilots license and a minimal amount of aviating ability or knowledge. I would also like to see airports start operating based on the operational needs of pilots and aircraft; not what the new neighbors want. It would be nice...

Just spent the day at the Evergreen Aviation Museum in McMinnville, OR. (around an hour SW of Portland) It is an unbelievable facility, and rivals the NASM in terms of the displays and collection. The original Spruce Goose is the main feature, but they have a B-17, B-25, A-26, F-100, F4U, etc....

I toured the new state of the art tower at Addison airport last week and was struck by all the security measures they employed. The entire complex and parking lot was surrounded by a dense wrought iron fence with a nasty "fish hook" shaped sharp pointed curve at the top. An intercom opened the...

http://kevinandrews.com/1967_cherokee_180_c_for_sale__as.htm I hope it ok to post this in here.

....in the USA instead of 400,000 or so: There would be GA airports *everywhere*. They would be like beehives on the day before Thanksgiving. You could rent a T hangar for less than the cost of a 1 br apartment. The accident rate would be about the same but the fatal accident rate would be lower...

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The "Go Around... NOW" thread go me to thinking about how to properly execute a go-around at OSH AirVenture. Last year I had to execute one after the aircraft I was following failed to maintain the proper speed to the runway and proceded to land short of his designated "dot". We were landing 27 and...

I took a day off today to spend some quality time with my airplane. On the way to the airport I stopped to fill up my truck with $2.05/gal unleaded. I got to the airport and topped off the plane with $2.06/gal 100LL. What's wrong with this picture? Kinda makes that expensive autogas STC in my...

Okay, here's a weird one for the group: Radio waves are the same as light waves, except they're not in the visible spectrum, right? Here's why it matters: As we were departing from Muscatine, IA today (a beautiful day to fly in the Midwest, BTW -- clear and warm) after a great lunch, my gaze...

http://www.falklandnews.com/public/story.cfm?get=2549&source=12 "Following the reception of a distress call early this morning, a massive search for 63 year-old Jenny Murray and her co-pilot, Colin Bodil began and culminated in their successful rescue. It was thought that the pair, who were...

"Never cross control!!!" "Keep that ball centered!" "Never use more than 20 degrees bank!" "Too high on final - go around. Never slip unless its an emergency landing." These are things that were hammered in my head by my numerous CFIs during pattern training as a student pilot. Now that I have my...

I saw a similar sentiment posted in relation to Scott Crossfield's fatel accident. I'm not sure I really get it...we're all going to die, but do you really want to die doing something you love? I see this often. Perhaps it's a way for grieving families to come to term with their loss. But...

....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...

Does any airline begin and end any flights within the USA???? If so, where to where?? I have always wanted to fly aboard a 747 and really want to fullfill that. Help anyone!! THANK YOU!!