Tribe.net. Local Connections rafaelO http://privatepilot.tribe.net/thread/a2c5c8ab-f293-47d8-a0fb-f74afbdb40fd 2008-02-28T01:37:19Z 2008-01-31T10:58:11Z

<div>I flew an airplane this morning <br/>all <br/>by <br/>my <br/>self. <br/> <br/>I taxied Cessna 150 HS-CMB (Charlie Mike Bravo) <br/>to the edge of the runway <br/>looked left and right , well, up to the left, and up to the right <br/>took off from Lamphun Airtstrip runway 19 <br/>circled and flew at 1000 ft above the runway and <br/>landed as smooth as silk. <br/>my best flight ever <br/>my first solo airplane flight ever <br/>15 minutes <br/>sheer thrill <br/>zero hesitation <br/>not a drop of sweat <br/>all systems go <br/>I was ready <br/>i was impeccable <br/>this is just only the beggining <br/>more to come... <br/> <br/>now, I gotta figure out how to buy an airplane <br/>to fly around the world in <br/>anyone interested in a partnership in a high adventure? <br/>the plane i'm thinking about has room for say, 2 couples? <br/>they cost about the same as nice car... ;) <br/> <br/>I can fly! <br/> <br/>my face hurts from smiling so much <br/> <br/>yeeeeeeeeeeeeehaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://privatepilot.tribe.net">Private Pilots</a> - 3 replies </div>

rafaelO 2008-01-31T10:58:11Z Susan http://privatepilot.tribe.net/thread/5962846d-cc3b-462b-9dd1-d3204b180276 2008-01-21T15:31:51Z 2008-01-19T05:03:13Z

<div>Alright, after investing all the time and money to get my PPL in 2002, I did what I always said I would NEVER do - I let my license lapse. Grad school dug into the funds I used to set aside for flying, and then I joined the world of International Aid workers in Iraq and Afghanistan where flying yourself around Baghdad or Kabul International is generally frowned upon. <br/> <br/>So, this year I have vowed to renew my license, but have a few questions: <br/>1. Is my ticket "expired" or has it just lapsed - i.e., do I have to take another test, or just do medical and checkout ride with a couple hours to get current? <br/>2. My license is safely stowed in a safety deposit box in the US - how hard is it to get a replacement? <br/>3. I am planning on doing the medical and necessary training while on vacation in my home country of South Africa (which has a huge flying culture, if you've ever flown into a war zone, chances are, the pilots are South African) - is this valid on a US license? <br/> <br/>Any suggestions would be much appreciated...being shuttled around in black hawks and C-130s in Iraq, and now frequently flying over the Hindu Kush mountains have made me desperate to head to the skies again. <br/> <br/>Great group Mark, glad I found it. <br/>Happy Flying! <br/>Susan, Kabul Afghanistan</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://privatepilot.tribe.net">Private Pilots</a> - 3 replies </div>

Susan 2008-01-19T05:03:13Z Gothalot http://privatepilot.tribe.net/thread/ca39e8ca-b7f7-493f-9614-26b751995034 2008-01-19T04:54:10Z 2008-01-14T21:16:06Z

<div>Does anyone know any Vineyards in Nor Cal with a runway?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://privatepilot.tribe.net">Private Pilots</a> - 1 reply </div>

Gothalot 2008-01-14T21:16:06Z Lokiloki http://privatepilot.tribe.net/thread/d8accc61-102d-4e29-a6dd-8291036691b0 2008-01-19T04:47:53Z 2007-09-28T17:45:17Z

<div>Hey pilots! <br/> <br/>For my 40th b-day I've decided to gift myself with flying lessons... something I've <br/>wanted to do for over 20 years (about time, no?). My question: How does one <br/>rate flight instructors/schools? Aside from meeting someone in person and seeing <br/>if you "vibe", are there other criteria I should be aware of? Is there a guide to <br/>schools or anything? <br/> <br/>And finally, can anyone recommend a place/instructor in LA. I live near the Santa <br/>Monica airport, but will go anywhere within an hour if its worth it... <br/> <br/>Thanks! <br/> <br/> <br/>Loki</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://privatepilot.tribe.net">Private Pilots</a> - 3 replies </div>

Lokiloki 2007-09-28T17:45:17Z markpincus http://privatepilot.tribe.net/thread/5a0e586c-def0-48af-a9a5-a0420dde8e23 2008-01-19T04:44:55Z 2003-09-19T05:56:13Z

<div>hi, i'm mark, 37, flying for 5 years. mostly a bonanza A36 which is a great plane but i aspire to fly something more capable. <br/> <br/>we should all give brief intros on ourselves here.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://privatepilot.tribe.net">Private Pilots</a> - 69 replies </div>

markpincus 2003-09-19T05:56:13Z A Thousand Good Intentions http://privatepilot.tribe.net/thread/b0c03ba4-feeb-4fb3-b4fb-8d9b7f3002e0 2008-01-12T05:16:55Z 2008-01-12T05:16:55Z

<div>Hey guys, new here and terrible at introductions, I'll jump right into it. I'm putting together some investment money and should have enough in about 12 months to get a good kit plane. <br/> <br/>I'm looking around at different kits, planes, designs, etc. The wing type that fits my mission objective of wilderness camping and someday, (eventually) a backyard strip, Is definitely a fixed-slat high-lift STOL type. I've looked long and hard at the CH701. I love what it is and what it does, but it's just so dang ugly. My wife is in love with the kitfoxes and I'd have a hard time passing a bill through her 2/3's of our congressional decisions, on a toy that she doesn't like. That, and it is pretty much tricycle-only gear. I've seen conventional gear on them and they really don't look right at all. I like tailwheels, but I don't want to sacrifice twice as much visibility as I need to during taxi, trying to use a plane that was clearly designed around the tricycle-only, very high-tail concept. <br/> <br/>Does anybody know some planes out there with the fixed-slat STOL wing, but maybe more of a kitfox body? or at least something that doesn't look like a 701 hockey stick with wings when you put it down on a tail wheel?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://privatepilot.tribe.net">Private Pilots</a> - 0 replies </div>

