There’s something about a P-38. A poker face turns into a smile when you start talking about the Lightning. Please share: Continue Reading →
Debate continues on Capital Hill over user fees
Posted on May 20th, 2005 by Charles Spence
WASHINGTON, D.C. — How to fund the FAA was the subject of still another hearing in the House of Representatives and the notion of user charges raised its ugly head higher, lifted by testimony from James May, president and CEO... Continue Reading →
Pilots unite
Posted on May 20th, 2005 by GAN Staff
Congratulations to GANews on your articles in the April 8th issue on the increasing dangers to airports due to encroachment. It is a nationwide issue and pilots must pay attention and get involved now, or find themselves without an airport... Continue Reading →
Worries about a warranty?
Posted on May 20th, 2005 by Paul McBride
From time to time I receive letters regarding various questions about warranties. Continue Reading →
A puzzling question
Posted on May 20th, 2005 by GAN Staff
Your crossword for Feb. 11 seems to have needed a name to make two others work out. Your answer for the clue to 12 Across, “Sky King’s airplane” was “bluebird,” which let the answers to 13 Down and 9 Down... Continue Reading →
Surely you jest
Posted on May 20th, 2005 by GAN Staff
Regarding “Can’t find a hangar? You’re not alone” in the March 25th issue, you state that monthly hangar rents range to a high (emphasis mine) of $565 (in the Southwest). Surely you jest. Monthly hangar rent at KSMO (Santa Monica... Continue Reading →
Marvel Mystery Oil and TCP: A cure for valve sticking?
Posted on May 20th, 2005 by Ben Visser
Dennis Corsi recently sent a note, detailing his problem: “”We operate a 1980 Cessna 182 RG with a Lycoming O-540. Recently, the number one exhaust valve push rod bent. We have been adding Marvel Mystery Oil ever since, but I... Continue Reading →
Curiosity and invention
Posted on May 20th, 2005 by Tom Norton
“Results! Why, man, I have gotten lots of results. I know several thousand things that won’t work.” Continue Reading →
No empirical evidence
Posted on May 20th, 2005 by GAN Staff
I’m writing about your statement “A preheater left on simply becomes a giant condensation generator resulting in internal engine corrosion” (What led to camshaft damage? Ask Paul, April 22 issue). Continue Reading →
Are commercial flight schools uninsurable?
Posted on May 20th, 2005 by GAN Staff
General aviation has seen an interesting and uncommon change recently. A new certificate is now available. The new Sport Pilot certification has been much awaited, touted, and striven for by many dedicated individuals and organizations whose goal was to help... Continue Reading →
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