How did pilots communicate with each other in World War 1? [more inside]
posted by adamdschneider on Jun 22, 2009 - 4 answers

I'm considering getting a fixed wing pilot's license after school, but I'm not sure where to start. [more inside]
posted by baphomet on Mar 1, 2009 - 12 answers

Aviation buffs and antique enthusiasts: can you tell me anything about this brass figurine of a jet? [more inside]
posted by Ian A.T. on Feb 28, 2009 - 13 answers

I'm liberal, non-religious, college-educated, and I think I want to join the Coast Guard through the "Blue 21" direct-to-aviation officer's program. Am I crazy? Is this a viable option? Who can I talk to, other than recruiters? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 9, 2008 - 14 answers

So I want to learn to fly sailplanes. Any advice, recommendations for soaring instruction in driving range of Phoenix, AZ? [more inside]
posted by Alterscape on May 10, 2008 - 6 answers

Can anyone suggest a really great paper airplane design or a cheap balsa glider? The idea is to nest it beneath a kite and release it at the highest possible altitude. I have the release worked out (we have considered dropping eggs on people) but don't have any idea what plane would work best in this scenario. My kids have been really into flying kites lately and I thought this would be a cool way to have some fun with it. Thanks in advance!
posted by snsranch on May 4, 2008 - 17 answers

Seattle Area Flight Schools: Who's the best? [more inside]
posted by trinity8-director on Nov 2, 2007 - 4 answers

Is it possible to get an ultra-cheap roundtrip out of the DFW area to anywhere, just for the sake of flying? I have a nearly-4 year old son who would love a plane ride, but I haven't seen any truly cheap tickets since the Southwest Airlines "Peanut Fares" days. If not, I'll just wait for a real vacation to come up one day.
posted by rolypolyman on Jul 7, 2007 - 14 answers

Web Forum Filter: We have started a public forum on our website and I would like some ideas on how to jump start it and get some people posting on it. [more inside]
posted by 543DoublePlay on Feb 1, 2007 - 11 answers

What is the annualized cost to operate a Zeppelin NT? [more inside]
posted by mwhybark on Aug 18, 2006 - 2 answers

I need to know about test pilot preflight procedures. [more inside]
posted by COBRA! on Jan 24, 2006 - 9 answers

I have no visual depth perception, and I would like to learn to fly an aircraft. I have already passed a FAA Class 3 physical, the only restriction being "Must wear glasses".

I'm looking for advice from any pilots/instructors here that have learned to fly without depth perception, or have taught someone without depth perception to fly. What modifications need to be made to a normal flight/ground school curriculum for a student pilot without depth perception?
posted by anonymous on Jan 21, 2005 - 13 answers

In search of a missing webpage: an aviation autobiography [description inside]. [more inside]
posted by tss on Oct 6, 2004 - 1 answer

I know this is a bit morbid, but have there been documented cases of airline safety floatation devices saving people? [more inside] [more inside]
posted by ALongDecember on Jul 24, 2004 - 8 answers