A Thousand Good Intentions 2008-01-12T05:16:55Z kelly http://privatepilot.tribe.net/thread/d5803353-5225-43b3-a30b-4a8643cda36b 2007-12-27T04:29:56Z 2007-02-28T01:01:53Z

<div>These options at West Valley Flying Club in San Carlos sound good. Has anyone had experience with them or any other grounds schools for a private pilot licence in the San Francisco Bay Area? Thanks! <br/> <br/>Ground School Courses offered at WVFC <br/>There are several ways to learn the book or "ground" information behind learning to fly. WVFC offers several options for ground school that gives the student a choice in their classroom experience. <br/> <br/> * SQL Private Pilot Ground School meets Tuesdays 6:30-9:00 pm. The cost is a $250 one-time fee, after which you may re-attend as often as you like. For information contact the instructor, Dan Dyer, at dan@dkdyer.com or check out www.dkdyer.com/ground.html. <br/> * PAO Private Pilot Ground School meets Thursdays from 6:30 pm with instructor Kyp Kypta. The cost for the course is a once-only charge of $100, after which you may attend any and all sessions as often as you like. Contact Kyp at lkypta@earthlink.net. <br/> * HWD Private Pilot Ground School meets Tuesday nights from 6:30-9:30 pm. Cost is $200 per student. Contact instructor Chris Tavenner at Tractorking@hotmail.com. <br/> * PAO Instrument Ground School meets Tuesday nights 6:30 to 9:00 pm. Cost is a one time fee of $250. Please email instructor Gianni Manganelli at gianniman@comcast.net, or Gabe Somma at gabe@flybayarea.com. <br/> <br/>All ground school fees are one time and the student can attend for as many rounds of the course as they feel are necessary. <br/> <br/>http://www.wvfc.org/learn.html</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://privatepilot.tribe.net">Private Pilots</a> - 2 replies </div>

kelly 2007-02-28T01:01:53Z left hook http://privatepilot.tribe.net/thread/1fcf22b1-0935-4f56-92af-a76761a1474f 2007-10-16T00:25:48Z 2007-10-14T02:40:51Z

<div>..well?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://privatepilot.tribe.net">Private Pilots</a> - 1 reply </div>

left hook 2007-10-14T02:40:51Z rafaelO http://privatepilot.tribe.net/thread/babcbe54-9f74-4c7b-8c77-047226293c49 2007-09-26T00:20:32Z 2007-09-24T12:58:28Z

<div>hi, <br/>i'm curious as to what the the typical medical exam is checking and in particular if they drug test. i'm thinking of getting my private pilot license and i like to smoke grass now and then. thanks :)</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://privatepilot.tribe.net">Private Pilots</a> - 1 reply </div>

rafaelO 2007-09-24T12:58:28Z Roch http://privatepilot.tribe.net/thread/0ee9a5ae-bc7a-47a2-b118-ce520d80fdaa 2007-05-04T21:53:06Z 2007-05-04T21:53:06Z

<div>Hi dears <br/>Does someone knows a place with an Amphib Multi Engine to take my commercial multi sea add-on on it? <br/>preferably on West coast... <br/> <br/>thanks family <br/>Roch :)</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://privatepilot.tribe.net">Private Pilots</a> - 0 replies </div>

Roch 2007-05-04T21:53:06Z patrick http://privatepilot.tribe.net/thread/99113581-9dd7-44e8-a4bb-394890a5ed1c 2007-02-26T20:13:33Z 2007-02-26T20:13:33Z

<div> <br/> <br/>There was a man, a young man of good heart and character, and he had a bus that he loved. The bus was the shiny yellow and black apple of his eye, and their love was complete. He veritably lived inside of her, caressing her ample bumpers and buying her all manners of distilled waters and fancy spray paints. <br/> <br/>And she loved him too; she loved him as strongly as a bus could love a man, that tall (10 feet) long legged (35 feet) 19,000 lb lady from Hayward, and things were good. <br/> <br/>She was a comely bus, old fashioned values and smog, and was blessed by the lord with the gift of turbo, a lovely tress of curly cast iron that adorned her intake manifiold like a jewel in a Princess' tiara. It was their pride and her joy. <br/> <br/>And the man also possessed one thing of great sentimental and personal value: a classic turbo boost sphygomometer given to him by his grandfather, a toxic filled graduated glass and brass mercury tube of wonderful complexity that he would lovingly plumb into his beloved when he wanted to see her smile. On sundays they would go to the park and he would gently lift her covers one by one, and there they would sit, whiling away the hours in the joy that only lovers share. <br/> <br/>The couple was poor, and didn't drink the finest Rotella, nor could afford Michelins on the table except during special occasions. And then one year, the Saint Valentine's Day holiday approached, and they were both left in a quandary, how could this poor bus and man properly show their love on this special occasion? <br/> <br/>Finally February 14th arrived, and after a hard day at the yard, the man came home to find his beloved bride sitting, parked near the one ton, behind the trailer, near the stack of pallets where he stored the brake drums and the power steering pumps, with tears/condensation in her headlights, but still shining the most lumenous of glows towards her chosen seat taker. And the man excitedly approached her, cleverly concealing a package from his beloved's low beams. <br/> <br/>(break for commercial) <br/> <br/>(Scene returns to idyllic backyard full of bus parts and Japanese and American pickups) <br/> <br/>"Look my dear" he cried, "I have the finest of gifts for the bus that has been my veritable foundation of transportation for so many wonderful years." And from under his cloak, he produced a box. And there, inside the box was a lovely air heat exchanger from Cummins in Paris, painted beautiful flat black and glowing with a non reflective dullness that shone like the night. (with all necessary connectors and fasteners, and a roll of pink teflon tape) <br/> <br/>"Oh my Goodness", she screamed in joy, "how could you ever have brought to me such a precious and costly gift my love?" She began to sigh, and with tears now welling up in her turn signals, she said "We are but a poor couple, rich in maintenance but with a limited parts budget..." <br/> <br/>"Well" he replied, "my love for you springs internal, just like your fuel lines, and I confess I sold the turbo boost gage to get the lovely part. but it is OK, we can do it by ear my sweet, love can conquer any vaccuum problem." <br/> <br/>And then he spotted a splendidly wrapped box sitting on the dash. "Is that for me my love?" he asked. "A gift from the bus whose broad hips and leaf spring suspension has seen me thru my longest travels and darkest hours... I can't wait to open it!" <br/> <br/>He carefully separated the twine, removed the paper, and gently lifted the lid off the box. And there inside was a 3/16" thru 7/8" SAE and metric adapter set for classic sphygamometers, lovingly hand chromed from Taiwan. <br/> <br/>And then tears began to well up in his eyes, as he walked, slowly, to the side (driver's side, door behind the radiator door) of his beloved, and lifted her skirts gently for the thousandth time. <br/> <br/>For he knew the truth already........ . . . there in place of her lovely turbo was a simple metal plate, her chestnut colored curl now nothing more than a 5 X 8 piece of aluminum or cast or pot metal or something, (it had paint on it) and her flowing manifolds had been shorn to the scalp. <br/> <br/>And as they looked at each other, and felt the love and tender mercies that only a long time committed driver and machine can hold dear, and nurture thru the years,-- there was peace, and then they drove, hand in wheel, down to Flying J for a quiet, intimate fill. <br/> <br/>And life was good, and love had flourished and flew and soared for a brief minute on God's Green Earth. <br/> <br/>("The Gift of the Turbi", a holiday classic) <br/>available on CD and cassette <br/> <br/>http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/CrownandGillig/ <br/> <br/>=======================================</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://privatepilot.tribe.net">Private Pilots</a> - 0 replies </div>

