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So I debated whether or not to post about Saturday's flying, since I did not do very well. Another member on here went with me (Aeric) so I do have a witness. Just so you know, I am NOT looking for anyone make me feel better or say "it is ok." What I did made me realize how far I have to go...

Question: I love the 152. More than words can describe. I don't "hate" the 172 but it does feel like a truck to me. I will ALWAYS rent the 152 if I can (one passenger or less, who is short / skinny of course). All other times (more than one passenger, passenger is tall or fat, etc) I will rent...

The "I'm a pilot - no - you are not" thread made me think of this one. When you were younger, what did you want to be when you grew up? A fireman? A race car driver? A rock star?

Thanks to my iPhone carrying passenger (my cousin). The guy in the back is my Dad. This was a very special thing since Matt is my cousin and along with that I had my father - first family members in the plane. The duck is going to fly with me from now on, that was his first flight. He will be...

Stolen from FaceBook: Moller M400 Skycar aircraft: The M400 Skycar from Moller International is a VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) aircraft for public consumers. An onboard computer ensures that piloting the M400 is as easy as driving a car, just point the controls in the direction of...

I want to start a thread, now, before the date arrives. Here is my situation: I was invited to attend a "getaway weekend" - March 9 - 12, 2012. My BF's family, each and every year, pays for a vacation. This includes four generations and is usually held over a Spring weekend at a rental...

Since I am leaving in 33 days I thought I would start a thread here. I hope to make this year so much better than last year. I have a lot more "pilot connections" this year and last year I did not. Last year my connections were at the airport and through the logistics and security...

OK so I was at a park down south and it was an RC plane "runway". Lots of planes to see and it looked kind of awesome. I don't know anything about this hobby, the rules, the costs, or where to start. Obviously I do not have too much money to spend but I thought it might be fun to learn how to...

In a world first, police in Florida are taking to the skies in motorised para-gliders to patrol the ground below. Codenamed Operation S.O.A.R, (Search Operations Aerial Response), the four strong team will provide assistance to officers on the ground as a cheaper alternative to helicopters.

I have a question for everyone: I am taking the day off this Friday (so if planning is needed I should do that tomorrow night). I have the 172 reserved all day Friday from 9am - 5pm (they are very laid back at this place and nobody had the plane anyways). I have a very experienced pro pilot...

I was in a plane recently, and the ball was WAY off center. As far as it could go. Only with a low hour pilot or close friend would I say quietly "right rudder" on the intercom since most want a sterile cockpit but I've heard downwind / base / final that ball needs to be in the middle. I...

OK, here is a question. And please add as you see fit. I have seen some pilot-ey words today on POA that I don't understand. Please help! "Sheeple" (spelling?) Like "she" and "people" combined or perhaps "sheep" and "people" "Hot Dogging" (not sure I want to know?) "Scud Running" (I...

More news on my airport's notorius drunk guy. http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20120320/articles/120329953

From Barnstormers.com PITTS S1-S • $8,950 • PARTNERSHIP OFFERED • Pitts S1-S Serious Competition Aerobatics or just plain fun. Selling 4 shares. Any share sold before May 1, price reduced $1000. ($8950) After May, price $9950. With 4 others your investment is 20% of buying alone. Then you have...

Nice new article about an organization I am a member of, Angel Flight (I'm a mission assistant): http://laketravisview.com/2012/08/29/angel-flight-program-ticket-to-patients-reaching-appointments/

OH MY GOSH. If the most recent email from my CFI says what I think it says: The DPE will give me the checkride on Sunday, August 28th!!! The email also says we need to meet before the checkride on the following days (didn't specify flying, so this might be a paperwork thing): Saturday...

The local channel who covers the Olympics (channel 3) breaks each night to do a local news broadcast. They try to get you to watch by giving you a preview during the commercial breaks, hours before. This one says "problems with safety measures for sky divers" from the NBC Investigative Unit...

So I was going to simply look on Craigslist and meet somebody local, but then I figured I should ask here. Does anyone have an old tablet / laptop / netbook ? I just need to browse the web, download files, etc. I have no idea what they cost new - I guess if they can be had for less than $200...

Not sure how to word this question, and I know we've all talked about this before. Something happened to me today, aviation related, and I wanted to ask everyone for feedback and advice. I was on the phone with a vendor of mine (VERY NICE electrical person). I called regarding my regular...