Music videos for gear heads
Here is a collection of music videos for us gear heads.
Cars we drove in the 50s and 60s This opens up with a new web site and the show will play automatically.
Eye candy for gear heads This opens a Power Point presentation. Select slide show and it plays automatically.
King of the road This opens up a Power Point presentation. Select slide show. You need to go through the slides manually as the music plays.
True classics This opens up a Power Point presentation. You need to go through the slides manually as the music plays.
Our own local Shady Grove Cruise in
Safety Issues with Cirrus Aircraft
The Cirrus is more prone than your typical Beechcraft to crashes in which the pilot loses control of the aircraft while maneuvering. Click here for the full story.
Can we believe the CEO at Cirrus
Wouters promised Minnesota officials and media outlets that they have ‘his word’ in promising that Minnesota jobs will be preserved. Based on a number of comments we’ve been reading in local Minnesota media, few people find that comforting (or believeable). Based on ANN’s own experience with a number of statements and assurances issued by Wouters in the past and their subsequent inability to appear/stay credible, we find little comfort in such pronouncements, and (frankly) don’t believe them.
Rutan’s Pyramid on the Market
Fay Gillis Wells – A Retrospective
Here are two interesting and informative videos about Fay Gillis Wells. She was a charter member of the Ninety Nines. She was a member of the Washington DC Chapter of the Ninety Nines. Fay was also the first female broadcast correspondent for a US president.
Tags: 99s, Woman pilots, Ninety Nine, 99, Forest of Friendship, Amelia Earhart, Women pilot, women pilots
Cirrus Accidents
While doing some research for a presentation I came across 3 landing accidents (2 fatal) that involved Cirrus aircraft – see links below for NTSB reports. All three accidents happened in the same month (July 2010). From reading the NTSB reports it appears that on the two fatal accidents the aircraft impacted the ground (more than once) either very hard or with parts other than the landing gear. And on both it appears that the pilots tried to go around after “impacting” the ground/runway. NEVER take a damaged aircraft into the air. Yes we are taught to go around if the landing does not work out, but we are not taught to go around after damaging the aircraft. Keep it on the ground after it is damaged. Does Cirrus aircraft give pilots a false sense of security or make them feel invincible? On the third accident the pilot had luck on his side; he survived but damaged the aircraft. It appears that this accident was due to poor decision making.
Problems at Cirrus
Problems with the Cirrus Jet program
Cirrus to merge with China based company
Seaplanes Don’t Need Runways
Flymall Opens Motorcycle Store
We are pleased to announce that we now have motorcycle classified ads online.
Click here for our motorcycle classifieds
Residential Airparks
I found this article online and found it very informative. Here is a link to the article.
The U.S. housing market has taken a beating, and so have several markets in Canada. One segment of the real estate market that has stayed relatively consistent is the luxury housing market. Luxury buyers tend to remain unaffected by minor ups and downs of the economy, and continue to pay millions of dollars for the perfect home. In particular, sales of airport properties—or homes with access to private or public runways are continuing to hold strong. In fact, residential airparks can provide one of the safest real estate investments out there.
Developers across North America have been reporting that prices for airpark homes haven’t really dropped at all, despite the depressed economy. A testament to their strong resale value and high desirability, airport properties continue to sell well.
If you’re selling an airport home, it’s important to note that these homes generally sit on the market for nearly twice as long as traditional properties. This is because they are part of such a niche market that few people are able to buy them. Even though sellers of these specialty properties have to be patient, they typically get close to full asking price when they close.
Buyers who look for homes with private hangars and runways are quite passionate about flying, and enjoy the unique lifestyle that a fly-in community can provide. These airparks are often beyond the hustle and bustle of the city streets, and are home to wide open spaces, outdoor recreation, and wildlife. The lifestyle in an airpark is generally quite tranquil.
In addition, buyers enjoy being able to live in a place where their neighbors share the same interest in aviation as they do. Residents can share tips and flight stories, and help each other out with mechanical issues. There is a level of camaraderie in these communities that is hard to find anywhere else.
Aside from the shared love of planes, residential airparks also offer residents a sense of security. Since September 11th, commercial air travel has become complicated and at times scary. With a private runway at your doorstep, you can fly to Vancouver, Moncton, or Toronto at a moment’s notice.
You’re also able to make sure that the plane itself is safe from vandals and thieves, and with your own hangar on-site, you can do repairs and give your plane a wash any time you like.
When looking for a residential airpark to live in, be sure to examine each community’s set of rules, or Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions (CC&Rs). These will tell you if there are any aircraft restrictions, rules about property maintenance, and who controls the runway.
It’s a good idea to find an airpark where the majority of homeowners are pilots. If there are a large number of non-flyers in the area, they may try to alter the focus of the community, and your runway could be turned into a putting green.
Airport real estate is somewhat of a rarity, particularly in Canada. A precious gem, these properties give buyers something truly special to come home to at night. A beautiful community surrounded by nature, close-knit neighbors, and access to the skies. What more could a person ask for?
