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Well guys I know we have pilots from varied backgrounds and types of training on this forum so I thought I would throw this topic out there. In your opinion what type of training atmosphere will generally make the better pilot? Will it be the military environment with perhaps more structure...

Man watching the F-86 and P-51 was all I needed for the day. The sound of those machines was truly awesome. Below are some shots I got of some of the display aircraft. Note, they were taken with my old Blackberry camera so quality is low.

Well gentlemen considering the issues regarding cost and accessibility of GA I have always been extremely curious as to just how much money you guys are bringing in per year. Of course, considering the sensitivity of this question this is completely anonymous and your input or identity is not...

I never knew Cessna had a hand in the early development of the helicopter. http://www.collectair.com/cessna.html

Very nice aircraft but the chick just needed to back off. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxJdQGQbXlQ&feature=player_detailpage

Okay guys this may sound totally insane but here I go nonetheless. Is it possible to completely design and build a plane from the ground up yourself? By that I mean completely fabricated, machined, welded, etc......by a regular pilot who just happened to have the skills and materials necessary...

Another member mentioned Zenith aircraft in another thread so I checked it out. Not bad in terms of price and the looks of their aircraft are definitely distinctive. Any of you guys fly a Zenith?

Okay gentlemen a totally odd thought came to mind. Since aviation has used superchargers, turbos, carbs, and fuel injection, it got me thinking the following question. Have dual carb setups ever been used in avation? Would a dual carb setup have any type of advantage in an aircraft?

I may be late to the dance so to speak guys but last night via youtube I watched there episodes of "Dangerous Flights" and wanted your take on it. Just how much totally fake and over-sensationalized drama is brought into that series? One minute those guys are talking about being "fuel...

Okay gentlemen it's time for another sweepstakes. This time we are talking helicopters. Before I continue let me state that yes, I know, the included helicopters are by no means equal in value or performance. However perhaps they will each appeal to some in different ways. Plus it's just...

In another discussion I noticed a reference being made to the design of the wings on the aircraft produced by Diamond. Termed as "glider wings" what effects do these type of wings have on this aircraft? Would these wings add any margin of safety with somewhat of a sacrifice with speed?

So you want your own jet? Here you go boys!!! http://www.trade-a-plane.com/detail/1689802.html

This is for you guys who are CFI's. Have you ever had a student who you simply had to have "the talk" with? By that I mean you just had to break it to them that perhaps being a pilot wasn't really for them? Have you ever had a person who just didn't have what it took to safely pilot an aircraft?

How does a person's driving skills and habits correlate with flying? I ask because while discussing the possibility of attaining a PPL a friend of my commented about my lack of excessive speed when I drive. In other words I drive too slow to like the speed of a plane. How does a person's...

It's that time again ladies and gents!!!!!!! Yes you guessed it!!!!! The hypothetical POA win-a-plane sweepstakes!!!! This time we're talking twins!!!!!!!!!!!

Several years ago there was a crash in my area that led to one fatality. This individual was an airline pilot, experienced, and from what I read had a very nice Rockwell Commander. For whatever reason those in charge of the salvage took some time getting up to the hill where the pilot had...

You know guys I've been on here for some time and have noticed that for the most part no matter what the medical condition may be you guys seem to want to help a guy work around losing a license. I have no issue with that as I'm sure by the time I go for my PPL I might have some health issues...

Okay gentlemen you just won the fourth annual POA aircraft sweepstakes. Choose your aircraft!!!!!!!

Well guys today I saw something very cool that I think you guys will appreciate. A newer Buick with a bumper sticker reading "My other ride used to be a Super Sabre". It was an older gentlemen so I assume he was perhaps a Vietnam era pilot of this very awesome aircraft. How awesome is this...

Has there ever been a partnership in an aircraft started among POA members? It would seem logical for members of this forum who live relatively near each other to share an aircraft. Has this ever occurred?