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Sounds a little like the Pitts.... it's an honest airplane, it'll do everything you tell it to...even if you don't mean to... which is the problem for a lot of guys. Seems like most trainers will let you get away with sloppy flying without even knowing about it...

The stearman's front brakes would feel like a foot rest for a passenger who doesn't know anything - which happens to be heel brakes. Usually the first instruction that you would tell a passenger in a tailwheel (or any other aircraft with dual controls) is feet on the floor - don't touch nothin'

Just from an amateur, dense opinion ... I didn't see the aircraft that the factor he was trying to avoid in the video at the "27 second" mark. Was he dead sticking in..? It sounded like it spooled up and there was still stores on the aircraft... so I have no idea what happened... just seems a...

I didn't/counldn't see anything - I'm not really sure I've heard of flying into the ground to avoid another aircraft.

Wouldn't call that a ground loop... Guess it's never a good idea to do a wheel landing with the brakes on... Poor guy... that looked like a nice airplane!!

Just go up.. do some slow flight, stalls, steeps, etc ...Cessna, Pitts, etc... they all fly like airplanes - some a little more so than others

Those are some strong aircraft... suprised the right main tire didn't blow.

Most of the islands down 'yonder have crashed aircraft on every end of every runway to attest to that (as I'm sure you've seen). In the FBOs the story always starts .... "so the first time I crashed a DC-3/6/etc on take-off..." On a side note totally off topic - one of the old frieght dogs...

I'll relay the message...nice work

I don't know about you guys... but the waiting game has been a little easier by applying to Air National Guard units for pilot slots. They say any good aviator always has an out when planning. My first choice is far and away active duty Navy, but I'm tryin to keep as many options as possible on...

http://www.myfoxla.com/dpps/news/pigeon-held-in-india-on-suspicion-of-spying-for-pakistan-dpgonc-20100528-fc_7791155 Indian police are holding a pigeon under armed guard after it was caught on an alleged spy mission for neighboring Pakistan, media reported Friday.

Well...about 7 years ago some friends and I designed a pretty cool potato gun on an AutoCAD program... we built it, went out to a large, dry lake bed to test fire it... turns out the dry lake bed was private property - there happened to be some county mounties patrolling the area looking for...

I guess I'm pushed to the June boards now also.... 26 SNA/SNFO 7/8/8 2.88 Business Management Comm. SEL/MEL/MES/IR (no loans; worked multiple jobs) PADI OW diver Pretty solid LORs got arrested for a potato gun incident (long story) multiple traffic offenses (but a good record...

Yup, just got off the phone - that's exactly what he said. We were some of the few this happened to, so hopefully we'll be some of the few selected. Best of luck!

I'm having trouble understanding that situtation. These signed photos were of previous CinCs - which happen to be the two previous administrations - so what? It sounds like more politics were involved in the direction to remove the photos rather than preventing "politics in the office". In my...

I'm right there with you brother...apparently my name wasn't on either list...so my OR is going to try to see what happened... Maybe it's a good thing, maybe it isn't...worst case is in for June... Guess you just gotta roll with the punches.

Great aircraft.. probably my favorite light twin - really a finger tip airplane. Good luck with your add on.

'til you get a decent bit of a gusty/crosswind-ish day. :) - those things can be a handful

What are ya gettin' your multi-engine in?

I'm sure glad they (did)~(are) closin' down those NDB things... what a pain!

We're steppin' towards Europeanism aviationism Sounds like now's the time to get some stock in the avionics biz Kinda wonder how much those doo-dads cost... and are they required for experimentals? (probably, right?)

Not too long ago I actually accidently grabbed a flight bag that I had used for the range a long time ago. Forgot about the .308 ammo in the pouches... went through quite a few airport security screens (they even searched the bag several times) over the period of a couple months... nothin...

Life could be worse dude

That is either complete bull$hit or just mostly bull$hit... seriously, if someone says they're just 'flat out' not going process the app if you put aviation on it. F.T.S. Time to move on to someone that will process your request. If you truly have wanted to be a pilot... have you been...

"That should produce a great deal of posthumous awards"

"If I had to guess, twenty five cents, this would be exactly that," Bloomberg said. "Homegrown maybe a mentally deranged person or someone with a political agenda that doesn't like the health care bill or something. It could be anything." "It is clear that the intent behind this terrorist act...

