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  1. Rvrrat

    Elevator stalls?

    Wondering if any of you have explored tailplane stalls in the sim, with or without contamination; experiences with T-tailed aircraft are of particular interest. How did the craft behave? Indications of the stall & recovery procedures. TIA
  2. Rvrrat

    Advanced consumerism

    Since the price of oil is of importance to the price of Jet-A & 100LL I thought the following article interesting as additional food for thought. Want to 'buy American' at gas pump? By Gigi Brienza WASHINGTON – West Texas Intermediate. Algeria Saharan Blend. Saudi Arabia ArabianLight. These...
  3. Rvrrat

    Diesel aviation engines

    SMA has gotten their 230hp diesel certified, there are a number of other viable designs in progress. With the impending demise of 100LL avgas what level of interest might there be in further diesel development?
  4. Rvrrat

    Removing seats

    Hangar argument: If a person removes seats to make a larger cargo area the aircraft is no longer airworthy. True? False? Why? Thanks
  5. Rvrrat

    Unity can be achieved.

    If there is any doubt, just take a few minutes to delve into a few of the larger threads where near the beginning staunch opposing views are expressed that later become more amicable. The only things required are an open mind and courage in willing to ponder perspectives.
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    Rise & Fall of ALPA

    The other day radio commentator Dave Ross was speaking on the absurdity of United Airlines financial woes given the fact that said airline is majority owned by....it's own employees, of which the pilot group is the largest class. He ended by stating that it would indeed be an event when a...
  7. Rvrrat

    Cessna 320

    For some odd reason I've become enamored of this bird. I've read about the plumber's nightmare of a fuel system, the delicacy of the nose gear and main gear side braces and the warnings about corrosion. I imagine there are a few folks in here that have time in the 320 and later 310s that might...
  8. Rvrrat

    Airlines Balance Of Power Shifts

    Agate Program Currently most every "expert" is snickering at the proposed "air taxi" idea behind the research driving the Agate program... The old axe about "build a better mouse trap" holds true for any service based industry; take care of your customers or your customers will take care of...
  9. Rvrrat

    LGB area FBOs/flying clubs

    Looking for an fbo or flying club at or near LGB. I'd be grateful to hear from folks who have done business with Long Beach Flying Club & Surface to Air specifically. Good, bad or indifferent. Thanks much, Rvr
  10. Rvrrat

    Attaining the CFI

    Posting this thread for pilots working on the CFI license. I am hoping to: a) Compare/contrast difficult & easy points of technical knowledge (what is easy for one may be the toughest for another) for mutual benefit; b) form an ongoing support or study group for encouragement while struggling...
  11. Rvrrat

    Professionalism

    *** CAUTION-Venting Inflammatory Comments*** Anyone who has earned or aspires to the CFI certificate should recall from the PTS; Area of Operation- Fundamentals of Instructing Task E- Flight Instructor Characteristics and Responsibilities Item 1- Major considerations and qualifications...
  12. Rvrrat

    Excitement in the Tower

    GROUND STOPS ARPT TIME FACILITIES REASON PHX 2000 ZAB ZDV ZFW ZHU ZKC ZLA ZLC ZOA OTHER, FIRE IN CONTROL TOWER Evidently not the time to be visiting SkyHarbor. :eek:
  13. Rvrrat

    Business focus & training

    A couple questions for all willing to take the time: Business focus: What are airlines more concerned about; the bottom line or the person who might either buy a seat or a space for freight? Training methods: I have personally experienced the "quickie", "firehose" & "deliberate." All have...
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