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What certification is required to perorm annuals? On my last annual, an apprentice performed the inspection, under the supervision of what I assummed was a A&P..

The closest community college that offers aviation training is about 45 minutes away. It's focuses on providing 2 years of Aeronatical Engineering classes with 2 more years required from their North Dakota school (the sponsoring school). However, an A&P certification class is not offered. I...

Greetings; My son recently graduated high school. He has expressed an interest in getting his A&P certificate. My first thought was joining the military (A/F) however, he does not desire to mak that commitment. (several of his upper classmates joined only to find that the initial career path was...

Simple business economics.. Big Airline companies invest capital at advertizing just prior to vote. ... and the return is Mega-buck$ to their bottom line... The general public will beleive (and support) anything that costs them less taxes. (even when it's served up as a lie) AOPA is the only...

I travel commercial air MUCH more than I really care to. (field support with my job) The best airline was Hooters air. Not sure about the planes but, the ladies that serve the drinks gave the word 'turbulence' a whole new meaning. The worst flights were Deltas commuters (Embrier Turbo prop...

(I wonder how many people clicked on that link.. :rolleyes: ) Incidently, after 20 years with my employer, the parent company decided to 'divest' us to a Candian buyer. This is week #2 with them. They're company motto is "Less is better" (hope they're not referring to our salaries.. :eek: )...

Interesting point of views (from both sides) I thought I'd read the NTSB crash report to get more facts. http://www.ntsb.gov/ntsb/brief2.asp?ev_id=20001212X19356&ntsbno=SEA99FA105&akey=1 I take it that the witnesses sense of 'time' changed from the time of the accident, and the time of the...

If the male puppy seems to know it's bearings around the hanger call it "Compass" If it a female that seems to wander off, and get lost, call it "Earheart" (no subliminal male/female flaming intended)

Thanks for all the replies.. Good advice on the transition training, now I just need to find someone with a RV willing to work with me on it. To clear up one of the replies.. I'm looking to purchase a RV-6(A) rather than build one. Deep down, I would 'like' to build one but, my job requires...

Greetings, I have been looking at some RV-6As lately. I had a C150 and decided to move up to a faster plane. I'm no light-weight but, never had any problem fitting in the C150. The RV has wider cabin width, and appear roomier. Recently, I sat in a RV-6A and noticed that the stick would not...

I also purchased insurance through AIG. AOPA referred me to NationAir, which in turn underwrote the policy to AIG. (Go figure) When I needed to make a prop strike claim, I called NationAir (the rep I paid my premium to). They said AIG would contact me within 24 hours. They did not.. however...

It could have been worse... At least it wasn't hand-propped in a shared hanger.. :no:

Speaking of the old Discovery Wings channel. I was very disappointed when they converted it to the 'Military channel'. Much of the GA related programs got pulled out. Wonder if we all set the Discovery channel email asking for the "Wings" channel to return.. ;) Just a thought..

Chip, I have $2900 of USAir stock they deemed worthless. Not to mention the numerous delays/cancellations I've endured in my constant travels. As a previous shareholder prior to their wisdom of restructuring (and deeming all common stock worthless), I had suggested them allowing us to use the...

Here's the background; Purchased a '73 C150L as my first plane about 7 months ago. During the pre-buy, it was agreed an annula would be performed. The A&P found the #4 cylinder with low compression (60) A reconditioned cylinder was installed, and compression was noted at annual (78). I liked the...

Don't feel too bad, after 19 years of service, my company announced they were selling $10 billion of their assets to reduce debt. Of course, my job is part of that 'debt reduction'.. :( But, I've had 19 great years and will probably get about 6 more months before the sell. (I'm part of...

Wow, and to think, I've been avoiding flying my C-150 out of my 2000' turf field at DA 2000+ because the trees at the end looked plane-hungry. I'm at near SL (093') but, I noticed that with me, and my son, aboard 'Eleanor', she tends to be less than spunky on hot days. Taking of short-field, I...

Have a C150 that idles down to 500rpm. What is the procedure to set the lowest idle to 1000rpm? Can that be done at the interior throttle cable or, does it have to be done at the carb? 1974 Cessna 150.. I chose to have the lowest idle to be 1000rpm to ensure oil circulation (and the motor...