Tribute dinner shines light on GA’s humanitarian efforts, by Charles Spence in the June 9 issue, is a good article. I call U.S. senators and representatives requesting support for pending legislation of interest to me. Providing legal protection for Angel Flight pilots is needed. H.R. 1871, Volunteer Pilots Protection Act, was reportedly approved by the […]
Could airpark have saved Meigs Field?
I was interested in Dave Sclair’s article on airparks in the June 23 issue of GANews (Under construction: Airparks as a way to save airports?) When Chicago’s Mayor Daley got his head caught in a wheel well during gear retraction and dug up Meigs Field, I can’t describe my anger and disgust. I had been […]
Wrong date for Doolittle’s Blind Flight
You have a great publication, but I noticed in the June 23rd issue on page 6, you said “Doolittle’s blind flight took place in 1928” (Pass the salt — and a pen). Actually the flight took place Sept. 24, 1929. The year of 1929 was a high tech time in history for instrument flying developments. […]
Why dis diesels
WHY DISDIESELS? I do not understand why Paul McBride is so against diesels as all new diesels are virtually vibration free (Diesel engines and GA: A good combination? June 23 issue). The new Jaguar built V-6 DOHC diesel being placed in Jaguars, Peugeots, Saabs, etc., has the least — and certainly cannot be felt “vibrating.” […]
“The Aeronca Kids”
Over the past several years, 35 high school students, aged 14 to 18, have been getting together at Flabob Airport in Southern California on the weekends to restore a 1941 Aeronca Chief. Under the watchful eyes of Al Gester and Roger Farnes, along with a group of EAA Chapter One volunteers, the 23 boys and […]
LSA Model Code of Conduct released
LSA Model Code of Conduct released The Light Sport Aviators’ Model Code of Conduct was introduced at AirVenture. The code seeks to advance flight safety by presenting a vision of excellence in the light sport community, said Michael Baum of SecureAv, who helped draft the code.The code makes recommendations on everything from the general responsibilities […]
“The Ultimate Toy Auction”
The “ultimate toy auction,” which featured several airplanes and helicopters, drew bidders from around the world, attracting the largest crowd the auctioneers have ever seen. The auction, held July 15 in Lubbock, Texas, featured airplanes, cars, sports memorabilia and farm equipment amassed by Jonathan D. “Jody” Nelson, who pleaded guilty April 27 to embezzling more […]
New Sport Pilot fly-in takes off next onth
The Sky Bryce Airport (VG-18) in Virginia will become a sea of Light Sport Aircraft activity Sept. 16-17 when the first-ever Mid-Atlantic Light Sport Aircraft Show kicks off. All 34 of the FAA-certified Special Light Sport Aircraft (SLSA) have been invited to the show, which is sponsored by Bryce Mountain Resort and Mid-Atlantic Sport Planes. […]
Diamond Aircraft unveils new DA40XL
Diamond Aircraft recently unveiled it new DA40XL, designed to compete directly with the Cessna 182 and Cirrus SR20, according to company officials. A higher performance powerplant, Garmin glass cockpit, including the GFC700 autopilot, and a 110-pound gross weight increase (which is pending FAA certification) are features of the upgraded model. Powerflow exhaust, in combination with […]