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Due to broken overcast conditions over the weekend, Sky Harbor was routing flights a bit farther out and on different flight paths than normal, and we had aircraft approaching our home about every 45-60 seconds approx 2-3000 ft. AGL. I caught a glimpse of the ATA 737-800--the one with winglets. Thought it was very interesting to look at....the winglets looked much larger in proportion to the wings than other aircraft I've seen. It makes me wonder...what do pilots think of winglets? How do they influence the way the aircraft feels, and do they tend to make the aircraft more stable on the yaw axis?Here's a link to an airliners.net shot of the ATA '800.... It certainly …

Hello, This is my first post here and I wish it was a good one. On Friday the 28th of March I purcahsed the Ready for Pushback 747-200 for download. I was unsuccessfull in downloading it and sent an email notifying the staff of my problem immediately. I recieved a response later that night notifying me that the person responsible would not be in the office until tomorrow. I waited patiently on Saturday and still nothing happened. I then placed a phone call to the number provided on the site. No response to that either. Today I tried calling several times and got a message that "the party you are calling is not answering, please try your call again later" I have since sent…

I come back from a blissfull weekaend of peace only to find shte screenshots forum is gone. Nix, nought, niente, zip!Can someone tell me why?

Just wondering...What is the "best" ---- fastest, most powerful, perhaps longest range, general aviation aircraft that can be flown by just one pilot. Is it the Meridian? King Air?thanks,Mark.

If the wings are traveling faster than the fuselage, it's probably a helicopter -- and therefore, unsafe. Navy carrier pilots to Air Force pilots: Flaring is like squatting to pee. When one engine fails on a twin-engine airplane, you always have enough power left to get you to the scene of the crash. Without ammunition ... the USAF would be just another expensive flying club. What is the similarity between air traffic controllers and pilots? If a pilot screws up, the pilot dies; if ATC screws up, the pilot dies. [unable to display image] Never trade luck for skill. The three most common expressions (or famous last words) in aviation are: "Why is it doing that?", "Wh…

This is very very bad read this and please pass it on more people have to know thank you,Trial Balloon? - "Five to Ten Times Worse Than the Patriot Act, Secret Bush Legislation Sent to Cheney, Hastert, Deepens Assault on Constitution http://www.fromthewilderness.com/free/ww3/..._patriot_2.html

Now they're implementing a "security" profiling system using "credit reports and bank account activity"...I'll bet all it does is highlight folks with poor financial situations for scrutiny and harassment by the airline. Right up there with their "no pictures" rule...nonsense.Another intrusion in the name of "security"...which, like the others, won't do anything. I'm watching my activities getting more attention and restrictions...flying, high power rocketry etc. Am I some sort of threat to my country? All the new regulations and pending legislations seem to imply I'm somehow dangerous...even though I've had 2 background checks in the last 7 months (TSA and local school d…

For those of you that admire a really nice Beaver (Hey, the airplane you dirty minded old crows) and are Sportsmen and subscribe to or can othewise get you hands on the March edition of "Field and Stream, there is a pretty good article on how the de Havilland Beaver is making a bigger comeback than ever as a plane used by sportsmen in the Northwest. We all know of its use but the article talks about prices and how old wrecks are being dug up from every where and being pressed back into serviced and about how the number of flyable planes is growing... It's a good article... Read it if you get the chance...Ron Mashburn

Hi I'm trying to get this signature compatible with the Avsim forums, but so with no success, can anyone help?MTIA

I occasionally let my imagination wander and put my thoughts to the computer screen to tell fictional short stories About everything from bush flight adventures to living in Alaska which is where I grew up and still live. I am unable to flightsim as often as I would like but in a small way use these writings to fly without the sim. My contributed story titles include: A flightsimmers Nightmare (True Story)Dakota GhostFishing TripTo answer the Call (Another true storie)Bush PilotMckinley RescueBelow is my latest offering. I hope I can in some small way transport readers to the Vast,Beautiful and sometimes Dangerous Country that is called "Bush Alaska" …

Have you ever seen a Boeing 777-300ER take off?? Probably not...http://video.boeing.com:8080/ram/events/TV44600v1.ramNow you have! :)

Does anybody know where I can find 3 View drawings of automobiles? I am trying my hand at FSDS_V2.Brent Hebert

Hi all :-waveOnly just learnt that Airtours is now MyTravel, got a bit behindthe times to say the very least :-roll do they still use 'kestral'as there call sign?thanks,Steve

http://www.safetycenter.navy.mil/media/app...n03/default.htm I forgot about this great Navy Published safety magazine! As I have been out since 1982. Great reading!

This is an old article from Avweb profiling Rod Machado. I thought some might be interested in it. (Gotta wonder about his judgment though. The CFI keeps say Rod wouldn't have sent me for my checkride if he didn't think I was ready and I haven't passed it yet! ;(http://64.39.20.32/articles/profiles/rmachado/

I know in the real world that private pilots can haul cancelled checks and other financial papers, etc for banks. how or where do you go to look for that kind of thing? i want to simulate this in fs2k2 and want to do it as realistically as possible and would like actual routes/airports/cities that are really used for this type of work.thanks for any info would be greatciao!Brian S

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I will be doing my 1st solo flight within the next week or two in a Warrior II.I'm looking for some of your 1st solo stories, so I'll know what to expect!thanksMikeFavorite area to Fly--Alaska!

If anybody from Winnipeg or another prairie area is able to get me a Ryan Smith mini jersey from McDonalds I would be greatly apprichiative. If you can help me out please email me at [email protected]://www3.telus.net/midget_ice/Radar_small.gifThis ain't no game kid!http://www3.telus.net/midget_ice/Radar_small.gifhttp://www3.telus.net/midget_ice/dansig.jpg

Dear sir,Thank you for contacting Delta Airlines regarding the situation with our personnel at the Washington Regan National Airport. It has been requested by our Executive offices that I address any concern you may have with our personnel.We are sorry to hear of the surrendering of your film and the handling you endured after photographing one of our aircraft at the gate. It has been determined that we do not have an established policy that prohibits photographing a Delta aircraft while waiting at the gate. Only when security areas or procedures are recorded is there a violation. Therefore, no Delta policy or regulation was breached by your actions mentioned in your …

I am planning to go to Avation school and train to become a proffessional pilot and I was wondering if there are any restrictions on eyesight (if you're allowed to wear contacts, glasses and so forth)?Thanks!Grzegorz

I'd be very interested to know what routes Qantas used across the Pacific before the 747-400 was introduced. I know they now fly non-stop between Sydney and Los Angeles with the -400. I'm guessing in the days of the 747-200 they must have needed a stop somewhere enroute? Hawaii perhaps?Also current British Airways and Qantas routes between London and Sydney have stops in either Singapore or Bangkok. I presume this was also the case when these airlines operated the -200 on these routes?Cheers.

Well, even though you arent here now...............what about next year? check it out:http://www.flyhawaii.com/GHAR.htmlaloha!

I'm really looking into joining their academy down in Florida and I was wondering if anybody knows anything about how good the school is. Sorry to be asking it here but I really do not know any pilots that can help me with this question. I am interested in any flight schools if somebody has a suggestion also. Thanks!Dave