Aviation Forum / General / Aviation / November 2006

Last night I watched a fascinating documentary on the History Channel,
titled (I think) "Flight 191". This is the American Airlines DC-10 crash on
March 25, 1979, in which 270+ were killed, after the No. 1 engine blew off
its wing. (I was only eleven when this happened.)

My third class medical is coming up soon and I am a little worried.
My doctor put me on Lipitor for elevated cholestrol this past year.
Will this cause any red flags, problems or require further documentation
for my third class medical?

3-4 times in the last week I've posted replies only to get the Oops!
message and that the page is unavailable (reply got wiped out). This
after a masterfully crafted & often witty response on my part which the
group was denied <tongue-in-cheek mode off>  Seriously, is anyone else

Well the decision is made.  I am replacing my engine (O360) with a
Lycoming factory reman.  I have a few questions for the group.  What is
the feeling about the new roller cam?  They offer roller or regular for
the same $$.  Any comments pro or con?  The engine comes stock with

Well all I am going to try and enjoy my last few days of rest before
Ferrying a bird to Managua, Nicaragua will try and post some photos yea
should be lots of VFR and lots of land to take photos this time.
I was really wanting to bounce my poor lonely Cessna 150 off the runway a

Since I started working on  my ticket, and now my instrument, I have been in
love with the new Tigers from day one of my training. I can think about
buying a plane now, and I'm disappointed that the New Tiger outfit tanked.
There are a number of them on Controller and other sites ...

Yes, our new flight simulator cockpit at the hotel -- quickly dubbed
"The Kiwi" by its creator -- has arrived!
See it here:
http://www.alexisparkinn.com/the_kiwi_is_born.htm

Anyone has done the test of dropping the alka seltzer into mogas known
to have ethanol?  Did it fizz?
I can definitely say that alka-seltzer does not fizz in ethanol free
regular gasoline.  Just tested it today and Jay did that a few days

Please, need help!
I really need a good advice:
Beetween Cirrus SR20/22 and Columbia(Lancair) 350/400, which is the
best choice? And, of course, for what reason?

Does anyone know if there is an FBO at SDL that does not charge the $50
ramp fee!  This is getting crazy.  They must be trying to scare off the
piston crowd.
 --Dan

I live near Los Alamitos Army Airfield (KSLI) and it turned
out they were having a small show today. DRAT!!! Had I known...
Anyway, being so close I got to hear and see an F/A-18 do
some very low and fast passes. I'm about where normal traffic

http://www.speedtv.com/articles/auto/scca/33645/
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DW

Since I started working on  my ticket, and now my instrument, I have been in
love with the new Tigers from day one of my training. I can think about
buying a plane now, and I'm disappointed that the New Tiger outfit tanked.
There are a number of them on Controller and other sites ...

http://world.honda.com/HondaJet/Styling/FlightDeck/
· All information, from flight and engine instrumentation to
navigation, communication, terrain and traffic data, is uniquely
integrated and digitally presented on the dual, large-format, high-

Saw the new Clint Eastwood-directed take on the famous flag-raising at
Iwo Jima with friends this evening, and enjoyed it immensely.  The
battle scenes are pretty intense, and it's not the kind of movie you
see if you want a feel-good experience -- but it certainly made me