patrick 2007-02-26T20:13:33Z roisin0908 http://privatepilot.tribe.net/thread/ddf543b6-3d00-44e6-90a3-496589af7e1e 2007-02-19T22:42:36Z 2007-02-19T22:42:36Z

<div>I've been out of the air for over 15 years. Lots of reasons - the main one being I moved back to UK where flying is VERY expensive. <br/> <br/>Now I'm back in Australia, I'm going to get my licence re-validated. It will literally be like starting over again - the only difference, is that I'm not on a Student licence anymore. I've got 140 hours under my belt and was endorsed to fly VFR. <br/> <br/>I took an initial flight some months back and I remembered all the basic moves &amp; skills. Although the radio procedures will need to re-learnt. <br/> <br/>I was wondering if anyone else out there had taken a very long break from flying and how you coped with re-learning how to fly again.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://privatepilot.tribe.net">Private Pilots</a> - 0 replies </div>

roisin0908 2007-02-19T22:42:36Z Kevin http://privatepilot.tribe.net/thread/bed442b6-aa67-4b2e-a28a-c7cce79ff178 2007-01-07T23:31:28Z 2005-12-20T05:37:16Z

<div>Is there a good flight sim and hardware/joystick control for mac? </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://privatepilot.tribe.net">Private Pilots</a> - 3 replies </div>

Kevin 2005-12-20T05:37:16Z Gothalot http://privatepilot.tribe.net/thread/3b8bb125-84f7-4c4d-9a35-fd73fa9a0e29 2006-11-20T22:02:33Z 2005-06-07T22:24:14Z

<div>Im having a hard time gathering the fundage needed for starting my PPL. I dont want to give up but I cant go out and get a loan for it. Ive been wanting this so many years. All my money has to go into my video business which should pay off in the year or so but I still feel discouraged. I read all the pilot magazines but I really dont know where to even start. I am afraid I'll give up on something that I wanted so badly.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://privatepilot.tribe.net">Private Pilots</a> - 12 replies </div>

Gothalot 2005-06-07T22:24:14Z suzizzle http://privatepilot.tribe.net/thread/9cf2abb0-26ed-4f8e-9716-db4ef191b117 2006-11-14T17:12:18Z 2006-08-15T20:17:46Z

<div>Who flys out of PAO? <br/> <br/>Favorite flight school and why please!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://privatepilot.tribe.net">Private Pilots</a> - 6 replies </div>

suzizzle 2006-08-15T20:17:46Z Adam http://privatepilot.tribe.net/thread/bdd7540f-8777-4326-99e8-0ffc76bbd331 2006-10-18T18:57:51Z 2006-10-18T18:57:51Z

<div>Hi everyone. I got my private pilot's license about 6 months ago in Santa Barbara. Now I just moved up to the bay area and I want to find a good place to rent a plane and/or find some cool people to fly with. Any ideas? <br/> <br/>--Adam </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://privatepilot.tribe.net">Private Pilots</a> - 0 replies </div>

Adam 2006-10-18T18:57:51Z Brooke http://privatepilot.tribe.net/thread/7776b350-d053-4c19-a20e-ca89d166457a 2006-10-12T04:50:31Z 2006-10-10T01:56:03Z

<div>why go for the commercial....? what can one do with it (by itself) to make money? I hear a lot wishy-washy answers... and a few definite ones... <br/> <br/>curious here...</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://privatepilot.tribe.net">Private Pilots</a> - 2 replies </div>

Brooke 2006-10-10T01:56:03Z http://privatepilot.tribe.net/thread/dc14dab9-1270-4b84-9514-56decd51f430 2006-08-25T01:12:44Z 2006-08-25T01:12:44Z

<div>I don't know if many people here will be interested but I just started a New Tribe "Aircraft Builders and Restorers. if you interested in homebuilt aircraft or the restoration of older aircraft this might be fun for you. A good place to trade information and ask questions. <br/> <br/>http://tribes.tribe.net/aircraftbuildersandrestorers</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://privatepilot.tribe.net">Private Pilots</a> - 0 replies </div>

2006-08-25T01:12:44Z packetbasher http://privatepilot.tribe.net/thread/5a6052aa-81b4-4ff8-bb98-77e06777f4bb 2006-05-31T01:09:53Z 2005-11-15T07:01:26Z

