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). Please share: Continue Reading →
Just say no
Posted on May 6th, 2005 by Charles Spence
WASHINGTON, D.C.— A push to privatize the air traffic control system and/or put it on a fee basis is heating up, but two recent hearings in the House of Representatives indicate that members of the aviation subcommittee will have nothing... Continue Reading →
Not Nazis
Posted on May 6th, 2005 by GAN Staff
On page 8 of the April 8 issue of GAN, in the obituary about Gen. Salisbury, reference is made to Nazi transport planes being shot down. There were no such things as Nazi planes, Nazi soldiers, Nazi tanks, Nazi ships, whatever. The... Continue Reading →
Thought provoking
Posted on May 6th, 2005 by GAN Staff
William Helsell’s letter in the April 8 issue (Unabashed admiration needs to be tempered) in which he claims no rational person could believe the framers of the Constitution intended the right to bear arms to include weapons that had not yet... Continue Reading →
Sun ‘n Fun is a mixed bag
Posted on May 6th, 2005 by Ben Visser
Another Sun ‘n Fun is history. As always, I look forward to Sun ‘n Fun and Oshkosh each year for many reasons, such as seeing what’s new, catching up with old friends and meeting new aviation people. Continue Reading →
The outsiders
Posted on May 6th, 2005 by Janice Wood
Alan Klapmeier gets a lot of grief because he’s selling planes. Continue Reading →
‘Tailwind vs. Cougar’
Posted on May 6th, 2005 by Peter M. Bowers
Throughout the homebuilt movement many designs have a strong resemblance to others. The all-time toppers in this area are the Wittman “Tailwind” and the Nesmith “Cougar.” Continue Reading →
Indicated v. True Airspeed
Posted on May 6th, 2005 by GAN Staff
I was reading the March 25, 2005 issue (No. 6) Pilot’s Report about the XL-5 Velocity. I have a question about the speeds that were presented in the table. The Vne was at 200 kts IAS and the cruise speed... Continue Reading →
Is it normal to lean the mixture for ground ops, takeoff?
Posted on May 6th, 2005 by Paul McBride
QUESTION: I’m operating a C-172 with a Lycoming O-360 engine at an approximately sea level airport. Is it normal to have to lean the mixture for ground operations and takeoffs? I have to or the engine runs a bit rough.... Continue Reading →
NRA a poor model for GA
Posted on May 5th, 2005 by GAN Staff
Your editorial in the February 2005 issue shows how far we’ve moved toward having a police state in this country (They don’t know us: Why security agencies fear GA and what we can do about it). If people think it’s... Continue Reading →
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