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 positives of unleaded gas
Posted on July 6th, 2007 by Ben Visser
In my last column, Unleaded avgas: You’d have to be insane to try to develop it (June 22 issue), I discussed the downside to the proposed lead phase out for aircraft piston engine fuels. But, like most things in life,... Continue Reading →
What’s the best oil for my engine? Our oil expert weighs in on this reader’s question
Posted on July 6th, 2007 by Paul McBride
I have a Lycoming AEIO-360 in my Pitts S1S. I have been running AeroShell 100W Plus for years. Some buddies I fly with have been using an Amsoil oil (I’m not sure the number). What is the best oil and... Continue Reading →
Seeing stars
Posted on July 6th, 2007 by Janice Wood
OK, I’ll admit it. When I heard country music star Aaron Tippin was going to be in concert at Sun ‘n Fun, I was excited. Continue Reading →
DONALD DOUGLAS WEIGHS IN ON THE GREATEST PLANE
Posted on July 6th, 2007 by GAN Staff
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 GAN Staff
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 GAN Staff
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 →
Increased security in the works: Expect stricterr egulations later this year
Posted on July 6th, 2007 by Charles Spence
WASHINGTON, D.C. — After security measures were established for commercial aviation, general aviation has been waiting for the other shoe to drop to see what might be planned for personal and business flights. It’s dropping. Continue Reading →
FSS WOES
Posted on July 6th, 2007 by GAN Staff
What is happening with flight service? Continue Reading →
IS FSS BAD SERVICE JUST A BUSINESS PLOY?
Posted on July 6th, 2007 by GAN Staff
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 →
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