<div>Does anyone use a kneeboard? Have any recommendations on which one would be good for a student pilot?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://privatepilot.tribe.net">Private Pilots</a> - 6 replies </div>

packetbasher 2005-11-15T07:01:26Z packetbasher http://privatepilot.tribe.net/thread/c1c9aab4-cb4a-4d8e-b1ca-5a0f8c890937 2006-05-31T01:07:33Z 2006-02-12T22:49:18Z

<div>I know this is probably a huge can of worms, but can anyone recommend a headset for flying. I would like to have something with active noise reduction. I have heard good things about Dave Clark, Bose, and Sennheiser.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://privatepilot.tribe.net">Private Pilots</a> - 8 replies </div>

packetbasher 2006-02-12T22:49:18Z suzizzle http://privatepilot.tribe.net/thread/b2e58205-0ee9-488b-84b7-728eb07bb731 2006-04-28T15:00:52Z 2006-04-28T15:00:52Z

<div>http://acro.tribe.net/ <br/> <br/>Had you seen that tribe? I hadn't... <br/> <br/>'Sufi' is a related tribe, I think that's f*cking cool. Whirl.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://privatepilot.tribe.net">Private Pilots</a> - 0 replies </div>

suzizzle 2006-04-28T15:00:52Z CaptainBenevento http://privatepilot.tribe.net/thread/82f9a2a5-9cdc-451d-9c57-58e9b770c9de 2006-04-27T14:18:30Z 2004-05-19T13:48:54Z

<div>I live near PDX and wanted to see if anyone else does too.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://privatepilot.tribe.net">Private Pilots</a> - 12 replies </div>

CaptainBenevento 2004-05-19T13:48:54Z alf http://privatepilot.tribe.net/thread/2412ea3a-5d08-4d83-b0ce-579992c0a553 2006-04-23T22:24:00Z 2006-04-23T22:24:00Z

<div>hello. i just moved up to seattle and was wondering if anyone knows of or can recommend a good flying club in the area? i haven't completed my license so i'm looking for a club that provides flight instruction as well as plane rentals. <br/> <br/>thanks! <br/>-alf</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://privatepilot.tribe.net">Private Pilots</a> - 0 replies </div>

alf 2006-04-23T22:24:00Z lion stargate http://privatepilot.tribe.net/thread/6399e42f-a4ac-4e85-aab1-8f8996f1fa0b 2006-04-23T05:40:37Z 2006-04-23T05:40:37Z

<div>http://www.pentagonstrike.co.uk/flash.htm#Main</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://privatepilot.tribe.net">Private Pilots</a> - 0 replies </div>

lion stargate 2006-04-23T05:40:37Z Jane http://privatepilot.tribe.net/thread/247ac09b-d329-4e08-8b04-8f56c0c43b6b 2006-03-16T16:01:42Z 2006-02-21T01:53:47Z

<div>Has anyone heard of Orlando Flight Training? Are <br/>they legitimate? I'm thinking of signing up for their <br/>FO program.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://privatepilot.tribe.net">Private Pilots</a> - 2 replies </div>

Jane 2006-02-21T01:53:47Z db_267 http://privatepilot.tribe.net/thread/1366144d-bb62-4c8f-9332-1273648d318d 2006-01-17T13:40:29Z 2005-10-09T23:36:59Z

<div>With AV gas getting fairly spendy these days I was wondering if anyone had used AGE85? <br/> <br/>I have the MoGas STC for my plane but I also see there is a STC for using AGE85 (Aviation Grade Ethanol 85) however I do not see any sources to buy this fuel. Using dated information I have from the web I would expect the fuel to be in the mid $2/gal range. At that cost it might be worth getting it in 55gal barrels and shipping it out to me. <br/> <br/>Thoughts <br/> <br/>Derek <br/></div> <div> posted in <a href="http://privatepilot.tribe.net">Private Pilots</a> - 1 reply </div>

db_267 2005-10-09T23:36:59Z packetbasher http://privatepilot.tribe.net/thread/d173acd2-b298-419d-bdaa-edee8f49013c 2005-12-14T03:33:23Z 2005-12-14T03:33:23Z

<div>So I did it today. I solo'd.....yea....It felt great. <br/></div> <div> posted in <a href="http://privatepilot.tribe.net">Private Pilots</a> - 0 replies </div>

packetbasher 2005-12-14T03:33:23Z Brooke http://privatepilot.tribe.net/thread/7e4c9d00-96e5-4a24-bd32-8cd68f336e43 2005-11-27T20:02:17Z 2005-05-23T16:24:55Z

<div>wow... I've just begun my instrument training ... it's a blast... <br/> <br/>I'm sure there are stories to share... <br/></div> <div> posted in <a href="http://privatepilot.tribe.net">Private Pilots</a> - 15 replies </div>

Brooke 2005-05-23T16:24:55Z Kevin http://privatepilot.tribe.net/thread/415af9b6-3883-45fd-ae27-d5a93e34bbed 2005-11-19T00:35:27Z 2005-11-19T00:35:27Z

<div>I've seen, but cannot find to purchase a stick on gear up/down switch. It had status lights, adhesive back, self contained. Great for training in a non retract plane. <br/>I want it for the dash in my work van. <br/>Has anyone else seen this, or knows where to get one? <br/> <br/>Thanks! <br/>Kevin</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://privatepilot.tribe.net">Private Pilots</a> - 0 replies </div>

Kevin 2005-11-19T00:35:27Z Jane http://privatepilot.tribe.net/thread/27cb4622-9103-4ffb-9545-26a5791a27ed 2005-09-16T21:46:28Z 2005-07-28T04:10:44Z

<div>Hi, I'm moving to the Portland area. Where is a good place to <br/>rent a 172?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://privatepilot.tribe.net">Private Pilots</a> - 6 replies </div>

