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I delivered a RV-12 to the new owner today. KLNK - KSTS in one day. 1300 miles, 14 hours, ( 12 flying) diverted for weather over the Rockies several times, scattered snow showers. Was very challenging and exciting. Straight shot over and around the rocks. Long day, I need beer, steak...

Are going to allow the lawyers to restrict our freedoms by creating irrational liability fears? http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20130902/NEWS02/309020035/?odyssey=nav|head&gcheck=1 :mad2:

If you lined up the 10,000 airplanes that attended OSH his year, wing tip to wing tip ( quite a feat in and of itself) you would have a line of airplanes that exceeds 50 miles. Statute miles of course. ;) Any other factoids about EAA Airventure?

Hearing about the in flight break up of the Angel Flight got me thinking about discussions on POA about gust loading. There hasn't been much. :no: When you are flying along and turbulence hits, slow the plane down out of the yellow and into the green. :D. I'll let you guys discuss "V"...

This can't be good. :eek: http://news.yahoo.com/police-tenn-search-man-fell-plane-001011029.html Zodiac 601 canopy hinges on the front. How it can fall off is crazy. Student didn't have his seat belt fastened? :eek:

The ready to fly RV-12 S-LSA ordering started off with a bang. All 12 that were available in the first batch were sold within hours of the announcement. https://www.facebook.com/notes/vans...-the-history-of-vans-aircraft/576971458979897

I would like present a video I made in my RV-12 to show the glide characteristics in an actual engine out situation. I started out at 6,300' MSL about 5 miles SW of my 1,500'MSL airport. Winds were 120 degrees @ 15 gusts to 23 mph, Runway 17. I weight about 210 and 11 gallons of fuel, no...

Women and mothers in combat while knuckleheads guys are drinking beer & playing video games. Nice. http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/01/23/panetta-women-combat-pentagon/1859221/ What say you POA?

The Mayan calendar claims to know the end of the earth is coming December 21st. How are you preparing? Seriously, I think they got it right this time, I mean in my life I can remember 3 times people have predicted the end of the earth. But this time they have proof. I'm gonna party like...

Ah, no, I'm not pregnant. :no: :lol: Is there any concerns of pregnant passengers in an unpressurized AC to 12,500'MSL?

Well kinda "Official". :redface: POA management has not endorsed or approved of this poll. Let's show them we know how to behave. ;) Please no political commentary, no spin zoning, just an honest poll of POA members and lurkers. All vote are confidential. Thanks!

Including 3 kids. Very sad. http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation...e-in-small-plane-crash-in-missouri/57786018/1

Very interesting that a "Bill of Rights" was passed by congress to help strengthen pilot's rights when dealing with the FAA. It is up to the President to sign it. http://m.lvsun.com/news/2012/jul/23/us-pilots-rights/

Some good stuff, some not so good stuff. Always good to look for improvement. All in all, not a bad safety record, but improvements can make it better. :D http://www.ntsb.gov/news/events/2012/EAB_Study/index.html

We all have our favorite weather websites for checking on weather conditions and forecast for flying. For me US Air Sports was the best, but it has been down for 2 days. Anyone know why? I'm bumbed! :mad: http://www.usairnet.com/ What weather website do you use for hourly weather forecast...

There is a proposal in the Aircraft Rule Making Committee to create a new "Non Type Certified Class" for small aircraft to allow them to use non TSOed or PMAed parts to save costs. We have seen this in the experimental world for decades. Starters that cost $1,500 for a Cessna cost an...

Has anyone else noticed this? Every where you turn now men are portrayed as morons, bumbling idiots incapable of making the simplest decision or putting together intellectual speech. Women must come to the rescue in some cases to save the family from the mistakes the men in their lives are...

Unmanned drones in the US? :eek: http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/story/2012-02-06/unmanned-drones-share-faa-airspace/52994752/1 No more texting and flying, this traffic can't see you! :yikes:

We are a country of over weight people. What do you do to keep in shape, keep weight off, or loose weight? Keeping your weight under control means you can avoid high blood pressure, diabetes, meds, a lot of things that can cancel your medical, or your life. :eek: Keeping my weight within the...

Most of you know I am pro experimental and despise certified aircraft. Well, that was put to the test yesterday as a commercial pilot buddy needed someone to fly left seat while he adjusted his high tech cameras. He takes pictures of the planet for people. Government agencies, etc. Google...