In response to Mr. Sheets’ concerns for “under trained” fixed wing pilots operating in the Sport Pilot category flooding the sky, I must reply, “Chill Out!” Please share: Continue Reading →
Each aircraft has its own skill level
Posted on January 14th, 2005 by GAN Staff
I would like to respond to Brian Sheets’ comments on sport pilot flight time. If you take out the flight time required for a private license, which includes three hours instrument, three hours night time and the cross-country requirements, you... Continue Reading →
Curtiss F9C
Posted on January 14th, 2005 by Peter M. Bowers
One of the most memorable airplanes in the U.S. Navy inventory is the little Curtiss F9C “Sparrowhawk” of 1931-36. Aside from its distinctive gull-winged configuration and small size for a contemporary fighter, the F9Cs are best remembered for their unique... Continue Reading →
A convoluted mess
Posted on January 14th, 2005 by GAN Staff
I must agree with Brian Sheets of Beaverton, Ore., with regard to a “Disaster waiting to happen” (Letters to the Editor, Dec 10, 2004). Continue Reading →
Which is better? Multi-grade of single grade oil?
Posted on January 14th, 2005 by Ben Visser
For the past 20 years, an older gentleman has sought me out at Oshkosh to ask me the same question: “”Which is better in an aviation piston engine: single grade (SG) or multi-grade (MG) oil?”" Every year I feel that... Continue Reading →
Significant changes in the works for the future of aviation
Posted on January 14th, 2005 by Charles Spence
WASHINGTON, D.C. — When Congress passed the Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act in December 2003, it called for the development of an integrated plan to “”ensure that the next generation air transportation system meets air transportation safety, security, mobility, efficiency,... Continue Reading →
Moving on up
Posted on January 14th, 2005 by Janice Wood
Are you ready for a jet? With all the hoopla surrounding the first flights and certification tests of the new very light jets coming to market, excitement is high. Continue Reading →
Just Hanging Around
Posted on January 14th, 2005 by GAN Staff
In the past you ran a number of letters covering questions on the four-cylinder, two-cycle engine used on the target drone aircraft used by the military around the end of World War II. Continue Reading →
Don’t blame Bush
Posted on January 14th, 2005 by GAN Staff
The Nov. 26th edition of GAN is the second containing a comment/complaint about President Bush shutting down airspace by imposing a TFR. FYI: It is the Secret Service’s job to inform the TSA of the president’s movements and also their... Continue Reading →
To restart or idle the engine: Which means more wear and tear?
Posted on January 14th, 2005 by Paul McBride
QUESTION: I’m fortunate in that, in addition to giving glider rides, I’m able to fly the tow planes for a couple of glider operations. The tow planes are CallAir A-9s and Pawnees. All are equipped with O-540s. One of the... Continue Reading →
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