Jane 2005-07-28T04:10:44Z ducatigrrl http://privatepilot.tribe.net/thread/bc07bc94-76f4-409d-808b-14eddecffc57 2005-09-12T00:12:32Z 2005-09-10T01:57:31Z

<div>grrl friendly, and calm maybe. <br/> <br/>thanks, Diane</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://privatepilot.tribe.net">Private Pilots</a> - 5 replies </div>

ducatigrrl 2005-09-10T01:57:31Z Vanslam http://privatepilot.tribe.net/thread/c57f1f06-f717-440c-a2e1-aa4bc2d457b3 2005-09-11T23:54:35Z 2005-03-17T01:24:35Z

<div>HI I am hoping to fly from NJ to CA this year. Just looking for helpful advice and tips. MY plan is to leave from Trenton/ Robbinsville and land in San Diego. I figure that the trip should take about 35 hours. My concern of course are the Rockies and the weather. Did I mention I am doing this in my 95hp Forney Aircoupe. CA here I come.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://privatepilot.tribe.net">Private Pilots</a> - 10 replies </div>

Vanslam 2005-03-17T01:24:35Z ShyFlyGuy http://privatepilot.tribe.net/thread/86b966d0-292d-4120-97d5-bf439ddcb115 2005-09-08T15:08:28Z 2005-07-06T06:04:16Z

<div>hey all, currently working through my PPL, and having trouble with the aeronautical charts section, i've talked to some of the pilots from work and gotten my hands on some older charts, but still not making enough difference, if anyone has any written exam study material that they are not using please let me know <br/>i can put it to good use, that is if you're willing to part with them <br/>special emphasis on a jeppensen flight school textbook, as i'm working through the cdrom ground school right now</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://privatepilot.tribe.net">Private Pilots</a> - 5 replies </div>

ShyFlyGuy 2005-07-06T06:04:16Z http://privatepilot.tribe.net/thread/00f0446d-fe30-4007-a8cf-24b2ffbf2c68 2005-09-02T02:04:19Z 2005-09-02T02:04:19Z

<div>Just a fast Hi to my fellow wingnut avaition geeks</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://privatepilot.tribe.net">Private Pilots</a> - 0 replies </div>

2005-09-02T02:04:19Z Taurion http://privatepilot.tribe.net/thread/c504ed29-7ea7-4c07-9221-a116ce4f5eb0 2005-08-24T01:13:29Z 2005-08-24T01:13:29Z

<div>Hi all, <br/> In case you're waiting on a long download and don't wanna fire-up Minesweeper - again - do some refresher reading. You'd be surprised what you missed. Some of them are pretty big, so you'll need a fast connection. <br/> <br/> And of course, they're free. <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>NACO Digital Aeronautical Chart User's Guide (VFR &amp; IFR charts) <br/> <br/>http://www.naco.faa.gov/index.asp?xml=naco/online/aero_guide <br/> <br/>http://www.naco.faa.gov/content/naco/online/pdf_files/6th_VFR_Intro.pdf <br/>http://www.naco.faa.gov/content/naco/online/pdf_files/6th_VFR_Symbols.pdf <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>Aeronautical Information Manual, 2004 <br/> <br/>http://www.faa.gov/ATPubs/AIM/ <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, 2003 <br/> <br/>http://av-info.faa.gov/data/traininghandbook/faa-h-8083-25-1of4.pdf <br/>http://av-info.faa.gov/data/traininghandbook/faa-h-8083-25-2of4.pdf <br/>http://av-info.faa.gov/data/traininghandbook/faa-h-8083-25-3of4.pdf <br/>http://av-info.faa.gov/data/traininghandbook/faa-h-8083-25-4of4.pdf <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>Airplane Flying Handbook, 2004 <br/> <br/>http://av-info.faa.gov/data/traininghandbook/faa-h-8083-3a-1of7.pdf <br/>http://av-info.faa.gov/data/traininghandbook/faa-h-8083-3a-2of7.pdf <br/>http://av-info.faa.gov/data/traininghandbook/faa-h-8083-3a-3of7.pdf <br/>http://av-info.faa.gov/data/traininghandbook/faa-h-8083-3a-4of7.pdf <br/>http://av-info.faa.gov/data/traininghandbook/faa-h-8083-3a-5of7.pdf <br/>http://av-info.faa.gov/data/traininghandbook/faa-h-8083-3a-6of7.pdf <br/>http://av-info.faa.gov/data/traininghandbook/faa-h-8083-3a-7of7.pdf</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://privatepilot.tribe.net">Private Pilots</a> - 0 replies </div>

Taurion 2005-08-24T01:13:29Z libertiny http://privatepilot.tribe.net/thread/e722919d-25ed-4bbd-b2d3-8f5599fbc6e1 2005-08-03T14:57:51Z 2005-08-03T14:57:51Z

<div>Being in Detroit at the time of the crash in nearby Toronto, I can't believe they tried to execute that landing in such bad weather. The radar returns looked very serious. <br/> <br/>Sounds like they hydroplaned their way off the end of the runway.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://privatepilot.tribe.net">Private Pilots</a> - 0 replies </div>

libertiny 2005-08-03T14:57:51Z db_267 http://privatepilot.tribe.net/thread/9d692f19-d8b4-4a4e-b1bd-412d5b799374 2005-08-03T00:02:19Z 2005-08-03T00:02:19Z

<div>I created a float plane Tribe for thoes intrested... <br/> <br/>http://floatplanes.tribe.net/ <br/> <br/>Derek</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://privatepilot.tribe.net">Private Pilots</a> - 0 replies </div>

db_267 2005-08-03T00:02:19Z limadelta http://privatepilot.tribe.net/thread/496a291c-b06e-42ca-8206-def4ece6b310 2005-07-29T10:06:09Z 2005-07-08T23:42:40Z

