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Getting a new fluffy family member that we'll want to take with us on trips. Do any of you who own cats / do Pilots & Paws flights have good solutions for either feline ear protection (that are appropriate size / stay on head) or a soundproof cage (that still has decent ventilation)?

Long time no post... I've been spending my time working, getting married, buying a plane, and general life stuff. First a huge thank you to this forum - all of you are responsible for so much of the knowledge I have as an aviator and member of the aviation community. Now for the story (I'll...

Hi all, I'm interested in getting my CFI (as a challenge, for better future insurance rates once I buy, and just to have the rating), but don't have time to do a live / in-person CFI course. Does anyone have thoughts on: 1) What are the best, most comprehensive online CFI courses out there...

Hi PoA friends! It's been a good 5 years since my last post... hope y'all are well :) I'm in Atlanta and a part of a local flying club (LGE Flying Club) with 2 172's and 2 182RGs. I'll be finishing my instrument rating next month, and want to begin stepping up into slightly more "exciting"...

Hey guys, Long time no-see! I'm headed down to Atlanta full-time after college and wanted to know if any of you have recommendations for finding a pilot home. I love my current situation in PIT where I'm in a club that lets me fly whenever I want, any time of day, and schedule any of 6...

Hey Y'all! Been awhile since I've been on here, but just had a question I couldn't find the answer to online: Does the effect of wind increase with decreasing density altitude? Suppose there's a 15kt crosswind, but a density altitude of around -5000ft. Because the air is denser, will the...

But fortunately not due to pilot error, and nobody was hurt. The pilot also shut off the engine beforehand, so it should only need minor repairs. Very well handled landing by the PIC. http://www.thekathrynreport.com/2014/09/piper-pa-28r-200-n1963t-incident.html?m=1

Hi guys, I'm looking to get in touch with an EAA chapter in Atlanta (preferably a larger one) to try to put together an event for the Young Eagles in a month and a half. PM me if you're in a local chapter there. Thanks!

How often do the Red Bull Air Race aircraft need to overhaul or replace their engines? I know NASCAR does it pretty darn frequently, so I'd imagine Red Bull would do the same thing, especially with all the stress they put on them in high-G maneuvers. Any knowledgeable thoughts?

Let me preface this with the fact that working at an aerospace company these past 2 weeks has been a blast so far. No, I'm not flying planes, but just being able to see a Cessna or Bell fly over and knowing my work helps sell those aircraft and keep the company afloat is pretty cool. Anyhow...

What are the regs for logging time in a level D sim? I may get the chance at a few minutes in a flight sim next week (I believe full-motion level D, but not yet positive). Assuming it's set up as a 737 or 757, what can I log, and how can I log the time? Would I need an instructor in the right...

Looks like I've settled on my next car purchase--an FJ Cruiser with an Artificial Horizon, Heading Indicator, and OAT gauge. To be honest, they weren't a determining factor, but they made the decision easier! Unfortunately, I can't get my Instrument Rating in a car :no: Gonna pick her up...

Something that I've been thinking about lately: Why do GA manufacturers like Beechcraft, Cessna, and Piper (for awhile) make small business jets, while commercial jet manufacturers such as Boeing and Airbus neglect this market? It seems like Boeing/Airbus, as companies which mainly produce...

Looking for bass boats online, I found one in Denver with a "high altitude prop". Does the density of the water at high altitude change enough to warrant a prop with a different blade angle, or is this based on the fact that engine air intake changes with altitude, and without a "mixture"...

Don't feel like signing up to a car forum to ask this: I'm looking to trade in my '09 Accord pretty soon to buy something that can tow a bass boat :) A few months ago, I got a dent in front of my rear driver side wheel well, and since I'm about to trade in, I want to decide what to do with...

http://www.nydailynews.com/autos/400-000-lamborghini-aventador-air-wild-london-crash-article-1.1741770 Caught about an inch and a half of air on this one... I'm sure the insurance company cringed when they saw this!

So, since I'll be working in Providence for the summer, I figure it's never too early to start looking for a viable FBO to rent out of. I prefer something within a 45 minute drive from downtown Providence, preferably a somewhat sizable fleet (read: 2+ aircraft), and relatively inexpensive (I...

Well, after my post this week about the terribleness of online applications, I ironically got a job offer from the single online application that got back with me to request an interview (out of around 30 online applications). I'll be accepting a marketing job this summer with Textron in...

I'm in the process of applying for internships right now, and whenever I can talk to an HR rep from a company directly, the discussion generally goes very well, and they're pretty impressed with me as a candidate. However, I'll apply to jobs online that I'm far more qualified for and have more...

So, I've seen a few engineering majors using AutoCAD for class projects. How hard would it be to teach myself to use the software? I know there are plenty of engineers on here, which is why I figure this would be a good place to ask. Note: I have absolutely no background with the software, it...