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Manager
IvyLeager

Description

We are a group of general aviation enthusiasts who share our love of flying and our concerns about its future.

Recent Messages

FAA Test Today!

I am a 53 year old student pilot. I belong to a flying club in Sanford, NC Called "The Wings of Carolina". Through the club I am able to take flying lessons and I just competed a 14 week ground sch... read more | posted by mjfur54
3 replies - last reply: "Congrats on the test. Now you're... more" ~ CessnaGirl

Nice to find fellow aviators

I just found this group and am glad to find fellow aviators. I've been flying for over 20 years and am still obsessed with it. | posted by CessnaGirl

RULE CHENGE: INTL. FLIGHTS

From the Customs & Border Protection agency.
Starting Dec. 18th, 2008.
Outbound and inbound passenger information to be submitted
via eAPIS.
Go to www.cbp.gov, click travel,then private flyers.... read more | posted by skinnerj

Hello All

I started flying in high school. The school had a flying club with a taildragger for $3.60/hr.,(wet). Any of you who were flying in the 50's & 60's probably know what an "Airknocker" is. It had... read more | posted by Talon

Done for good.

My love of flying is still there, but unfortunately my license has been revoked do to medical conditions. No way I could pass a flight physical now. I had a stroke that parlayzed my left leg.
Our c... read more | posted by Pettyofficer
5 replies - last reply: "I am also a pilot who has had some... more" ~ Rob442

Hi everyone

I may be in over my head, but the group looks interesting....I'm a "baby" pilot, not that many hours yet, and never flew professionally or any of the "big" stuff. I started flying just after I turn... read more | posted by AlaskaWings

Introduction

Hello Folks; I was just cruising through all the different interest groups and saw this one.

I am a retired AMT(t) from American Airlines (1997) with over41 years experience on aircraft, militar... read more | posted by racemaster
3 replies - last reply: "Hi Al, It has been awhile since... more" ~ Wally42

No Fire= No Fuel

Here's my take on the recent "landing" of a BA B-777 at London Heathrow. As you could see from the photos, the landing gear struts had been driven up through the wings by a presumably hard landing.... read more | posted by gman45

Holidays greetings

Hello, Fellow Aviators, Christmas just around the corner, New Years
following... A Safe, Happy Holidays to All !!!

Remember DONT DRINK BEHIDE THE STICK

1 of ww2 PALS

GOOD FLYING TO ALL !!! read more | posted by shopman4042
1 reply - last reply: "I don't drink within an eight foot... more" ~ bikerguy46

Corporate Aviation

Greetings Aviators.
I've actually made a career out of
flying for 33 years. Still love it!!
Currently flying an exectutive BAe-146.
Have flown many other aircraft from
single engine to various corp... read more | posted by skinnerj
1 reply - last reply: "I can remember when WE used to have... more" ~ bikerguy46

Calendar

JAN
18

Group Members' Birthday

1 member of Aviation has a birthday on Sunday, January 18. Warm birthday wishes go out to Qball907. Send him a gift!
JAN
20

Group Members' Birthday

1 member of Aviation has a birthday on Tuesday, January 20. Warm birthday wishes go out to heliav8r. Send him a gift!

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