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  • Funny flying quotes

    The odds against there being a bomb on a plane are a million to one, and against two bombs a millio...you fly, cut the odds and take a bomb. — Benny Hill The light at the end of the tunnel is another airplanes landing light...

  • Over and under engineering

    Recent discussion on a tragic accident thre...e between over engineering, strength, weight, and adequate flying performa...with part 103 trikes.  We have a weight limit that defines the upper...ver taken off where my maximum all up weight (MAUW) exceeds 500 lbs but le...

  • Wing Fold back problems

    It is Saturday January 25th. I am a bit depressed and...above the 10 and 2 blades. The problem here is the weight of the wing then tries to res...and the wing tips lean toward the ground because of weight. This is not good. I can not...

  • the Norwegian Blue ... Deceased ??!!

      Hey Monty, This is for you ... Monty Python RE the Norwegian Blue--  'es a remarkable species.  Beautiful plumage the Norwegian Blue...

  • An Account of my Solo Last Week.

    Knowing that choosing to depart the Earth for the heavens implies the...ds. Today (8/1/2013) has left me light headed and giddy as to what I...me airborne, knowing the rest of the flight will be totally in your PIC h...ow gets into full throttle and takes flight....

  • fatal crash into power lines, 7/7/2013, parker dam california

    http://www.havasunews.com/news/coroner-identifies-parker-man-as-victim-in-fatal-aircraft-crash/article_e1129e32...County Sheriff-Coroner Department has identified the man who died in an Ultra-light...

  • Bat-Like (not bird-like): Bats inspire 'micro air vehicle' designs

    Researchers study bat wings for "micro air vehicle" designs  Researchers at Vi...gs. "Typically, bats are very agile and can change their flight path very quickly -- showing high maneuverability for midflight...

  • Santa and the FAA

    ...stration, and the FAA examiner arrived last week for the pre-Christmas flight check.In preparation, Santa h...anding gear, and even Rudolph's nose. He painstakingly reviewed Santa's weight and balance calculations for...