<div>I’m moving to Philly in about a year and I know next to nothing about the aviation scene. I plan on several visits, but I’d like to do some preliminary research beforehand. If there are any pilots in the general area of Philadelphia, a little insight would be forever appreciated. <br/> <br/>- Which FBOs have the best reputation? <br/> <br/>- Are there any FBOs with a moderate to large fleet of Cessna trainers, i.e. 172s? <br/> <br/>- Are any of them Cessna Pilot Centers? <br/> <br/>- Anything else I should know about the area’s aviation community? <br/> <br/>I'm not sure if I'll have my CFI by the time I get out there (that's the plan), but if I don't, I'd like to find an FBO that I can train and then eventually work at. Thank you so much for any help! I'll owe you cookies or something. <br/> <br/>-Lauren <br/>hearinmyhead@gmail.com</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://privatepilot.tribe.net">Private Pilots</a> - 7 replies </div>

limadelta 2005-07-08T23:42:40Z suzizzle http://privatepilot.tribe.net/thread/baa2b7c4-3b7e-479c-a218-2950d4c77aec 2005-05-30T02:06:15Z 2005-04-14T14:44:32Z

<div>Okay, so who's going to sun 'n fun? <br/> <br/>http://www.sun-n-fun.org/content/ <br/> <br/>Has anyone ever camped at lakeland? <br/> <br/>Care to share a past arrival procedure story or two? <br/></div> <div> posted in <a href="http://privatepilot.tribe.net">Private Pilots</a> - 7 replies </div>

suzizzle 2005-04-14T14:44:32Z http://privatepilot.tribe.net/thread/33b6b487-e1f2-40b5-9c96-22638fb97e9f 2005-05-22T03:36:54Z 2005-05-22T03:36:54Z

<div>Anyone planning to be at OSH this year?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://privatepilot.tribe.net">Private Pilots</a> - 0 replies </div>

2005-05-22T03:36:54Z The Gerald, UE http://privatepilot.tribe.net/thread/ed40e2cd-cf92-429c-a345-5a630f222d4a 2005-04-07T17:10:57Z 2005-03-22T18:14:03Z

<div>My company needs to buy two Cesna Caravans. No older then mid 90's. We are going to modify them for some super secret military stuff, and we need two of them to experiment with. Any ideas on places to look for good used Caravans?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://privatepilot.tribe.net">Private Pilots</a> - 3 replies </div>

The Gerald, UE 2005-03-22T18:14:03Z suzizzle http://privatepilot.tribe.net/thread/1f25e71d-fb27-41f8-985d-158a78e0d247 2005-04-06T17:08:39Z 2005-04-06T17:08:39Z

<div>Join a very new tribe (it's a regional thing) if you so choose: <br/> <br/>http://atlareaflyers.tribe.net/</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://privatepilot.tribe.net">Private Pilots</a> - 0 replies </div>

suzizzle 2005-04-06T17:08:39Z Ilja http://privatepilot.tribe.net/thread/48cea173-a175-428b-afd8-51be3db75cef 2005-03-21T07:12:28Z 2004-08-26T00:46:58Z

<div>Anyone flying to Burning Man from the Bay Area?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://privatepilot.tribe.net">Private Pilots</a> - 10 replies </div>

Ilja 2004-08-26T00:46:58Z The Gerald, UE http://privatepilot.tribe.net/thread/43674cfd-0586-4ce2-a503-e00a818eb1a0 2005-03-10T19:25:46Z 2005-03-10T19:25:46Z

<div>We are looking at expanding into aerial photography. Does anyone in the tribe currently do this, or know someone that does? Any help, greatly appreciated.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://privatepilot.tribe.net">Private Pilots</a> - 0 replies </div>

The Gerald, UE 2005-03-10T19:25:46Z Vanslam http://privatepilot.tribe.net/thread/6180b5fc-cf4a-46ca-bed7-ae1df619bcb3 2005-03-02T13:55:07Z 2005-01-13T04:03:56Z

<div>I have been using handheld GPS's for a couple of years now. First I had a Lowrance AirMap 300. It was cheap but a very good performer. Bought a Garmin 196 5 months ago and man does this thing work. Great screens, short cuts and HSI page. Oh did I mention the auto logbook. I tell you, I have to force myself to use maps once in a while just to keep my pilotage skills sharp; but I just keep asking why. With all of the air space and TFR's I can't see flying without one. A GPS should be required equipment on any cross country for new or old pilots. </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://privatepilot.tribe.net">Private Pilots</a> - 2 replies </div>

Vanslam 2005-01-13T04:03:56Z Vanslam http://privatepilot.tribe.net/thread/83053e91-8e9f-4fa6-bf07-a7da82f5fff4 2005-02-21T01:40:38Z 2005-02-21T01:40:38Z

<div>A pane of twenty stamps (ten designs) entitled American Advances in Aviation build on the popular Classic American Aircraft collection issued in 1997. Aircraft chosen for this new stamp pane illustrate American innovations and technological contributions to military, commercial, and general aviation during the 1930s, '40s and '50s. The following ten aircraft are featured on stamps: <br/> <br/>Boeing's 247 and B-29 Superfortress; <br/>Consolidated's PBY Catalina and B-24 Liberator; <br/>Lockheed's P-80 Shooting Star; <br/>Grumman's F6F Hellcat; <br/>Republic's P-47 Thunderbolt; <br/>Northrop's YB-49 Flying Wing; <br/>Engineering and Research Corporation's Ercoupe 415; and <br/>Beechcraft's 35 Bonanza. <br/>Depicted in the header illustration are the Hughes H-1 racer and Boeing's YB-52 Stratofortress. <br/> <br/>All are military but the classic V tail bonanza and my favorite way ahead of its time Ercoupe. Yeah Ercoupe.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://privatepilot.tribe.net">Private Pilots</a> - 0 replies </div>

Vanslam 2005-02-21T01:40:38Z http://privatepilot.tribe.net/thread/7f22bbf0-fbee-4556-b34c-5b14cdd13d98 2005-02-17T17:23:32Z 2005-02-10T15:57:42Z

<div>Hi, I am getting tired with the uncomfortable headsets of my fligh school .Can somebody give me some advice what headset to buy for myself?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://privatepilot.tribe.net">Private Pilots</a> - 10 replies </div>

