The Nov. 26th edition of GAN is the second containing a comment/complaint about President Bush shutting down airspace by imposing a TFR. FYI: It is the Secret Service’s job to inform the TSA of the president’s movements and also their... Continue Reading →
When hurricanes blow, fly your plane out!
Posted on January 14th, 2005 by GAN Staff
I agree with Michael Gleason’s letter (How Stupid!) in a previous issue. I lived on the Gulf Coast four years, in Key West, Fla., for about two years, and in the Jacksonville, Fla., area more than 15 years. Due to... Continue Reading →
Don’t forget common sense and good judgment
Posted on January 14th, 2005 by GAN Staff
My reaction to the letter from Brian Sheets in the Dec. 10 issue (Sport Pilot: A disaster waiting to happen): Before anyone can take the knowledge test or the practical test for a sport class pilot certificate, they must receive... Continue Reading →
Chill Out
Posted on January 14th, 2005 by GAN Staff
In response to Mr. Sheets’ concerns for “under trained” fixed wing pilots operating in the Sport Pilot category flooding the sky, I must reply, “Chill Out!” Continue Reading →
Each aircraft has its own skill level
Posted on January 14th, 2005 by GAN Staff
I would like to respond to Brian Sheets’ comments on sport pilot flight time. If you take out the flight time required for a private license, which includes three hours instrument, three hours night time and the cross-country requirements, you... Continue Reading →
A convoluted mess
Posted on January 14th, 2005 by GAN Staff
I must agree with Brian Sheets of Beaverton, Ore., with regard to a “Disaster waiting to happen” (Letters to the Editor, Dec 10, 2004). Continue Reading →
Avoiding GPS traps
Posted on January 6th, 2005 by GAN Staff
I just finished reading “Avoiding GPS traps,” in Mark Grady’s December column. I thought that your article and advice were right on the money. In my opinion, the greatest danger with GPS navigation is that most pilots don’t read the... Continue Reading →
A good backup
Posted on January 6th, 2005 by GAN Staff
I just read “Avoiding GPS traps” in The Southern Aviator. Continue Reading →
High-flying book sales
Posted on December 24th, 2004 by GAN Staff
Thought you’d enjoy this: My phone rings and the conversation goes like this: “Hi, I’m calling you from my airplane, I’m at 8,000 feet. My passenger is sitting here reading the review of your book in GA News (The Cessna... Continue Reading →
Continuing problem?
Posted on December 24th, 2004 by GAN Staff
GAN has been one of the easiest to read. I enjoy the stories and letters to the editor, etc., until a few months ago. For some unknown reason, articles are being continued in other parts of the paper. I read... Continue Reading →
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