NY TRACON sounded like JFK was single runway operations due to 'wind' about two nights ago.... lot's of holdin' ...lot's of 'min fuel.. ok hold, etc' It's been a little windy up here these past few days

Call me stupid but I think that at JFK the FAA actually advises the active runway(s) to ATC there. Just curious... does anyone know the pod clearance for the 76?

21kt x-wind doesn't seem too bad... but... what would have happened if something were to happen (whether from pilot error or whatever) and metal was bent? The NTSB would immediately find the cause, more than likely, poor pilot decision making. Better safe than sorry. It's been pretty gusty...

After SUVs are banned, then airliners will probably be banned as well... since they've had a history of flying themselves into towers. I just had to move up to NY temporarily for a job... not only are there a bunch of gun/weapon laws but there are several other weird laws - the state speed...

BAMF award ...reading the .338 ballistics, the drop @ 1700m is like -600in .... that's pretty crazy... energy @ 1600m is like 900ft-lbs

Here's a helpful website for sorting out aviation iPhone Apps: http://www.airlinepilotapps.com The site basically gives you screenshots, functions and a handful of reviews for each. It also organizes the apps into flight planning, weather, games, navigation, etc.

Absa-freakin-lutely

R-3350 vs. PT6 .........hmmm.... I'd prolly go with the Wright....

I actually know of one person who has had a similar situation happen.. their hangar packed with all kinds of cool former military hardware... and they call it home thanks to a significant other.

The great Virginian did have similar quotes though: "Most bad government has grown out of too much government" "I am not a friend to a very energetic government. It is always oppressive." "[Some] seem to think that [civilization's] advance has brought on too complicated a state of society...

I was sort of in a similar boat as you... just not accepted yet. Saw the writing on the wall about degree completion vs. age. Ended up taking 21 credits last semester and working full time (and flying). It was really, really tough.. a lot of nights ending at 3am only to get up early before class...

Interesting time frame you've brought up. A comprehensive look at the history... particularly around that era (or a few years prior) you may see many of the problems (that we're in today) initiated by trying to 'solve' unemployment. During that era, the largest ponzi-type scheme in history was...

How effective are restraining orders? It just doesn't sound like it will actually prevent someone who is determined to hurt the other party.

Isn't that standard procedure if you don't have any condoms? I keed, I keed

Not entirely sure either way. Some argue that slavery merely accelerated the war and it was inevitable. Another question may be would there still be slavery without a war? There is a pretty convincing case for a peaceful emancipation being more effective than what happened. The same...

Actually every state did not cite slavery as a reason.. Virginia, North Carolina, Arkansas and Tennessee did not. Perhaps it was for some Southern states... but hardly the motivation in the North. Which is why Mr Lincoln said: "If I could save the Union without freeing any slave I would do...

I agree with you on the above... just going to put on my tin foil hat for just a minute: The Civil War... which wasn't a 'civil war' (as is defined by two factions fighting for control of a single government), but rather a war for secession/independence. The 'insurrection, rebellion' are...

As a side note, a lot of these 'defense forces' are actually prohibited from carrying weapons while in uniform. Most of their efforts are in Seach and Rescue, etc. I guess they are a little like CAP in that regard. So what!? If it makes them feel good to help other people out, I have no problem...

What would be your view of ex parte Merryman? In this particular case, the view of the SCOTUS are not upheld and Federal powers claim the ability to suspend the Constitution as they see fit. Federal powers will win, this case may have been a tipping point for the imbalance of power.

I really want to get into reloading, but haven't made the step towards getting the equipment (just continue to spend a stupid amount of money on new stuff). I do collect all of my brass - which a few guys around the range get kinda bent out of shape if you do - 'stealing' your brass from them...

Are you sure you mean Federalism and not Anti-Federalism? It was my understanding that Federalism and State's Rights sort of oppose each other (in a broad sense)

Hey all - have everything in for May... except the NASIS which is giving me some problems with the foreign travel. Started it a couple months ago at the begining of the application, some of the country names have changed which mark an error when submitted, but they can't be deleted either...

Do you all have any experience shooting Black Hills? I've been pretty impressed with the Hornady 168gr BTHP Match moly-coat... although it was going through a bolt-gun.

I just can't understand what father would hear cannon fire (or other destructive sounds) and see a bunch of dead bodies chunky and freshly misted.... and still keep his kids around.