• The Cloud God

    Updated: 2011-10-30 14:00:00
    Home Fun Places to Fly Aviation Events Blog News Videos Web Design Membership Sign In Flight Planner courtesy of NavMonster.com : From : To Advertise Airport Search Aircraft Search Link to Us Advertise Jobs Trip Calc Learn to Fly Weather Contact us Fun Places To Fly Blog The Cloud God Photo OpenAirNet . Inc From OpenAirNet Inc . Web Design Website This photo was taken in Colorado Springs at the base of the mountains just before sunset . I planned to use this photo as the background for my new Aviation Web Design Website I also decided to set up a Twitter account for OpenAirNet and found that I needed to take the photo and expand it fit across the background of the twitter page . So I pulled the photo into Photoshop , duplicated the shot and reversed the image . When I put the original

  • Real-time runway status alerts coming

    Updated: 2011-10-28 15:00:00
    The FAA, in a technology-based effort to further reduce runway incursions, has a target date of 2016 for operation of a system that will provide real-time collision avoidance information to pilots using runways and taxiways at 23 of the nation's core airports. Got Comments?

  • Video – Iran Air Boeing 727 Nose Gear Failure

    Updated: 2011-10-27 22:06:48
    , Flightstory.net Aviation Blog , News Stories Aviation Blog , Latest Aviation News Stories , Pictures and Aviation Videos Latest News Commercial Business Military Safety Photos Videos Airshows Helipad Reviews Submit Your News Media Qantas back in the air Qantas has confirmed that all domestic and international services have resumed from mid-afternoon on Monday 31 October . Fair Work Australia this morning granted the Australian Qantas Grounds Entire Fleet Australia’s flag carrier Qantas Airways grounded its entire fleet today in an unprecedented move . Qantas stoped all domestic and international flights until further notice . The Video Iran Air Boeing 727 Nose Gear Failure Posted by Michael October 27th , 2011 in Aviation News Aviation Safety Aviation Videos Boeing and Commercial

  • Keep flying: 180 hp, one passenger, driver's license medical

    Updated: 2011-10-27 15:00:00
    Take a friend for a $100 hamburger. Practice take offs and landings for proficiency. Fly for the fun of it—and do it using a driver’s license medical.After the first of the year, AOPA and the Experimental Aircraft Association will request an exemption to allow pilots to use their driver’s license and self-certification to fly one passenger in an aircraft with fixed landing gear, four or fewer seats, one powerplant, and an engine of 180 horsepower or less.Got Comments?

  • Zwick sees growth in composites testing

    Updated: 2011-10-27 15:00:00
    Visitors at AirVenture Oshkosh 2009 were treated to the first public demonstration flights of Virgin Galactic's spacecraft launch vehicle and Virgin boss Sir Richard Branson's first flight in the mothership. German testing equipment manufacturer Zwick ... Got Comments?

  • EAA Chapter 23 Young Eagles Rally

    Updated: 2011-10-27 15:00:00
    EAA Chapter 23 Young Eagles Rally. Held October 15th, 2011 at Salt Lake Municipal Airport. Special Guest: "Aluminum Overcast".Got Comments?

  • AKOYA presentation - A revolutionnary light sport amphibious aircraft

    Updated: 2011-10-27 15:00:00
    Home Fun Places to Fly Aviation Events Blog News Videos Web Design Membership Sign In Flight Planner courtesy of NavMonster.com : From : To Advertise Airport Search Aircraft Search Link to Us Advertise Jobs Trip Calc Learn to Fly Weather Contact us Fun Places To Fly Blog AKOYA presentation A revolutionnary light sport amphibious aircraft Vimeo LISA Airplanes The AKOYA is a two-seater amphibious airplane with a unique design and a wealth of features that will delight those who love to travel and explore . Featuring patented Multi-AccessTM technology , the AKOYA can take off and land as easily on water or snow as on the ground . In addition , pivoting wings enable it to be stored or transported with ease . Besides its unequalled versatility , this light aircraft has impressive performance .

