It cuts down on drag from the rear and also keeps the airflow around the tail of the 747 smooth

(Written on 2012年10月31日)(Permalink)

This happened at Fort Myers, Florida. I fly out of there often and frequently have my flight bag searched. Apparently, the harmonica that I keep in my bag "looks like a pistol clip" Clueless A-Holes

(Written on 2012年06月08日)(Permalink)

How about simply boarding the aircraft starting with the aft passengers first to eliminate the "log jam"?

(Written on 2012年04月27日)(Permalink)

Are YOU a 4 year old? "until", "weapon". A four year old could have formed a better statement.

(Written on 2012年04月27日)(Permalink)

TSA=Total Sexual Assault

(Written on 2012年04月27日)(Permalink)

The air in the cabin IS NOT recycled. It is a constantly refreshed system. The air flows through the cabin and exits through the outflow valves. It is NOT recycled or recirculated

(Written on 2012年04月14日)(Permalink)

The cabin air is NOT a closed system. The air flows through and IS NOT recirculated

(Written on 2012年04月14日)(Permalink)

I hand prop a variety of vintage and homebuilt aircraft on a regular basis. In addition to the many great tips posted here, my practice is ALWAYS hand prop from BEHIND the prop. It simply is safer this way and gives you a greater distance between your lower body & the prop disc. In many aircraft, you can also "chock" the right main with your foot for greater stability. The exception to this technique is when propping a pusher, such as the Vari-Eze I once owned.

(Written on 2012年02月18日)(Permalink)

There would not be any negative Gs during the descent. Even at 10,000 FPM it would be a steady state drop. The attitude of the nose wouldn't matter either.

(Written on 2011年12月10日)(Permalink)

The Concorde crashed because it hit a piece of metal that fell off of another plane

(Written on 2011年12月02日)(Permalink)