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July 11-13. http://www.arlingtonflyin.org/ I will be visiting friends in Arlington that week. I planned this trip because of the fly-in. Hopefully I be able to meet some POA members.

Five people on board. Less than a mile from my airport. This article will be updated frequently throughout the day. This is in Flagler County Florida. Near KXFL. http://flaglerlive.com/48845/plane-reportedly-carrying-5-people-crashes-into-home-on-utica-path/

I routinely drive my vehicle gas tank to gas tank which is about 5 hour legs quite comfortable. How would that translate to long distance flying in regards to comfort?

I did not see this posted anywhere. Sorry if it is a duplicate. http://www.news-journalonline.com/breakingnews/2012/07/daytona-beach-bound-plane-crashes-after-bahamas-takeoff-search-on-for-local-couple.html

Just a little background. I am a flightmedic on a fire department based helicopter. I have always had a desire to get my PPL. I thought this was going to start much later but the oppertunity came and I jumped all over it. I have a friend who is a helicopter pilot for Uncle Sam and recently...

Saw this on Ebay. neat looking plane. I know someone here has had to have flown one. Tell us all about. Please! http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Doiner-Do-28-b-1-/300735445828?pt=Motors_Aircraft&hash=item46053abb44

Could not find this if it was posted already. Looks like a fence surfer took one for the team. http://www.news-journalonline.com/news/videos/index.html?freewheel=90715&sitesection=newsjournal&VID=23610214 Sorry for the lead in add. I don't know how to edit it out.

Is there an app for POA for an Iphone?

I hear a lot about class A airports or class C airports, etc. What do each of the classes mean? (i'm not a pilot)

This was my flight as a flight medic yesterday for 2.5 hours. We flew this flag over four 9-11 ceremonies and when we were in between fly-overs we flew up and down the beach and several highways. It was an honor to be part of this mission. To see everyone waving, saluting and placing their...

Pardon my ignorance, but I have not yet started my training. I read many posts that talk about how the heat (air temperature) affects the plane. Is there a simple explanation as to why or would it be to complicated to explain on a forum?

If I were looking to buy a plane as a first time buyer and was looking at Cessna 172 or a Piper Cherokee, what would be the pros and cons of the two planes? I've attempted to search this but haven't found a direct comparison. It would be for a PPL for recreational use. EDIT: If i am in the...

In my introductory post I mentioned I was a flight medic on a Fire Rescue helicopter and intend to get my PPL in the future. Normally the left seat of the Astar 350B is removed to accommodate the patient stretcher but last week the stretcher was removed and the seat with all controls were...

Can you get a PPL through a CFI that is not affiliated with a school? In other words, If I knew someone who was a CFI, can I get my PPL through him training me or do I need to go through an actual school?

Even though I have lurked for a couple months and have a couple posts, I just wanted to introduce myself. I am a paramedic with a fire rescue service in Flagler County Florida. My current assignment is on our Eurocopter Astar 350 B3. We do EMS, fire and law enforcement. I hope to get my...

I have been lurking for several months because I hope to begin training for my private pilots liscense next year. I am trying to educate myself so I have a good understanding of what I will be getting into when I do begin. My questions are what are the differences in the medical...