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I noticed that ForeFlight just announced synthetic vision (SV) for a very modest yearly fee. In response (I guess) Wing X just announced SV for free. If you have WingX perhaps you could help me. Their web site said to bring up WingX, select data bases and subscriptions, then click on "sync...

In order to calibrate my magnetometer I need either an accurate true north or a magnetic north line on the ground at the airport...there is no compass rose here or anywhere around here. If I had a theodolite, which I don't, I could 'shoot' Polaris, but that isn't something I can do either. I...

As I drove up to my hangar this morning I noticed a hole in the side of the building. The airport manager insists on allowing people to park glider trailers very close (4-ft) from the rear and side of my hangar even though there are acres and acres of open space elsewhere. One backing up his...

A friend's wife mentioned her husband's Eng RV7A had to be taken care of because of something - she couldn't recall what it was - was breaking up "into pieces" as she put it....he's away so I can't get details...have you heard of any such safety bulletins or events that might support her report?

I typed this earlier but it 'disappeared' so I hope this won't be a duplicate. I take my BP daily at same time of day, average three readings taken one minute apart. Over past 10 days BP was average of 131/75 - typical of the past four months. I use absolutely no salt, don't buy any food with...

I am looking for info on how often the ADSB ground station transmits weather data (no interest in FIS) and its format. I have questions like how often the weather is updated, is it all at once or just for sections of the country, or is it just for the area around the ground station, etc. I...

I allowed my 3rd class medical to expire since I am flying an LSA and don't really need it. I am 82-years old; weigh one pound more than I did at age 17; have no known medical problems except I need and use glass as required for driving. I am thinking of renewing my 3rd class just to remove...