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I introduced myself as not a pilot and not likely to ever be one. Thank you all for helping to answer my dumb questions. Really appreciate your patience with my layman terminology. My father bought me a ride in a glider in the mid 70s at the long gone Fremont, CA airstrip. I so miss the...

Another dumb question. First off, sorry about my layman terminology. Wondering about Gyrocopter/Gyroplane speed/useful weight and safety. I know I can ask over on a rotary forum (Hey Vance!), want opinions from a different group. Seems like some of the Gyros have same engine but not the...

I introduced myself as a non pilot with some dumb questions. Unfortunately I have more dumb posts than questions. So a dumb question. Was laid off several months ago, one thing I decided to focus on was my weight. Went from ~210 to ~172, birthday suit #'s. Add anywhere from 5 to 9 pounds...

Dumb question time. I recall hearing quite a few years ago about John Travolta owning and operating a Boeing 727 out of his home at an airpark, the first one the neighbors complained about the noise so he moved to a second airpark. So, what are the logistics with basing a 727 at an airpark? I...

Hi all, I've been lurking here for a long time. I am not a pilot and don't expect I ever will be one but am interested in flying and general aviation. I particularly appreciate the mostly intelligent and respectful discussions whether aviation related or not. And some of you are so way funny...