Start cfi at embry riddle or a local fbo?help
Hi everyone, I'll be finishing up commercial Single hopefully in September and I'm currently a student at ERAU, All I've done at Riddle is Instrument and starting commercial single. The Big question is...
View ArticleGas stations caught selling avgas in NJ
The state Attorney General's Office said today it has sued six New Jersey gas stations, their parent company and two fuel distribution firms for allegedly selling aviation fuel to motorists who thought...
View ArticleFedEx Truck Jackknifes In Seattle
FedEx truck crash blocks southbound I-5 in Seattle | KING5.com Seattle I'm glad I don't work in Seattle anymore. Very tricky driving into the Convention Center, lots of traffic around you, few lanes,...
View ArticleHTN and medical AOPA
Just spoke to AOPA, anyone else hear we dont need EKG or labs any more, Just a letter with meds, dose and side effects and 3 BP readings?
View ArticleSaudi Arabia-US open skies agreement
Today the US signed an Open Skies agreement with Saudi Arabia that will "...permit unrestricted air service by the airlines of both countries between and beyond the other’s territory, eliminating...
View ArticleHypertension & aviation medicals
Just spoke to AOPA, anyone else hear we dont need EKG or labs any more, Just a letter with meds, dose and side effects and 3 BP readings?
View ArticleLoad Check DL774/DL2180 SAT-MEM 6/2
Haven't offline commuted in years so I'm a little apprehensive. Can any Delta brothers and sisters check the loads for me on 2 June, SAT - MEM in the morning? Thank you in advance. Fraternally yours,...
View ArticleCrashpad resources?
To anyone who knows, I'm looking for info on resources for advertising a pilot crash-pad I'll have available in IAH in about a month. Any ideas would be welcome, if interested in a place please feel...
View ArticleFirst Major to Obamacare?
Wanted to start a survey but didn't know how. Which will be the first major to discontinue company-provided insurance and turn its pilots loose on Obamacare exchanges? I'm betting JetBlue.
View ArticleLAS Crashpad?
Anyone know of any crashpads around LAS? Not going to have a vehicle (which will be hard), so the closer, the better :)
View ArticleSummer 2013. And so it begins.
"If you are a B737 Captain in LAX, DEN, ORD, IAH, CLE, or EWR who does a straight pickup after the issuance of this message of a full trip pairing from open time that originates on May 30, 2013 through...
View ArticleJetblue "3A" decision.
"The arbitrator in the 3A case issued his decision today, denying the claims from 2009, but determining that the 2007 pay raises triggered Section 3A. While we are disappointed with this decision, we...
View ArticleDrone prove of concept - fan wing
This is a bit old - 09 but did a quick search on this site and nothing. Thought you blokes and sheilas might enjoy. Wonder how she auto-rotates?!
View ArticleEmployee Parking at Midway
I work for an airline that does not have a base at MDW, but commute out of there extensively. Does anyone out there know if I would be able to get parking at the employee lot? My company did not have...
View ArticleGarmin Pilot
I just downloaded the trial version of Garmin Pilot on my android tablet. So far I really like it, but most of our flying is from South Florida to the Bahamas and it doesn't let me create routes to the...
View ArticleChinese Co. buys largest US Pork Co.
Anyone see some national security issues with this? Shuanghui Agrees to Buy Smithfield for $4.7 Billion - NYTimes.com
View ArticleDrone proof of concept - the Fan Wing
This is a bit old - 09 but did a quick search on this site and nothing. Thought you blokes and sheilas might enjoy. Wonder how she auto-rotates?!
View ArticleFS enacts longevity contract for instructors
New corporate policy requires instructors to sign a two year longevity agreement in exchange for the type rating. Being tort law the individual state's laws will come into play (since FS has multiple...
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Airport Car Registration Question
Howdy all, What is your experience with registering a car out of state (especially for those based in MN)? I looked at the state regs, and as far as I can tell, the only way to register is if I were a...
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