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I was talking with my daughter, who works at Grouse Mountain, where they have two orphaned grizzly bears, now full grown, living in a wildlife preserve environment. Not tame by any means. http://www.allinvancouver.com/pub/upfiles/2013-08/201308021306361815.jpg A co-worker was asked by a...

I use a variation of the standard routine for pre flight. I always do only my fluids first (Check oil/fuel), put the fuel tester back in it's spot, then do a slow walkaround, touching everything, (fan belts, leading edges, ailerons, etc.). Because I am not holding the fuel tester, I can use both...

Isn't it tho?

Using the power of the Google, here's what I found..in fractions of a second no less. I know there are subtleties that may escape you, but a little effort and critical thinking may enlighten you. June 28 Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria, heir to the Austro-Hungarian...

I Agree. I wish people would read more about history to truly understand the genesis of wars, inventions, ideas etc. As has been mentioned on another thread, Dan Carlin's Hardcore History podcast is excellent, "Blueprint for Armaddegon" is an excellent primer on World War 1-the first...

Yeah, I've been caught with that one. Tower flyby said all was good, landed,THEN found the dimmer.:confused:

Just reading yesterday, of the economies of 50 states, it ranks 11th best as of July 31. "California added 27,700 jobs in July — the second-highest number in the nation. However, its unemployment rate was also high, at 7.4%. The average annual wage for a Californian in 2013 was $57,121."...

Don't know if this plays a part in flying, but it does play a part in investing. "There's even a $5 word for it: ultracrepidarianism, or the belief that because you're an expert at one thing, you must be equally proficient at others, and are eager to share advice in those fields. "Doctors are...

I'm a big advocate for spin training, it got me into aerobatics. I was required learn spins and recoveries as part of my training and checkride (in Canada). I was always apprehensive about them, and didn't want to fly anywhere near a stall, just in case I entered a spin. Finally, I had...

My kids laugh at me, when I get a brand new pair of socks, I can't stop talking about how great they feel! :thumbsup:

I heard about these on a tech podcast, not suitable for aviation, but a funny advertisement for the ear buds. http://nrml.com/

2 to moan about the the dwindling pilot population, and how the high cost of light bulbs, and the regulations surrounding them, is killing our hobby.:goofy:

Wipeout!

I agree 100% with the above, but it is not enough to just join the IAC, you should seek out the local chapter, phone someone (like the President) and get active. Some chapters have club aircraft, and usually there are partnerships available. There's a wealth of information there.

http://www.amazon.com/Julbo-Sherpa-Mountain-Sunglasses-Spectron/dp/B001O0DN4U I wear these in the Eagle during aerobatics, stops the annoying sunglare coming and going in your peripheral vision during maneuvers. Flying the Supercub, I use over the counter Aviators, with the wire like arms.

You should try watching Ocean Yacht racing....very dull to the non-sailor, but I can watch it for hours.

Or GM cars to not shut down on their own

Actually, Columbus discovered various Caribbean islands, but never found North America. http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/answer-sheet/wp/2013/10/14/christopher-columbus-3-things-you-think-he-did-that-he-didnt/

That's a strange looking canoe!

3rd for Dan Carlin-I am now listening to Chapter 3 about World War I. Can't get to my aviation podcasts because I'm so wrapped up in this story. Not such a fan of his political podcast however.