Be careful what you say

Posted on February 25th, 2005 by

Ever said something that you wished you hadn’t? Please share: Continue Reading →

Just say no to NRA’s tactics

Posted on February 25th, 2005 by

I agree that general aviation needs to be organized and educate Congress and the public about aviation. Continue Reading →

STORY TELLER: Artists often choose which planes to paint because they have an interesting story

Posted on February 25th, 2005 by

Artists are always looking for interesting subject matter and are often faced with the dilemma of deciding what to paint next. Do you ever wonder why an artist chooses a particular aircraft to paint? Continue Reading →

Don’t bond GA with the NRA

Posted on February 25th, 2005 by

I can understand your wish for general aviation to have the clout enjoyed by the National Rifle Association, but in your article in the Jan. 28, 2005, issue of GAN, you promoted that organization with all of its falsehoods more... Continue Reading →

Lycoming engine pump for HO360-B1B

Posted on February 25th, 2005 by

QUESTION: I purchased a Lycoming HO360-BIB to use in an experimental aircraft. I have to convert from a rear pressure carb to a downdraft carb. I purchased a sump (part #71871) for this conversion. This is the part number from... Continue Reading →

How often should oil be changed on aerobatic aircraft?

Posted on February 11th, 2005 by

That was the question from Bryan Gore, who flies a Citabria with an IO-320 engine equipped with an oil inverted system. It does not have an oil filter. Continue Reading →

The power of three

Posted on February 11th, 2005 by

Without exception, all of the floats seen on licensed civil seaplanes today are of the twin-float type. The single-float type popular with the U.S. Navy when it still had seaplanes, with small floats under the wingtips as on flying boats,... Continue Reading →

Lasers: A serious issues that’s nothing new

Posted on February 11th, 2005 by

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The news of pointing lasers at aircraft in recent weeks has focused primarily on scheduled airline incidents, but with general aviation aircraft outnumbering commercial planes more than 25 to 1, the danger to individual flights is obvious. Continue Reading →

A flood of thanks

Posted on February 11th, 2005 by

I would like to express some thank you’s to a few individuals who went above and beyond to help fellow tenants and aircraft owners at California’s Corona Airport during the recent flooding. Continue Reading →

Seaplane base needs support

Posted on February 11th, 2005 by

American Lake Seaplane Base in Tacoma, Wash., has been informed that its lease, which expired at the end of 2004, will not be renewed by the newly formed City of Lakewood, the current landlords. This would seem to be a... Continue Reading →