WASHINGTON, D.C. — The airline industry has a plan spelled out indicating what it wants for the skies over the United States. It’s called “”Smart Skies — Airspace Reform Concepts.”" While at first reading it all might sound logical, closer... Continue Reading →
DIESELS ARE THE WAY FOR GA TO GO
Posted on July 21st, 2006 by GAN Staff
I just had to respond after reading Paul McBride’s response to Alex Rougier’s question concerning diesels in the June 9 edition (Why is it better to put a diesel engine on a GA aircraft?) I disagree with the answer you... Continue Reading →
ANGEL FLIGHT’S NEEDFOR HOMEBUILTS ANDTWO-SEAT TRAINERS
Posted on July 21st, 2006 by GAN Staff
I wish to thank Charles Spence for his fine and informative article reporting on the Angel Flight tribute dinner in Washington, D.C. (Capital Comments: Tribute dinner shines light on GA’s humanitarian efforts, June 9 issue). He writes that missions are... Continue Reading →
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder
Posted on July 21st, 2006 by Larry W. Bledsoe
There is an old cliché, “”Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.”" This is especially true with art because it determines what a person surrounds himself with and enjoys every day on his walls. Continue Reading →
The rest of the story
Posted on July 7th, 2006 by GAN Staff
I am writing not as Mr. Clow’s attorney, but as a friend and admirer of Mr. Oliver Boyd Clow (“Boyd”). I would like correct an impression the article, Save a private airport: Pilots can make a difference, April 21 issue,... Continue Reading →
Thanks!
Posted on July 7th, 2006 by GAN Staff
I wanted to take a minute to say thanks for the fine article you wrote for PilotShareTheRide.com (A new way to share an airplane — or at least a ride, May 19 issue). GANews has been very helpful to me... Continue Reading →
Why is my engine so hard to start?
Posted on July 7th, 2006 by Paul McBride
QUESTION: I have a 1979 Cessna 152 II with a Lycoming 110 hp engine. I have a hard time starting it in all weather conditions with any combination of prime, from zero to four primes. Many times it will not... Continue Reading →
‘Prove it’ should be our call to Washington
Posted on July 7th, 2006 by GAN Staff
Your article in GANews (Prove it! May 19 issue) was exactly what I always thought in regard to the politically correct way of disseminating information in today’s society. In college, I was required to take a class called “critical thinking”... Continue Reading →
Ethanol: It’s misunderstood
Posted on July 7th, 2006 by GAN Staff
I just read Mr. Visser’s article about ethanol and airplanes (Ethanol and airplanes: A good mix? May 19 issue). I agree that ethanol blended gas may not be the best choice for aircraft use. Continue Reading →
ATC: Are we headed for a meltdown?
Posted on July 7th, 2006 by Charles Spence
WASHINGTON. —The FAA has spent more than $43 billion on the air traffic control (ATC) system over the past 25 years and plans to spend an additional $9.6 billion through fiscal year 2009 — and the system “”is not much... Continue Reading →
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