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  1. PeterNSteinmetz

    Could the airlines hire some private controllers

    So this no doubt costs the airlines plenty. Could they ask the FAA to step aside and install some private controllers to handle this airspace? https://apnews.com/article/lax-airport-flights-delays-shutdown-b2e0c13f3241e415784c3118fc8f0c9d
  2. PeterNSteinmetz

    New book on Earhart

    My review of this book was published in the American Aviation Historical Society newsletter - https://www.aahs-online.org/pubs/flightline/fl25-11.pdf
  3. PeterNSteinmetz

    Nauticos new search for Earhart’s plane

    So some researcher’s reconstructed the actual radios used and tested them over the ocean. They think this lets them have a much better idea of where the plane was and went down. The various headlines around seem to tout a much greater precision than seems likely to me. This video discusses a...
  4. PeterNSteinmetz

    Tribe trying to ban flights below 20,000 feet

    I think only the Federal government could likely effectuate this return.
  5. PeterNSteinmetz

    Tribe trying to ban flights below 20,000 feet

    Interesting but I think Federal pre-emption is rather clear on this point. https://avbrief.com/tribe-seizes-airplane-after-emergency-landing-on-reservation
  6. PeterNSteinmetz

    Rainbow for my 1000th flight

    My 1000th flight in a small plane was this morning. While out to fuel my Cardinal I was greeted by this rainbow -
  7. PeterNSteinmetz

    A working four course radio range near Knoxville

    https://youtu.be/p-VqtNY8vpw
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    AA regional jet - Blackhawk midair - Washington DC - 29 Jan 2025

    Now the lawsuits - https://avbrief.com/first-dc-collision-suit-filed/
  9. PeterNSteinmetz

    Selecting a HIMS Psychiatrist

    Sorry I just saw this. I don't have experience with any of those AMEs in particular. If you send me links to their websites, I can try and provide some feedback. Also if you are willing to provide a bit more background on the problem, it will be easier to make recommendations.
  10. PeterNSteinmetz

    Hearing Aids for PIC

    Hi Arisha22Sn. I am one of the moderators here. While we follow a very loose policy on this site, if you don't respond further in 24 hours, I will delete this post of yours which appears to have absolutely nothing to do with the subject.
  11. PeterNSteinmetz

    Toxic Fumes Are Leaking Into Airplanes, Sickening Crews and Passengers

    So it drags on and on in a regulatory morass. Note how the airlines defend themselves with “we follow all the regulations” I wonder how much it would cost these days to just take fresh air from the outside and compress it separately for use in the cabin? I suppose the compressor could still end...
  12. PeterNSteinmetz

    Joke Thread

    https://babylonbee.com/news/i-hope-someone-names-a-frozen-pizza-after-me-thinks-red-baron-while-being-shot-down-in-wwi-dogfight
  13. PeterNSteinmetz

    Armed protests against the TSA

    Here is a link to a longer talk I gave about the details of what happened in the airport and how it was handled. My part of the talk starts at 22:50. https://www.freedomsphoenix.com/Article/168077-2014-12-15-arizona-breakfast-club-december-6-2014-dr-peter-steinmetz.htm
  14. PeterNSteinmetz

    The old Turnbow gravel strip for gliders

    There is an old gravel strip called Turnbox which is west of the Estrella Sailport at 33.00.870N, 112.24.193W. It was apparently put up by people from the Turf Soaring group years ago. It was intended as possible spot for out-landings between Gila Bend and Estrella Sailport. I was out flying...
  15. PeterNSteinmetz

    These TFRs are such a waste

    Way too many of these things and they likely are protecting against an extremely rare to nonexistent threat. But I guess they help the politicians feel irreplaceable and important. https://www.wsj.com/us-news/flying-a-plane-is-fun-until-you-enter-restricted-airspace-137a733f
  16. PeterNSteinmetz

    Glider - C135 Near Miss / Suffolk UK / 8 Apr 25

    Gliders are often flying around with an electrical system and battery or any avionics. That was very close. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c6272364lqgo
  17. PeterNSteinmetz

    How much weight does this add to guard against a small risk?

    More weight to prevent an attack that just doesn’t work anymore. Furthermore the bigger risk now appears to be the reverse - suicidal pilots using these barriers to crash planes. But that’s one size fits all government regulation for you...
  18. PeterNSteinmetz

    Risen - 165 kts on 4 gals per hour

    See, V-tails are more efficient. /https://www.flyrisen.com/
  19. PeterNSteinmetz

    Hearing Aids for PIC

    I use a Bose A30 and have no problems other than a need to make sure the cuff around the ear covers the hearing aid on top of my ear. Apparently physical comfort of the combination is the primary concern and potential limitation. See...
  20. PeterNSteinmetz

    Coolidge Get Together on Saturday August 30

    I will be flying to Coolidge next Saturday about 8 AM in my S35. It will stay there some hours for some repairs and checks. There is no official fly-in breakfast there that weekend, but if any other members wanted to fly over and meet me there, we can find a ride into Florence or Coolidge for...
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