Posted on January 28th, 2005 by QUESTION: It seems that most automotive engines can be boosted in power to approximately one horsepower per cubic inch (obviously at the expense of reliability). Would it be possible to boost a Lycoming 720 engine to, say, 500 or 600... Continue Reading →
Let’s Talk: What we have here is a failure to communicate
Posted on January 28th, 2005 by Tom Norton
Aviation must learn to speak with one voice, writes Steve Bill Hanshew elsewhere in this issue of General Aviation News. Continue Reading →
An inspiration
Posted on January 28th, 2005 by GAN Staff
I wanted to thank you for Meg Godlewski’s article about Rob Drake and Christy Helgeson, which ran in the Christmas Eve issue. Thanks for showcasing the diversity of our aviation community. At the risk of sounding clichéd, it is an... Continue Reading →
Planes and parks can share space
Posted on January 28th, 2005 by GAN Staff
n the Dec. 10, 2004, issue, Meg Godlewski noted that the city of Chicago’s director of planning and development had stated that “There are no parks where airstrips are a compatible use” (Can planes and parks share space?) Continue Reading →
Convictions: Done some time? Don’t lie about it during your medical or you may stay ground bound
Posted on January 28th, 2005 by Guy Baldwin
Many years ago, an airman visited my office at six-month intervals for his Class I medical. He was approximately 35 years old, in good health and his 8500-8 was always filled out perfectly with “no’s” on all of the items,... Continue Reading →
Growing the next generation
Posted on January 28th, 2005 by GAN Staff
I read the articles on youth in aviation in your Dec. 10 edition with interest. I especially enjoyed the five tips on being an ambassador from Mr. Larkins and his point that the education needs to be ongoing. Continue Reading →
When hurricanes blow, fly your plane out!
Posted on January 14th, 2005 by GAN Staff
I agree with Michael Gleason’s letter (How Stupid!) in a previous issue. I lived on the Gulf Coast four years, in Key West, Fla., for about two years, and in the Jacksonville, Fla., area more than 15 years. Due to... Continue Reading →
Don’t forget common sense and good judgment
Posted on January 14th, 2005 by GAN Staff
My reaction to the letter from Brian Sheets in the Dec. 10 issue (Sport Pilot: A disaster waiting to happen): Before anyone can take the knowledge test or the practical test for a sport class pilot certificate, they must receive... Continue Reading →
Chill Out
Posted on January 14th, 2005 by GAN Staff
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!” 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 →
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