  • GA impact on economy - Sens. Moran, Boozman, Pryor

    Updated: 2011-10-27 15:00:00
    Senators Jerry Moran (R-KS), John Boozman (R-AR), Mark Pryor (D-AR) tell Harrison Ford and the Senate General Aviation Caucus about the economic importance of general aviation in their states.Got Comments?

  • AvGas - Sen. Thune

    Updated: 2011-10-26 15:00:00
    Sen. John Thune (R-SD) says the Senate General Aviation Caucus is urging EPA & FAA to keep leaded avgas until there is a safe, cost-effective replacement.Got Comments?

  • Aviation Caucus closing statements

    Updated: 2011-10-26 15:00:00
    Senate General Aviation Caucus closing statements. Wrap up of the meeting with Harrison Ford and the Senate General Aviation Causus.Got Comments?

  • Harrison Ford Endorses Inhofe's Pilots Bill of Rights

    Updated: 2011-10-21 15:00:00
    During a General Aviation Caucus forum on Capitol Hill with actor and pilot Harrison Ford, Inhofe discussed his Pilots Bill of Rights. Following Inhofe's comments, Harrison Ford gave his endorsement to the measure. Video is courtesy of AOPA and the full video can be found at http://www.aopa.org/aopalive/Got Comments?

  • OpenAirNet Aviation Web/Database Design is now Open for Business!

    Updated: 2011-10-21 15:00:00
    OpenAirNet Inc., Internet Services. Custom creations for organizations and/or individuals. Specializing in creations for those who have a passion for aviation. Aviation Websites built for Pilots by Pilots. Got Comments?

  • No more drinking in flight for Russian pilots

    Updated: 2011-10-21 15:00:00
    Aviation chiefs held a meeting today to work-out how to make flying in Russia safer. One of the biggest problems they hope to tackle is alcohol-abuse among pilots.Got Comments?

  • Florida Flight Instructor- The Bucket List

    Updated: 2011-10-21 15:00:00
    Florida Flight Instructor Roger Frechette talks about the importance of a bucket list. Whether it is aviation, golf or roller skating no matter your age start working on your bucket list.Got Comments?

  • Virgin Galactic Unveils 'Gateway to Space'

    Updated: 2011-10-21 15:00:00
    Scores of enthusiastic future astronauts, celebrities, key government officials, and several EAA leaders were among the hundreds of invited guests on hand Monday to help dedicate Spaceport America, the world's first purpose-built commercial spaceport in southern New Mexico. Got Comments?

  • Podcast: History in the Making

    Updated: 2011-10-21 15:00:00
    It's been a few years since Capt. Chesley Sullenberger and FO Jeff Skiles strapped into an airplane together, and they'll share a cockpit for the first time since their Miracle on the Hudson flight on November 18. The two pilots will take turns in the cockpit of the Historical Flight Foundation's DC-7B on a flight from Miami to Charlotte. AVweb's Russ Niles spoke with Foundation President Roger Jarman about how 20 lucky folks will be able to buy memberships in the organization and join the famous crew for the flight.This podcast is brought to you by Bose Corporation.Got Comments?

  • What’s New on the Biweekly 2011-21, 2 October 2011 DVD

    Updated: 2011-10-20 15:54:57
    New or Updated Publications 1. Federal Aviation Regulations and associated Preambles. Updated through September 23, 2011. 2. Airworthiness Directives and associated AD Preambles. Updated through September 23, 2011. 3. Transportation Security Administration, 49 CFR parts 1500 – 1572. Updated through September 23, 2010. 4. 49 CFR Hazmat Regulations and associated Preambles. Updated through September 23, [...]

  • Do Pilots Have to be Good at Math?

    Updated: 2011-10-03 20:46:12
    "If you want to be a pilot, you have to be very good at math." That was the advice of my elders as I worked my way through grade school, and it's an often repeated sentiment today. But it's a lie. You don't have to be a math-whiz to be a pilot. Most of the [...]

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