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 →
Diesel engines and GA: A good combination?
Posted on June 23rd, 2006 by Paul McBride
QUESTION: What is the state of art and the development of diesel engines for GA? Why is it better to put a diesel engine on a GA aircraft than a conventional one? Continue Reading →
Travel Air
Posted on June 23rd, 2006 by Peter M. Bowers
This is a classic Of Wings & Things from the 1980s. GAN continues to run the late Mr. Bowers’ columns for the enjoyment of his readers. Continue Reading →
Ethanol’s lower energy content another problem for aviation
Posted on June 23rd, 2006 by Ben Visser
A few issues back I discussed possible fuel handling problems with a proposed ethanol aviation fuel. In this column I would like to discuss energy content. Continue Reading →
ATC: A potentially explosive problem
Posted on June 23rd, 2006 by Charles Spence
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Not since 1981, when the air traffic controllers struck the FAA and then-President Ronald Reagan ordered them fired and replaced, has the air traffic control situation been as potentially explosive as it is now. Continue Reading →
Under construction: Airparks as a way to save airports?
Posted on June 23rd, 2006 by Dave Sclair
I moved to the Tacoma, Wash., area in 1970 and almost since that first day I can remember threats being sounded about Tacoma Narrows Airport (TIW). The airport is located in the county across a bridge from the City of... Continue Reading →
Column sadly shortsighted
Posted on June 23rd, 2006 by GAN Staff
Prove it! (Touch & Go, May 19 issue) OR WHAT, you’ll continue to stick your head in the sand? Tom Norton’s article ridiculing gloom-and-doom, Henny-Pennys may have been cute, but was sadly shortsighted. Continue Reading →
Read needs some help
Posted on June 23rd, 2006 by GAN Staff
Back a few years ago I worked with John Morse at the New Hampshire Highway Department design offices. One of the many stories I heard from him was the one about him being on an Atlantic Clipper (The flying palace,... Continue Reading →
Tell us the solution
Posted on June 23rd, 2006 by GAN Staff
Ben Visser’s article, Can you hear me now? Are cell phones bad news around fueling operations? (May 5 issue), is very timely with the new Light Sport Aircraft. I just purchased a Tecnam Bravo. Continue Reading →
Another suggestion for troubleshooting
Posted on June 23rd, 2006 by GAN Staff
I enjoyed reading Paul McBride’s article on the problem the fellow has with high EGT (Ask Paul: Is it a sticking valve? An induction leak? May 5 issue). You have some very good tips there. However the one suggesting using... Continue Reading →
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