What are the aircraft in the sky that look like skywriters but don't write anything?

As I drive east on the highway in Oklahoma I notice aircraft that fly vertically. And I mean Vertically. Straight up. They also go east to west. West to east. Every direction. They look as though they are skywriters but do nothing. A long stream of smoke follows this little Read more

Where can I find bank repossessed aircraft?

I am a private Single Engine pilot who aspires to own an private aircraft someday. Like the majority of us, I cannot afford to buy my own aircraft, let alone the cost of up-keep, annuals, tiedown fees, etc. Ultralights are affordable, but not practical for decent cross countries. New LSA, Read more

How would an aircraft react with different wind conditions(given in the 'details' section)?

1)If groundspeed of aircraft is 80knots,and direct tailwind is 120knots.Which direction would a flag, hypothetically kept over the fuselage of the aircraft,fly ?
2)If groundspeed is 100knots and a DIRECT crosswind is of 100knots.
3)If aircrafts maximum speed on full throttle is 120knots and there is a 150knots direct headwind? Read more