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    (N/A) Things that have gone by the wayside

    Still have one of these floating around...remember them being convenient to look up airport info before the iPad and airnav were around. AOPA used to send out the printed airport directory as well.
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    aircraft rental EWR area (NJ)

    I think Linden would be the best option for you from Jersey City I know they have rentals and think they may even have a flying club located there as well. Just not sure about the logistics of getting there from Jersey City without a car
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    Its The Weekend! 5/16/2014

    Flying club had a BBQ at the airport pig roast spot landing contest! Lots of fun, first time participating in one
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    VFR over ORD class B

    That's what I was thinking! Haven't been out to Chicago yet but living just south of the NYC Bravo they are always willing to accommodate...they will get snippy with those that aren't on their A game but as long as you are professional and quick on the frequency they help you out with FF and...
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    Malaysian Airliner missing?

    Latest news...the 'pings' contained location/altitude data and it looks like they ended up somewhere over the Indian Ocean??? http://m.us.wsj.com/article_email/SB10001424052702304185104579437573396580350-lMyQjAxMTA0MDEwMzExNDMyWj?mobile=y...
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    How old were you when you got you PP license

    17 years old a few months before my 18th birthday...was very scared to fly in my teens (even though I loved flight simulator and airplanes) so my parents decided to get me an intro flight for Christmas when I was 16 and fell in love with it. Flew about 60 hours after I got it before I went away...
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    a first step into a larger world

    Working on mine now as well, started towards the end of January. Been chugging along pretty good but all the IFR days haven't been flyable (icing) until last Wednesday...what an experience! Totally different doing the real thing vs having the hood on, especially the ILS down to minimums...
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    Southwest Pilot lands at wrong airport

    Getting ready to takeoff now here's a live video. http://abclocal.go.com/wls/live
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    How you caught the flying bug?

    Guess my entry into flying was a little different then most starting around 11 I began to get terrified of flying, wouldn't even fly commercial even missed out on a few family vacations because of it. Then when I was around 15 I knew I had to do something about the fear because it was...
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    Added High Performance endorsement today

    Very nice!!! What kind of plane did you do it in?
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    Operation Raincheck - Visit to Potomac TRACON

    I went on the Operation Raincheck at the NY TRACON back in September, really great experience. Got to meet a bunch of the controllers who were all great guys many of them pilots too! Toured the radar room and checked out the sector which covered NJ near where I'm usually flying. Some controllers...
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    Delta Holiday Safety Video

    A friend just sent this to me thought it was pretty funny, very creative on Delta's part. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0P-fqUoHMBc
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    Back to training...

    Congrats...moving along nice and quick!!! That would make a great Christmas present,hopefully everything works out. Getting to bring someone along for a ride on Christmas would be awesome!
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    Update: Checkride - Brainfart and Full Rundown

    Congratulations...nice job finishing it off today!!! Miller is right around my neck of the woods great airport.
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    2013 flying year in review

    Great year for me! Got back in the air after an 8 year break :D:D:D Logged a little over 30 hours since I started back up in June Joined a flying club and started flying Pipers (had only previously flown Cessnas) Got some family to come up with me which was awesome Looking forward...
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    GoPro?

    I just posted asking about the difference between the 3 and the 3+ in the technical section, but Best Buy is having a black friday sale on the 3 Black Edition. It's online too which is great so you don't have to fight the crowds...
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    GoPro Questions & Sale (Hero 3 vs 3+)

    Hey guys, I've been thinking of purchasing a GoPro to take video while I'm flying and I'm not sure what model would be the best for me. I'm deciding between the Hero 3 Black Edition and Hero 3 Plus Black Edition, it doesn't seem like there is too much of a difference between the two models...
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    A visit to the tower!

    When I was getting my Private at KTTN, my CFI made a call to the tower and got a few of us up on a tour which was a very cool experience. The NY TRACON tour was great, we were probably on the same one back in September.
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    Cleanup Time! Your favorite products/ways to give 'er a bath?

    Automotive soap and wax seem to do the job just fine, I'm pretty sure we used Nu Finish on the club's planes when we had the wash and wax last month. Can't wait to get down to Ft Lauderdale tomorrow and get some warm weather flying in...this cold weather stuff up north gets old!!!
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    The Frustrations of Fall

    Where in Florida do you fly?
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