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cheap avgas by
Dan Luke
Well, cheap for around here, anyway.
If you're flying along the central Gulf Coast, it's $2.39/gal self serve
at St. Elmo (2R5) near Mobile.
--
Dan
C172RG at BFM
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Can you answer these questions? by
[email protected]
satire
(1) I gotta buy a flight bag. Which one should I buy?
(2) What should I keep in that flight bag?
(3) Which flash light should I buy for night flight?
(4) My wife needs a headset. Given that you do not know her or for that
matter, haven't seen her, Can you tell me which headset should I...
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Boeing 7E7 by
Masoud
The Boeing 7E7 Dreamliner is a super-efficient airplane with new
passenger-pleasing features. It will bring the economics of large jet
transports to the middle of the market, using 20 percent less fuel than
any other airplane of its size. Customers will enjoy forty- to
sixty-percent more cargo...
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by Masoud
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ANDY FOR PREZ by
Cribsheet
ANDY FOR PREZ
Andy Rooney on "60 Minutes" a few weeks back:
I don't think being a minority makes you a victim of anything except numbers.
The only things I can think of that are truly discriminatory are things like
the United Negro College Fund, Jet Magazine, Black Entertainment Television,
and...
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Sectional Usage Poll by
Daniel L. Lieberman
I have been advised that some people when using a sectional always hold it
with North up even when they are flying South rather than orienting it along
their flight path. This is an option on moving map GPS systems.
Do you a) keep North up or b) orient the map in the direction in which you
are...
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A beginner's doubt on jet engines by
Ramapriya
I know that a car's engine needs to be mated to the transmission for
propulsion. This I know isn't the case with an aircraft with a jet
engine; if the engine is turned on without the brakes applied, the jet
of air leaving the engine will hurl the craft forward.
My doubt is, why does this forward...
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Nice Christmas Present by
C J Campbell
Went into work yesterday and found in the showroom a brand new Cessna T206
with the G1000 package. Wow. The new owner is said to be very excited. I
wonder if he will let me have a few minutes with it?
--
Christopher J. Campbell
World Famous Flight Instructor
Port Orchard, WA
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TFRs downgraded by
C J Campbell
According to AOPA, many of the TFRs have been downgraded to NSAs with the
release of the latest round of charts. This includes all the hated Puget
Sound TFRs. NSAs are depicted on charts and pilots are advised to avoid
them, but they are not prohibited unless the FAA issues a special notice
during...
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December 25th 04 01:41 AM
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Even stars get grounded by
Charlie
http://www.wokr13.tv/entertainment/story.aspx?content_id=A4E8D35C-E98C-44
49-B718-22EEF76AE40A
"Movie star Morgan Freeman's flying dreams have been dealt a severe blow -
he has been grounded by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for
breaking altitude rules."
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December 25th 04 01:43 AM
by Bush
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Helicopter de-icing by
Peter MacPherson
I'm familiar with de-icing on fixed wing aircraft, but how common is it
on helicopters and how does it work? For instance the Coast Guard
flies the Jayhawk and Dauphin and I'm sure these must be certified for
flight into known icing conditions.
Thanks,
Pete
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How many in this club? by
Jon Kraus
Just curious as to how many of us are in the "Flunked a Checkride" club.
It seems that the fail rate for the IFR checkride is more prevalent than
the Private. So swallow that false pride and speak up. I'll be first. I
flunked my IFR checkride by busting on holding pattern entry. Anyone
else? ...
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**** by
Roger Long
It's really blowing at PWM tonight. I just got the call that the big twin
on the next tiedown jumped its chocks and blew into our plane. No damage
report yet.
We went out today, lashed the cover down and put on an extra tail rope. I
just realized we were checking the wrong airplanes.
--
Roger...
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Speaking of Las Vegas by
Marty
Here is a nice write-up on the happenings in Vegas on New Years Eve.
Wish I could be there.
http://washingtontimes.com/travel/20041223-084620-5702r.htm
Marty
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Push to Talk Switch by
Jackal24
I need to get a push to talk switch for the Cessna's I rent now. I have
noticed that they are very expensive for what they are (a switch). Is it
legal to build my own from Radio Shack type parts? If so, does someone have
the specs?
Tyson
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An elementary landing / braking doubt by
Ramapriya
Hi folks,
I've always seen spoilers and flaps being deployed fully upon landing.
While the reason for spoilers is straightforward, I haven't yet figured
why flaps are deployed too.
Isn't the landing roll the time when you'd be wanting all the load of
the craft to be on the main wheels, which is...
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'Unhappy Customer' Post ?? by
CVBreard
In my sleepy-eyed condition this morning, I accidentally deleted a post that
quoted some numbers from the White House Office of Consumer Affairs (or some
such) regarding the effect of an unhappy customer - how many people he told,
etc.
Would somebody kindly repost that item?
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Gasoline "Snow"? by
Jay Honeck
We've had a (not uncommon) problem with one of our tip-tank quick drains
leaking. If you don't get it to snap shut, properly, it will set up a
regular drip-drip-drip that, over time, will cost a fair amount of gas.
(And yes, I know how to clean and replace the O-ring that's probably got a
tiny...
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