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For those with experience flying to the Kentucky Derby, wondering if you could provide some advice. I’m planning on arriving into KLOU around 14:30 tomorrow, May 3rd from DC area. Would you recommend going VFR or IFR in order to expedite entry and landing. Unsure what is preferred. This is...

Well, I am heading off a fun, 9-day business trip next weekend from DC for my longest solo trip to date. Taking the club 182RG @ 150kts w/ autopilot, TIS, G430w, Stratus 2, FF, strikefinder, JPI and 88 gallons of sweet sweet avgas. Just my pomapoo and I cruising around the country, jamming to...

Someone strapped a GoPro to an eagle, and even had the common courtesy to not play Sail over their video.

I was going to purchase this for my place - but having a hard time penciling into into the layout of my 600sf downtown apartment. Plus - I don't really need two. Thought someone here might be interested in upgrading their Saitek yoke and rudders...

Does anyone have a PDF copy of a C172Q POH they can share publicly or in a PM? Or at least the performance section? I am trying to supplement our digital resources for our C172N/180hp and C172P/HP with the upgraded performance numbers - and understand from threads here that the 172Q is pretty...

I see iTunes giftcards on sale on various sites from time to time from 10-20% off and thought that this audience would benefit from saving a few bucks on app subscriptions. Revive this thread and a post a new link whenever you see a sale. Below is a link for $60 gift card for $48 (free...

I noticed while taking some practice exams this week with both Sporty's (iphone app) and Gleim IFR Knowledge Course that an identical question came up with different correct answers being given by each company. I emailed both companies, and the chief instructors from each defended their...

Filled out a survey on aviation headsets, and recieved a call a few weeks later that I had won an ipad mini. I remember the survey being long and obnoxious, so I was probably the only one who actually completed it. I didn't believe it until it actually showed up in the mail. Anyways - I...

I had planned to (finally) make the trip to Treasure Cay and Eleuthera last weekend but decided to change destination last minute because I didn't feel comfortable with Beryl loitering around Florida and the Atlantic. Figured we would go to Key West instead and at least have access to a reliable...

Where do you think he went? Drug run? Stolen plane? Drunk Pilot? Alien Abduction? http://www.newschannel5.com/story/17653672/plane-crash-lands-in-east-nashville-but-no-sign-of-the-pilot EAST NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Police are calling it mystery. A 1961 aircraft was discovered at an airfield...

I have a caribbean flight coming up in a rented 182t and am trying to figure out weight+balance for four adults (two guys, two girls). We'd be over W+B with full fuel, so need to figure out exactly how much fuel I can take. How do you guys go finding out the real weights of passengers when...

So I just committed to joining a group going on an adventure to the Arctic Circle that I wanted to share here for input/recommendations and let others know in case anyone else wanted to join (staging in Maryland or Quebec). I'll update the thread with more details as they come. This started...

Maybe it's your natural born likeability, or maybe you have some techniques that everyone can learn from.... I thought we might be able to start a new thread with some tips from Henning and others on how to avoid or reduce paying landing/facility/parking fees as well as reducing fuel prices...

I am planning on flying to Busch Gardens Williamsburg for the day on Sunday before crowds get insane in the summer. There will be four of us. Was wondering if anyone has flown there for the day before, and had any recommendations on ground transportation. Williamsburg-Jamestown (KJGG) is...

We set off yesterday around 9:15 to head up to Philadelphia for the day and attempt to tackle our first Class Bravo airport. We heard they were somewhat GA friendly and had a small fee (only $10 landing fee if you can take 15 gallons of gas). On the way up, we got flight following from Potomac...

March 10, 2012 WinterFest Fly-In will be held at Sky Bryce Airport (VG-18) and Bryce Resort from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. There will be music, food, pond-skimming, and a lot of other activities. For more info contact Kevin Brennan at skybryceflyingclub@gmail.com I am headed over with a...

http://www.usatoday.com/weather/news/story/2012-01-17/national-weather-service-new-radar-system/52746738/1?loc=interstitialskip Saw this last night and didn't remember reading anything about it on the forums. What impact, if any, will this have on aviation weather planning? For those in...

DC airspace gurus, I fly out of KGAI and was wondering if someone could give instructions on how to get a VFR clearance and execute a "Dulles East Downwind Transition" I have heard about...for getting around the FRZ and DCA/IAD class Bs. The route that takes you in between Dulles and the FRZ...

Saw this on a deal thread and thought some folks here might be interested on taking advantage while the loophole is still open. I reckon this group travels fairly regularly. Free gold status will get you free upgrades, free breakfast, free wifi, accelerated points. It says through May 2013...

We were supposed to leave on Saturday from DC for an amazing trip down to the bahamas for 8-10 days in the club 172. It was going to be my first flight longer than 3 hours and my first time island hopping around some really amazing islands. I had put in countless hours of research planning and...