2005-02-10T15:57:42Z The Gerald, UE http://privatepilot.tribe.net/thread/c3bd09b9-22c2-4c72-a298-3d12f2f2e473 2005-02-07T22:38:56Z 2005-02-07T20:33:28Z

<div>Just wanted to introduce myself. Live in Bellevue, work in Monroe and want to get back into flying - had about 20 hours when my instructor died! Time to get flying again. Any good suggestions on flight schools or flight clubs? Thanks Jerry</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://privatepilot.tribe.net">Private Pilots</a> - 1 reply </div>

The Gerald, UE 2005-02-07T20:33:28Z fourwinds http://privatepilot.tribe.net/thread/b61e0dc5-164c-4a1f-98a0-1f7d0895e91b 2005-02-02T06:49:23Z 2004-02-19T01:57:37Z

<div>Are there any homebuilders on this list? Are you aware of the homebuilt sector of avaition. When I finish building my airplane does anybody want a ride? <br/> <br/>Just curious <br/> <br/>Brad</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://privatepilot.tribe.net">Private Pilots</a> - 12 replies </div>

fourwinds 2004-02-19T01:57:37Z CaptainBenevento http://privatepilot.tribe.net/thread/cf28f1d9-dc16-42ec-a1e4-aa70013cb2d9 2005-01-21T06:02:57Z 2004-05-28T19:07:11Z

<div>this should be an interesting thread. <br/>I prefer nose wheel.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://privatepilot.tribe.net">Private Pilots</a> - 10 replies </div>

CaptainBenevento 2004-05-28T19:07:11Z Gothalot http://privatepilot.tribe.net/thread/a9dce975-af30-4c00-b258-b7a5b427cc27 2004-11-15T22:52:06Z 2004-11-15T22:52:06Z

<div>Pilot in Training here. Getting ready to take the plunge into the air. Im based in Los Angeles and I am doing the research into schools etc. So anyhow Hi all!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://privatepilot.tribe.net">Private Pilots</a> - 0 replies </div>

Gothalot 2004-11-15T22:52:06Z Helen http://privatepilot.tribe.net/thread/a1fa7073-d37a-4539-8efe-1053894bec66 2004-11-14T20:49:48Z 2004-06-30T21:26:18Z

<div>Hi, I'm taking lessons for a pp license. I'll love to fly with anyone in the Bay Area who has patience for a flying student.. :) <br/>Helen</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://privatepilot.tribe.net">Private Pilots</a> - 7 replies </div>

Helen 2004-06-30T21:26:18Z Fletcher http://privatepilot.tribe.net/thread/29fc0c51-ea4c-4864-ad17-88888ac57594 2004-11-11T09:50:20Z 2004-11-11T09:50:20Z

<div>Anyone happen to know of a block rate rental or want to just fly around Pensacola, FL? Would really glad to meet u up n fly!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://privatepilot.tribe.net">Private Pilots</a> - 0 replies </div>

Fletcher 2004-11-11T09:50:20Z markpincus http://privatepilot.tribe.net/thread/205505c6-20c5-4ade-be8f-fa57b1206f74 2004-10-24T23:35:19Z 2004-10-24T23:35:19Z

<div>anyone ever flown a turbo normalized bonanza or checked into it? i'm thinking about it to make mtn flying safer.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://privatepilot.tribe.net">Private Pilots</a> - 0 replies </div>

markpincus 2004-10-24T23:35:19Z http://privatepilot.tribe.net/thread/a812773b-1738-4e58-9d6a-84de23e60b31 2004-10-18T12:49:14Z 2004-10-15T17:19:15Z

<div>Anyone flown a Diamond DA 40? Love to get feedback on what you liike, what you didn't. Looking at obtaining one so .......</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://privatepilot.tribe.net">Private Pilots</a> - 2 replies </div>

2004-10-15T17:19:15Z Vanslam http://privatepilot.tribe.net/thread/c108cd36-aff3-47ca-b70f-92bac96d4473 2004-06-16T18:20:15Z 2004-06-16T02:46:57Z

<div>Hi I have been flying for a couple of years and started flying Ercoupes this year. They are pretty cool for old planes. I find that there are a lot of first timers and old timers who fly them and I was wondering if there is anyone but me out there with Ercoupe experience. I current have a buddy who owns one with and one without rudders. They are a blast to fly especially if you like to fly low and slow (100 mph). The plane is talked about in Stick and Rudder as the next step for planes but alas it never came to be. There are a bunch out there and they are the best bang for the buck as far as flying goes. You can find several sites on the internet to fill in the details. I will tell you for a fact that a 25 mph cross wind is nothing to fret about in an Ercoupe. So what are your stories? <br/> <br/>Happy flying</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://privatepilot.tribe.net">Private Pilots</a> - 1 reply </div>

Vanslam 2004-06-16T02:46:57Z Vanslam http://privatepilot.tribe.net/thread/0453cd6f-c642-49d2-9ca1-57e8912855b6 2004-05-14T00:59:55Z 2004-05-14T00:59:55Z

<div>Its just that time of year when we are all too busy flying to care about postings. So when the weather gets bad I drop another line on my adventures in sky hole punching. </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://privatepilot.tribe.net">Private Pilots</a> - 0 replies </div>

Vanslam 2004-05-14T00:59:55Z Greg http://privatepilot.tribe.net/thread/c998039a-e175-4340-b8db-5a12f515766d 2004-04-04T21:33:10Z 2003-09-16T04:21:17Z

<div>What is your favorite airplane you've flown? It can be anything, but you have to have time in it. Mine is the Extra 300 I instruct in, until you've rolled 400 degrees a second, pulled (and pushed) 10 Gs, tumbled end over end and flown backwards you haven't lived.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://privatepilot.tribe.net">Private Pilots</a> - 12 replies </div>

Greg 2003-09-16T04:21:17Z Kevin http://privatepilot.tribe.net/thread/3457a74f-6185-4cca-b760-548d9ada060d 2004-01-30T20:47:37Z 2003-12-02T22:28:42Z

