Being new to GA and old to NRA, I support learning from the NRA-Institute for Legislative Action (To create a powerhouse GA, model the NRA, Jan. 28 issue). NRA has proven repeatedly that gun control only works on well-behaved citizens. Poorly-behaved citizens do whatever they want, to whomever they want. The knee-jerk reaction at every opportunity comes from […]
Unbelievable
cannot believe you would allow an article to be published that was written by someone who obviously does not know the difference between a C-82 and a C-119 (“Flight of the Phoenix — 2004 vs. 1965”, Feb. 11 issue). Bobby R. Jackson via email Editor’s Note: As many of our readers pointed out, the aircraft […]
Laugh out loud
I loved your article on “Flight of the Phoenix.” I haven’t seen the movie, just loved your article. I laughed out loud at the “Flight of the Physics” line. Good information about the original movie. I also enjoyed your observation about the antenna at the end of the article. Good work! Bill Hayes via email
Earhart found?
n the Dec. 24, 2004, edition of General Aviation News, I found the article “Ready for an adventure?” written by Meg Godlewski. It mentions Nauticos and the expedition they are organizing to find Amelia Earhart this month. She and Frank Noonan disappeared July 2, 1937. Your article says that “No trace of them has been […]
It’s all about attitude
II found the Letter to the Editor you published in the Dec. 10 issue by Brian Sheets, “Sport Pilot: A disaster waiting to happen,” to be interesting. I recognize that the letter represents his opinion, however, I think it really missed the point that relates to all flying safety, not just the new Sport Pilot […]
FAA issues Challenger ice directive
The FAA has directed operators of Canadair Challenger 600-series business jets to inspect their planes’ wings carefully for ice and frost before takeoff. The directive came in the wake of two recent accidents involving Challengers, where wing ice was a possible cause. The FAA’s action was “prompted by a report that even small amounts of […]
Sun ‘n Fun to be site of early LSA delivery
This year’s Sun ‘n Fun, slated for next month in Lakeland, Fla., will be the location of one of the first Light Sport Aircraft deliveries under the new Sport Pilot rules. That’s when Atlanta-based Hansen AirGroup LLC delivers the first factory certified LSA to Major General Hugh Cox. The retired Air Force officer will take […]
Sport Pilot forms available on FAA web site
The form that Sport Pilot examiners and instructors use when issuing Sport Pilot certificates is now available for download at FAA.gov. Available as a PDF, the form is called “Airman Certification and/or Rating Application-Sport Pilot.” As of the end of February, 104 Sport Pilot knowledge tests had been taken with a pass rate of 92%. […]
G1000 equipped Diamond approved by Transport Canada
Diamond Aircraft’s DA40-180 Diamond Star equipped with the Garmin G1000 glass cockpit has received Transport Canada approval. Deliveries to Canadian customers will begin immediately. FAA certification was awarded in June 2004.