In the end, we must assume the taxpayer in Chicago will pick up the tab for the $33,000 fine for the Meigs Field fiasco perpetrated by the Mayor of Chicago (FAA fines Chicago for Meigs Field destruction, Sept. 23 issue).... Continue Reading →
CAP’s public relations working overtime
Posted on November 18th, 2005 by GAN Staff
I read with interest your editorial regarding lost opportunities for publicity on the outstanding contributions of the aviation community during Hurricane Katrina (The New Orleans example, Oct. 7 issue). Continue Reading →
Can I use 100LL in my homebuilt’s auto engine?
Posted on November 18th, 2005 by Ben Visser
Today’s question comes from a Mr. R. Burger of South Africa. He has a V-8 auto engine in what, I assume, is a homebuilt aircraft. He was wondering if he can use 100LL in his plane without any negative effects... Continue Reading →
Bonanza leader tackles critics
Posted on November 18th, 2005 by GAN Staff
I must respond to the Oct. 7 letter from Michael R. Baas complaining about the mass arrivals of type specific aircraft at AirVenture (Just say no to mass arrivals). His complaint centered about the need for him and others to... Continue Reading →
We are not the enemy
Posted on November 18th, 2005 by GAN Staff
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Feds get serious about security matters
Posted on November 18th, 2005 by Charles Spence
Washington, D.C. — Recent developments in the Washington area demonstrate just how serious the government is about security matters. Continue Reading →
Comparison shopping
Posted on November 18th, 2005 by GAN Staff
Does GANews expect to do some comparisons on LSAs soon? Without comparisons, it is difficult to determine which of the many new LSA offerings might be better for a Northwest flyer. Continue Reading →
Sam Lyons’ latest tells a wonderful story of two American icons
Posted on November 18th, 2005 by Larry W. Bledsoe
Should a plane be painted in its natural environs – playing tag with clouds or hopping over trees and meadows? What about painting it forlorn looking, like a sad-eyed puppy dog, on the ramp waiting for its master to take... Continue Reading →
One sky, one voice?
Posted on November 4th, 2005 by GAN Staff
As I started reading the editorial “One sky, one voice” (Sept. 23 issue), the object was to seek the one word that might be missing. Sure enough nothing was said regarding the equity of the situation being discussed. Continue Reading →
One bad apple can spoil it for the rest of GA
Posted on November 4th, 2005 by Charles Spence
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Just as the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) was getting a leg up on security with the signing of a homeland security bill that includes a program called Transportation Security Administration Access Certificate (STAAC), up pops a... Continue Reading →
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