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  • The DC-8 and the Trike (joke)

    One day the pilot of a Trike was told by the tower to hold short of the active runway while a DC-8 landed. The DC-8 landed, rolled out, turned around, and taxied back past the Trike. Some q...d said, “What a cute little plane. Did you make it all by yourself?...

  • Radio Antenna and radio performance

    What type of radio antenna works for you?  By work I mean transmit well.  Just...ecause you can hear someone 30 miles away doesn't mean they...r Whip antenna. http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/avpag...etal.  It is very reliable in a 10-15 mile range, and I ha...

  • Tips and tricks for Landings

    As a low time pilot, I'd certainly learn from some tips and tricks on landings from you seasoned pros. How about some responses with your stories or tips? For example, I...le or deadstick landing so a single technique and timing can't work...

  • What is the best way to get out of IFR conditions when trapped as a VFR pilot?

    Another tip I received today, seemed very topical to us: Q: What is the best way to get out of IFR conditions when trapped as a VFR pilot?  Bob Nardiello provides the answer here... ...

  • Old pilot

      An old Pilot sat down at the Starbucks a...cup of coffee. As he sat sipping his coffee, a young woman sat down next to him. She turned to the pilot...Well, I've spent my whole life flying biplanes, Cubs, Aero...about naked women. As soon as I get up in the morning, I thin...

  • AirBorne Microlight /Trike Wing Nose Channel Mandatory Service Bulletins

    I just came across a bulletin from 2003 that may be worth keeping in mind when you registration inspect your trike, and especially if your wing is older than 2004. http://www.airborne.com.au/pages/directive_pdf.php

  • FIRST SOLO

    DEAN JUST MADE HIS FIRST SOLO THIS MORNING IN LHC, IT WAS 31 DEGREES F. HE MADE THREE PERFECT LANDINGS I THOUGHT IT WAS COLD HERE UNTIL I SAW YOUR POST PAUL.

  • An Account of my Solo Last Week.

    Knowing that choosing to depart the Earth for the heavens implies the responsibility of a safe return to Terra Firma, brings forth many emotion...Today (8/1/2013) has left me light headed and giddy as to wha...Weather: SSW 4kts. Showers in area....

  • we love 'em anyway!

    one day, long ago, there was a woman who didn't whine, bitch or complain, but that was long ago, and just for that one day!

  • Flying the Air Creation Tanarg!

    This is a copy of some question that Henry asked me. Hi Henry, Don't envy me it w...I get into it. I love it and it handles like a dream. But it...g the Tanarg B13 combo lands like it is on rails. I landed to...Yes the B13 is heaps better in so many ways. I cut the powe...