Oil consumption not normail for a new engine

Posted on July 20th, 2007 by

Just picked up the June 8 issue and saw your answer to Mr. Blanchette in the Ask Paul column (What is normal oil consumption?). Please share: Continue Reading →

THE PBY CATALINA GETS HIS VOTE

Posted on July 20th, 2007 by

My vote for the greatest aircraft ever is for one not nominated: The versatile Consolidated PBY “Catalina” flying boat. Continue Reading →

140 OWNERS NEED HELP FIGHTING FAA

Posted on July 20th, 2007 by

Please consider this problem: Someone losing a medical who has flown his 140 for more than 30 years and is an excellent pilot. As an organization we were hoping for an approval as a Light Sport Aircraft and had already... Continue Reading →

A ROSE BY ANY OTHER NAME?

Posted on July 20th, 2007 by

First let me say how thoroughly I enjoy your magazine. Continue Reading →

FLABOB ON LOOKOUT FOR ROTATING BEACON

Posted on July 20th, 2007 by

I was glad to see your story in the June 22 issue about the salvation of the historic Avenger Field rotating beacon by the good people at Lee Bottom Field (WASP airport beacon saved from dumpster). Continue Reading →

DONALD DOUGLAS WEIGHS IN ON THE GREATEST PLANE

Posted on July 6th, 2007 by

I sure enjoyed the latest issue of General Aviation News, especially the article “The Greatest Aircraft Ever” (June 8 issue). Continue Reading →

WHAT ABOUT THE C-130 AND B-52?

Posted on July 6th, 2007 by

I was surprised that your list of greatest airplanes didn’t include the longest lived military planes in the U.S. inventory. I refer to the C-130 and B-52. I guess the reason is your readers are general aviation folks and they... Continue Reading →

A DIFFERENT KIND OF USER FEE

Posted on July 6th, 2007 by

Saturday morning, June 2nd, dawned crisp and clear in Calaveras County, Calif. My Christen Eagle II was polished and ready for the short flight to Merced. It was the 50th anniversary of their annual antique fly-in and, even though N70CE... Continue Reading →

FSS WOES

Posted on July 6th, 2007 by

What is happening with flight service? Continue Reading →

IS FSS BAD SERVICE JUST A BUSINESS PLOY?

Posted on July 6th, 2007 by

Concerning the “new” Lockheed Martin Flight Service System, I am sick and tired of hearing alternative sources being suggested for obtaining a weather briefing.  Continue Reading →