Aviation FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Aviation.
This FAQ about Aviation was compiled and written by Geoffrey
G. Peck geoff@peck.com with numerous contributions by others.
01 How is rec.aviation organized?- There are now 20 distinct newsgroups which comprise rec.aviation:...
02 What other sources of aviation information are there on the net?- Guenther Eichhorn maintains a very well-organized set of ...
03 I'd like to learn to fly. How do I do it, how much does it cost, how long does it take?- Learning to fly a single-engine airplane is usually accomplished ...
04 I'm flying to Canada, Mexico, or the Carribean. What do I need to know?- Other questions:...
05 I want to buy a headset. What should I buy? (aviation)- There are three types of aviation headsets which are commonly available: ...
06 What about aircraft intercoms?- There are two basic types of intercoms -- portable and panel-mount....
07 Mail-Order (pilot supplies, aviation books)- For pilot supplies such as intercoms, headsets, tires, etc.:...
08 I'm a private pilot. How should I log time in instrument conditions?- The key concept here, and in most logging questions, is that ...
09 What about logging cross-country time?- You *may* log as a cross-country flight any flight at which you ...
10 Tell me about DUATS on-line weather briefings.- If you can dial a U.S. (800) number, or you have access to the Internet,...
11 How do I start a brand-new thread of articles?- On UNIX systems, the typical method is to use the postnews or ...
12 I'm a non-U.S. licensed private pilot. Can I fly in the U.S.?- In general, a pilot's license entitles you to fly aircraft of the ...
13 Where can I get a copy of public-domain flight planning software and other good stuff on the net?- Aviation data changes on a day-to-day basis. Your best bet is ...
14 I'm considering buying an airplane. How much will it cost?- The general consensus is that if you fly from 200 to 300 hours ...
15 What are the expenses involved in owning an airplane?- Aircraft ownership expenses are highly variable. Two owners of ...
16 Can I use my cellular telephone in an airplane?- FCC regulations effective March 9, 1992 state that:...
17 Can I use a radio, either a broadcast or aviation receiver,in an aircraft?- FAR 91.21 governs portable electronic devices. Use of a receiver ...
18 I have a physical disability and would like to learn to fly. How?- There are pilots in all kinds of aircraft flying all over the world ...
19 What are the alternatives for taking an FAA written examination?- Multiple commercial vendors offer computerized testing with ...
20 Are slips with flaps prohibited in certain Cessnas?- No. Some Cessna 172's have a recommendation that extended slips ...
21 How can I get a copy of an NTSB accident report?- The NTSB has a web page which contains synopses, statistics, reports,...
22 From what does "I have slipped the surly bonds..." come?- High
23 Is there a resource on the net for getting aviation fuel prices?- Yes. Visit with thanks to Ross Oliver,...
24 The rec.aviation glossary: Pilots, Ratings, and other basic stuff- ATP Airline Transport Pilot (the highest grade of pilot certificate)...
25 The rec.aviation glossary: Navigation, Instruments, and Avionics- ADF Automatic Direction Finder - an instrument in an airplane ...
26 The rec.aviation glossary: Organizations, etc.- 99's The Ninety-Nines, Inc., Will Rogers World Airport, P.O. Box 59965,...
27 The rec.aviation glossary: Airspace, misc- Changes to the U.S. Airspace system were instituted on 9/16/93; the ...
28 The rec.aviation guide to proper spelling
29 Copyright (rec.aviation)- Copyright (C) 1990-1999, Geoffrey G. Peck, all rights reserved....