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Would some one please give me step by step directions as to how to calculate wind velocity& direction given heading, drift, and TAS using the E6b?

Mark, I think my friend Jim D. has one (or at least used to). Dont know if it is yellow tagged or not. I will be seeing him Sat @ TTA at the Young Eagle rally we are having for the kids of deployed forces from Ft. Bragg. I'll let you know Sun.

Why a "checkride"? Perhaps I am ill informed. I was under the impression that to convert to a faa cert. on the basis of a foreign license,it was simply a matter of paperwork..... and for Instrument privileges;a knowledge (written exam) . What privileges are you seeking?

Ed Williams wrote a very interesting paper titled "Dealing with engine failure on departure and the “impossible turn” decision that I found veryintriguing. I would be interested in hearing others opinions on what he has to say. http://williams.best.vwh.net/turnback_seminar_Oct_2008.pdf In...

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They are spirits of dead ancestors walking the world once again. If the spirit is good its dust devil will rotate clockwise and if its a bad spirit it will rotate counterclockwise. In the Middleast they are djinn or genie, powerful spirits that when imprisoned can grant wishes. Seriously, It...

Man, all this time I though it was a Newton fractal:confused:

Too bad you were not able to go RIGHT NOW KPIE 301753Z 04005KT 10SM CLR 28/14 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP170 T02780139 10278 20206 58009 TAF KPIE 301738Z 3018/0118 08007KT P6SM SKC FM302000 04010KT P6SM FEW050 FM010200 09012KT P6SM SKC FM010800 10009KT P6SM SKC FM011400 11011KT P6SM FEW250=

2009 3,248 2008 2,623 2007 2,031 2006 939 2005 134 2004 N/A http://www.faa.gov/data_research/aviation_data_statistics/civil_airmen_statistics/2009/

According to the FAA, pilot certificates issued Student 2009 54,876 2008 61,194 2007 66,953 2006 61,448 2005 53,576 2004 58,362 2003 55,446 2002 65,421 2001 61,839 2000 58,042 Private 2009 93,861 2008 100,555 2007 108,019 2006 99,792 2005 91,446 2004 99,416 2003 98,643...

We always call a ship a "she" and not without a reason. For she displays a well-shaped knee regardless of the season. She scorns the man whose heart is faint and doesn't show him pity. And like a girl she needs the paint to keep her looking pretty. For love she'll brace the ocean vast, be...

No it has not ...yet, buts lets cheer him on in hopes he can overcome this obstacle by offering some light and the end of the tunnel if he does ..:)

I see it as a glass 1/2 full rather than empty Meniere’s disease is disqualifying under the general condition provision of Title 14 CFR §61.53. Current FAA medical certification policy holds that medical certification for any class shall not be issued until vertigo, due to any cause...

Any use of illicit drugs is incompatible with air safety. Even the so-called soft drugs affect performance, mood and health. If they are "Chronic" they have it in their system. Alcohol, taken even in small amounts; produces a dulling of judgement, comprehension and attention, lessened sense...

You might find the article in the Federal Air Surgeon’s Medical Bulletin (pg 6.) enlightening http://www.faa.gov/library/reports/medical/fasmb/media/200701a_color.pdf

Direct: 436 nm Planned: 497 nm Flown: 735 nm :crazy:

Thanks Diana, even though we lost a horse, we are felling very fortunate. It could have turned out very different if the t's were but a mile or two in any other direction. Some were no so fortunate. NC has had 20+ deaths and many are now homeless as a result of this mess.:sad:

Lord Patrick Chewey-Ryegate

Lee county,home of Sanford (where the Lowes and the trailer park nearby were totally destroyed ) are reporting two killed.

Copied/pasted from my post on the Purple board. I am in NC (RDU- JNX area)and counting my blessings this morning. My brother works for Lowe's (an assistant store manager) and left the Sanford Store less than an hour before it was completely leveled (no fatality's thank goodness). He had...