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Such as? You only seem to say things can't be done.

RIP.

The early satellites were around 200 miles up. The moon averages around 238,800. That's about a 1000x improvement. B-52s are 1000x better than biplanes when you consider speed, altitude, payload, and range as a package. You can't predict the future, and I sure can't. Just look at AI. When...

This is as the device exists now (or rather, last year). You have to start somewhere. There are longer-range batteries being tested now for cars that provide 800 to 1000 mile range and 15 minute charge. Note that I'm curious about how much current is needed to meet that claim and what sort of...

Perhaps. Also for those who don't think change is possible. Personally, I can't predict if the technology will catch up to the hopes of the designers.

Define "a long while". In 5 years (This one was flying last year): Range: 22 miles (no improvement) Speed: 81 mph (4x improvement) The Jetson 1 has a speed of 63 mph with the same range. # pax: 2 (2x improvement)...

Just flying VFR? Basic or Basic Plus is all you need. If you need Canada, that's a $100/year add-on.

That's not fruit. Those are ***** willow catkins. :p pussie willow catkins?

Possibly. And the elimination of DUI tickets. Children being taken to school in a car with no adults. Small municipalities will have financial troubles because self-driving cars follow the speed limit and won't fall for the speed trap. Assuming they get it to work!

https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/AG185

Good question. Maybe eaten by a bigger spider or a bird? :dunno: Apparently, they are sometimes missing legs. This isn't my picture, but this one is missing a leg too: https://www.singaporegeographic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/SingaporeGeographic-Batik-Golden-Web-Spider-4-1.jpg

Don't the high-altitude VORs have the same service volume at piston altitudes as the low-altitude ones? https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/aim_html/chap1_section_1.html Alternatively, are you stating that the removal of low-altitude VORs will leave gaps at lower altitudes? Note...

As alluded to in this post, VORs aren't completely going away (yet). The FAA is going to keep some just in case of GPS issues. They intend to keep a "Minimum Operational Network" VOR MON https://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/ato/service_units/techops/navservices/gbng/vormon...

That's only part of the solution. Your answer covered only part of the changes caused by the engine change. Later replies in this thread mentioned envelope changes. Those replies made me think of how the plane might fly differently. A gross weight increase would alter things like stall speed...

I agree that contributed to the problem. But shouldn't we be checking for TFRs and other stuff on our routes before we depart? A pop-up TFR is another thing, and I understand that those aren't generally prosecuted if the pilot demonstrates due diligence. I hope I don't find out for real! What's...

Yes, 4.8- thanks for the correction!

That's your choice. I got the iPad for Foreflight. It still works well after 9-10 years with good battery life. ForeFlight still runs well, and I use it on my trips to see what I'm looking at on the ground. I also use it for movies on domestic flights, e-books, music player, e-mail reader. Not...

This thread reminds me of the joke where ATC asks a pilot if they have Hotel.....

I'm sorry for your friend. When did the TFR change? I hope it was after he departed for KOSH.

I saw this spider in Singapore earlier this year. It looks like a cast member from Starship Troopers! It's web was enormous- like the ones people make during Halloween! 287 mm focal length from about 10 feet away. It was about 6 inches across the legs. Depending on your monitor, you might be...