Regarding the “Design flaw led to Genesis crash” article on page 13 of the Dec. 24, 2004 issue: I appreciate the interest shown by GAN in the cause of the Genesis crash. Please share: Continue Reading →
Making time in a Citabria
Posted on February 11th, 2005 by Meg Godlewski
I enjoyed “The Aviator.” It was a great aviation adventure. High-end special effects. Great acting. Big names. Big budget. Then I turned around and watched “Time Chasers,” a 1994 film about a Citabria that has been turned into a time... Continue Reading →
Supply and demand drives engine choice
Posted on February 11th, 2005 by Paul McBride
QUESTION: Paul, I have a Lycoming 0-235C1B installed in a Piper Colt. What are your feelings about an STC to install either an 0-290 or 0-320 engine in this aircraft? Continue Reading →
Mixture lever positioning after idle cutoff
Posted on February 11th, 2005 by Paul McBride
QUESTION: I operate a IO-540C4-B5 in an experimental. I am wondering about the correct position of the mixture lever after idle cutoff has been selected. Should I leave the lever in that position, or should I advance it (after the... Continue Reading →
Best in the South
Posted on February 3rd, 2005 by GAN Staff
I couldn’t help but read with interest your opinion on The Best In The South (January issue). You covered a lot of topics that really raised my interest — like the one about the best hot sauce or where to... Continue Reading →
Where to find real Texas BBQ
Posted on February 3rd, 2005 by GAN Staff
In Central Texas, I recommend Cooper’s Bar-B-Que in Llano (CoopersBBQ.com). Continue Reading →
The gracious South
Posted on February 3rd, 2005 by GAN Staff
Keep up the great work! I think any article about the gracious South would be amiss if it failed to mention Pinehurst. Pinehurst, located in Pinehurst, N.C. (near the city of Southern Pines), is one of America’s great golf resorts.... Continue Reading →
Classic Films
Posted on February 3rd, 2005 by GAN Staff
Re: Where can I get the classics? (December issue): Amazon.com says: The High and the Mighty (1954) is not yet released. The studio is currently not producing this title on DVD, but to be notified when it is available, enter... Continue Reading →
The mission
Posted on February 3rd, 2005 by Deborah A. McFarland
One of the nice things about being a grandmother and a pilot is that I can say what I want in print without being unduly flamed. Southern gentlemen have a hard time chastising their mothers and grandmothers, so I plan... Continue Reading →
Less than a warm welcome
Posted on January 28th, 2005 by GAN Staff
I too, like Brian Sheets, have less than a “warm welcome” for the Sport Pilot certificate. I believe that when you have three government agencies, DOT, OMB and the FAA, very seldom does anything good come of it. Sport Pilot... Continue Reading →
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