<div>Any Close Calls? <br/>Does anyone want to share scary moments when flying. IFR Magazine has an anonymous lessons learned column which is pretty interesting. While we never violate an FARs (of course) it might be interesting to talk about experiences where people can learn. All in the interest of safety. </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://privatepilot.tribe.net">Private Pilots</a> - 5 replies </div>

Kevin 2003-12-02T22:28:42Z Vanslam http://privatepilot.tribe.net/thread/d42a5bee-d50b-4f8a-907e-1e257dff1e41 2004-01-30T02:07:48Z 2004-01-30T02:07:48Z

<div>A special notice to AOPA members in and near Maryland and <br/>Pennsylvania <br/> <br/> <br/>==> ATTENTION PILOTS &amp;lt;== <br/> <br/>LARGE TFRs EXPECTED THIS WEEKEND OVER CAMP DAVID, PHILADELPHIA <br/>Pilots flying in the Maryland and Pennsylvania areas are cautioned that President Bush is expected to be at the presidential retreat at Camp David, Maryland, (Prohibited Area P-40) this weekend and is scheduled to make a side trip to Philadelphia on Saturday. <br/> <br/>Based on AOPA's best information, the president will be at Camp <br/>David from tomorrow, January 30, through Sunday, February 1. The temporary flight restriction (TFR) area centered on P-40 will most likely grow larger. Bush is slated to be in Philadelphia on Saturday, January 31, from 9:50 a.m. to 1:10 p.m. local. AOPA cautions pilots that the times could change. Expect a large TFR over the city.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://privatepilot.tribe.net">Private Pilots</a> - 0 replies </div>

Vanslam 2004-01-30T02:07:48Z Gustavo http://privatepilot.tribe.net/thread/084683af-525f-4b24-a11c-0b821fc1e741 2004-01-29T04:05:54Z 2004-01-29T04:05:54Z

<div>Hey guys (and girls) we should post any aircraft for sale by owner. It could be helpful to somebody. <br/>I am in the market for either a A-33, 210 or similar. <br/>(Reading about B-200 and Citation hourly costs makes me think conservatively now...) <br/>Gustavo</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://privatepilot.tribe.net">Private Pilots</a> - 0 replies </div>

Gustavo 2004-01-29T04:05:54Z 88Esq http://privatepilot.tribe.net/thread/17ac3e5a-160b-4a72-9acb-3c7ae064c893 2003-12-26T18:28:01Z 2003-12-10T04:17:40Z

<div>Anyone know where to rent a small single engine for a day or two around san francisco? want to fly from coast to coast and back. <br/> <br/>Matt</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://privatepilot.tribe.net">Private Pilots</a> - 4 replies </div>

88Esq 2003-12-10T04:17:40Z robjones http://privatepilot.tribe.net/thread/c09211a0-379f-4c02-b7ee-79b1599acc62 2003-12-02T15:25:58Z 2003-09-04T23:22:52Z

<div>anyone have any experience with the Anywhere Map <br/>software? They are at: <br/> <br/>www.anywheremap.com <br/> <br/>It looks pretty amazing, but I have yet to see it in real life. </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://privatepilot.tribe.net">Private Pilots</a> - 4 replies </div>

robjones 2003-09-04T23:22:52Z Harrier http://privatepilot.tribe.net/thread/04143b6f-384e-4e7b-afed-193ffbf544b4 2003-11-11T03:49:00Z 2003-11-10T07:41:35Z

<div>I thought I'd set up a tribe specifically targetting flight instructors or those who want to become instructors. http://flightinstruction.tribe.net <br/></div> <div> posted in <a href="http://privatepilot.tribe.net">Private Pilots</a> - 1 reply </div>

Harrier 2003-11-10T07:41:35Z Robert http://privatepilot.tribe.net/thread/1514a038-1b83-4419-9f9e-0acd6f28ce52 2003-11-08T08:00:21Z 2003-11-08T03:32:47Z

<div>Today I took advantage of a short break in the foggy hazy cloudy drizzly weather to do a little flying, a short hop from from Fresno to Tulare. When I taxied onto the runway at Tulare for departure, a huge flock of birds (crows, I think) suddenly appeared over and around the runway. A hundred of them at least. I sat there at the end of the runway watching these birds circle and land and take off and land again and generally stay RIGHT IN MY FRIGGIN' WAY. It was at least five minutes before they decided to go somewhere else. <br/> <br/>Anyone else have a Hitchcock (or Twilight Zone) moment while flying?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://privatepilot.tribe.net">Private Pilots</a> - 1 reply </div>

Robert 2003-11-08T03:32:47Z John http://privatepilot.tribe.net/thread/60ef4ff3-525d-45bd-9dc7-293c4ceb5072 2003-11-05T01:06:10Z 2003-11-04T07:59:10Z

<div>... is due. <br/> <br/>I'm sure I'll do fine on the piloting, and I'm reviewing the '04 FAR/AIM in my spare time (test is in two weeks) <br/> <br/>Any other tips?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://privatepilot.tribe.net">Private Pilots</a> - 1 reply </div>

John 2003-11-04T07:59:10Z markpincus http://privatepilot.tribe.net/thread/2a774b24-714e-4b5c-8961-d43fba21b0f5 2003-10-25T01:52:54Z 2003-10-25T01:52:54Z

<div>i think we should all start posting flts where we could take more passengers in the events calendar. that way we'll all see available flts on our homepages. for example, i'm looking for a flt this weekend to LA.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://privatepilot.tribe.net">Private Pilots</a> - 0 replies </div>

markpincus 2003-10-25T01:52:54Z markpincus http://privatepilot.tribe.net/thread/4f3e3b06-bddf-4466-a958-c93cb1e97f8f 2003-10-15T07:20:57Z 2003-08-06T21:59:07Z

<div>i'd love to hear about people's favorite trips. esp around the bay area.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://privatepilot.tribe.net">Private Pilots</a> - 4 replies </div>

markpincus 2003-08-06T21:59:07Z