On Mon, 27 Apr 2015 08:25:02 +1200, george152 wrote: On 27/04/2015 1:58 a.m., Larry Dighera wrote: Glaring omission: SOLAR IMPULSE http://us3.campaign-archive2.com/?u=553e7fdb79a7f1570622b070d&id=5e3b071d05&e=2b92d60fc6 Round the world flight with the Sun as sole...

This satellite-based approach to NextGen Air Traffic Control is flawed. While it permits defense contractors to deploy their market-ready technology and wrest control of the skies from the federal government, it significantly reduces air safety and opens a chink in the armor against terrorism. ...

http://techxplore.com/news/2015-05-hycopter-energy-hydrogen-air.html Hycopter stores energy in form of hydrogen, not air by Nancy Owano Hycopter stores energy in form of hydrogen, not air Singapore-based Horizon Unmanned Systems (HUS) this month introduced the hycopter, which they said is...

What really does change when you fly something like a Skyhawk through thick rain? I just do sims, and all that happens there is a lot of noise and pretty raindrop smears on the the windshield but the performance seems unchanged. What happens in real life?

http://www.cnn.com/2015/06/26/travel/remote-controlled-passenger- airplane/index.html No thanks. Not that I need to fly so it's a moot point, but I wouldn't fly as it is purely on philosphical grounds vs TSA. But that pales in comparison to the ramifications of remotely controlled airliners. Can...

http://www.cnn.com/videos/tv/2015/06/16/paris-air-show-e-fan-orig.cnn Brian -- http://www.earthwaves.org/forum/index.php - Earth Sciences discussion http://www.skywise711.com - Lasers, Seismology, Astronomy, Skepticism Sed quis custodiet ipsos Custodes?

Questions: 1. Will the laser beams directed toward the Earth's surface be a hazard to human sight? 2. Will the airborne lasers be able to penetrate cloud layers below them? 3. Will it be necessary for each sovereign government over which the UAS operate to grant FaceBook...

Venice, California Another facial scar for Harrison, and a blow to a vintage PT-22. Ford makes the 6 PM news (as every pilot fears). Even at 72, I would expect him to heal reasonably quickly and hopefully, fully. Nice job putting it between the trees. The hearts of the aviation community go...

http://www.avweb.com/eletter/archives/101/3125-full.html?ET=avweb:e3125:218609a New Catalina Air Show In The Works By Mary Grady Organizing an airshow is always a big job, but the folks working to put on the next Catalina Air Show, set for October 2016, face some extra challenges. The show is...

Hello, Not a Pilot, but always interested in the engineering aspects. This question came up, and I realize that I am not sure of a correct answer. Regarding the compass heading that shows in the glass displays: How is it derived ? GPS ?

On Sunday, February 22, 1998 at 3:00:00 AM UTC-5, Eric T. Miller wrote: I plan to use this airport when visiting a friend in WV. He works for NRAO, so I hope to get a different answer. He says someone he works with commutes by plane... Later, Eric This will interesting, posting a...

On Saturday, September 19, 2015 at 9:18:56 PM UTC-4, Brian Whatcott wrote: On 9/13/2015 10:01 AM, wrote: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylgAfsjNgOQ Nice. --- I agree. They have taken care to stay with the 'no install' requirement for certified...

Andy Patrick, owner of Boise-based charter business SP Aircraft, told the Associated Press the pilot had plenty of fuel aboard but forgot to switch fuel tanks and couldn't make the runway at the Boise Airport when the engine quit. He says the pilot was the only person aboard the flight carrying...

http://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/GAMA-Welcomes-Electric-And-Hybrid-Aircraft-225080-1.html GAMA Welcomes Electric And Hybrid Aircraft By Mary Grady The General Aviation Manufacturers Association announced this week that it has created a new "associate membership" category for manufacturers...

http://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/NASA-X-Plane-Project-Moves-Forward-225089-1.html NASA X-Plane Project Moves Forward By Mary Grady A group of NASA engineers and private-sector partners working in California is moving forward with creating an X-Plane demonstrator they hope will prove...

The best single engine aircraft manufactured in America, and able to easily out perform all others, is owned by a Russian company. The E-1000 turboprop is mostly made of composite materials and is rated at 1200 hp, so climbing at 4000ft/minute is no problem at all. Pure power, pure luxury. Epic...

To watch and to share ;) https://vimeo.com/130685266

http://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/Bill-Would-Allow-Online-Flight-Sharing-225082-1.html Bill Would Allow Online Flight Sharing By Russ Niles | October 27, 2015 As a Washington, D.C., court weighs the legality of posting flight sharing offers online, an Arizona Republican has introduced a...

http://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/MIT-Drone-Avoids-Obstacles-Autonomously-225143-1.html MIT Drone Avoids Obstacles Autonomously By Mary Grady A researcher at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology has flight-tested a drone that can detect obstacles and avoid them in fight without any...

I've only flown through a few light clouds, and a couple of twilight evenings with pretty good evening light. (had the red cockpit light on) So that wasn't IFR. Then flew out of Atlanta for an hour wearing the hood for training. A little nauseating, but other than that just kept my eye on the...