I read your article on Lindbergh flying in the South Pacific back in 1944 (Lindbergh’s secret, June 17 issue). I saved it for a friend who is interested in Lindbergh’s life. I used to be in aviation and flew with the Air Force. I also remember the name of Bledsoe, who may be another fraternity […]
Not that’s flying
Thanks to Andy Gelston for his wonderful comments regarding the heart and soul of flying (Flying at 14, Letters to the Editor, July 22 issue). He nailed my feelings exactly about the current state of aviating. And his final words were pure music: “. . . there are no better experiences than having your feet on […]
The first air force
The most recent issue carried a synopsis of the recreated flight of Alcock and Brown (Vimy replica recreates first Atlantic flight, July 22 issue). In the write-up it was stated that Alcock had been a member of the RFC. This is not correct. Alcock was a pilot in the Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS). On April […]
Mooney diagnosis
I have owned three Mooneys (over 3,000 hours) with the Lycoming engine. I have had the exact installations of the Mooney as the person who was having the high oil temperatures (What is the maximum oil temperature for this engine? July 22 issue). Never in 3,000 hours did I see an oil temperature over 180°F. […]
Rare Dornier to recreate historic NYC landing
A rare Dornier Do-24 ATT is scheduled to make an historic landing on Aug. 27 in New York Harbor. The tri-motor amphibian, designed in the late 1930s by German aviation pioneer Claude Dornier, recently underwent a multimillion dollar restoration overseen by Dornier’s grandson, Iren Dornier, who owns Southeast Asia Airlines in the Philippines. The original […]
GAMA reports solid growth
Business continues to keep getting better for GA, according to the General Aviation Manufacturers Association, which reported that billings rose 31.6% in the first half of 2005, while shipments rose 38.1%. “We are seeing the influence of industry innovation, a continued healthy economy and the effects of accelerated depreciation,” said GAMA President and CEO Pete […]
First fatal LSA accident
Authorities are investigating what may be the first fatal crash of a Light Sport Aircraft. Robert James Swanson, 62, of Southport, and John Nesbit, 51, of Carolina Beach, N.C., died Aug. 7 when the Allegro they were flying crashed in a field. According to FAA records posted online, Swanson held an A&P license, an Advanced […]
Legend certified as S-LSA
The Legend Cub from American Legend Aircraft Co. received FAA as a certified Special Light Sport Aircraft (S-LSA). The Legend Cub is a two-place, single engine aircraft powered by a 100-hp Continental O-200 engine with electric start. With optional floats, the aircraft will be capable of water takeoffs and landings.
Ford re-signs as Young Eagles chairman
Harrison Ford has signed on for another two years as chairman of the Young Eagles. The actor and pilot has chaired the program since 2003 and given more than 200 young people their first exposure to flight as a volunteer pilot.