I agree wholeheartedly with Tom Norton’s May 19 editorial on the absence of civility in arguing matters of science today (Prove it!). But, as a scientist, I note that his definition of theory at the end of the article is... Continue Reading →
By the numbers
Posted on August 4th, 2006 by GAN Staff
Tribute dinner shines light on GA’s humanitarian efforts, by Charles Spence in the June 9 issue, is a good article. I call U.S. senators and representatives requesting support for pending legislation of interest to me. Continue Reading →
Could airpark have saved Meigs Field!
Posted on August 4th, 2006 by GAN Staff
I was interested in Dave Sclair’s article on airparks in the June 23 issue of GANews (Under construction: Airparks as a way to save airports?) When Chicago’s Mayor Daley got his head caught in a wheel well during gear retraction... Continue Reading →
Wrong date for Doolittle’s Blind Flight
Posted on August 4th, 2006 by GAN Staff
You have a great publication, but I noticed in the June 23rd issue on page 6, you said “Doolittle’s blind flight took place in 1928″ (Pass the salt — and a pen). Actually the flight took place Sept. 24, 1929. Continue Reading →
Choosing the right engine: A confusing matter
Posted on August 4th, 2006 by Paul McBride
I have owned N68338 for 20 years. Our Cessna 310 has taken us as far as Germany and goes often to the Caribbean. Recently it had a major makeover with an Air Mod interior, Dial paint etc., etc. Continue Reading →
Losing Josh
Posted on August 4th, 2006 by Meg Godlewski
I knew something was wrong when I had several cell phone messages from one of my flying club’s assistant chief instructors. Continue Reading →
Waht’s the best lubricant to use?
Posted on August 4th, 2006 by Ben Visser
I recently got a letter from Verl Thompson, who is restoring a 1960s Piper TriPacer. He points out that one of the weak points of this aircraft is the jack screw in the tail that controls the elevator trim. The... Continue Reading →
Airlines’ Attack on GA nothing new
Posted on August 4th, 2006 by Charles Spence
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Nothing new happens in Washington — only the cast of characters changes. Continue Reading →
Katmai to debut at AOPA Expo
Posted on August 4th, 2006 by GAN Staff
The new Katmai combines the best of an efficient cross country airplane with an airplane designed to operate safely in the back country. In the past a pilot had to choose between having a comfortable cross country airplane or a... Continue Reading →
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