GOOD ADVICE I would like to commend your publication and give a special thanks to Paul McBride, who gave me good technical advice regarding the storage of a Lycoming engine in my Piper. JOE CASEY Prior Lake, Minn.
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Thanks to Regal Air
THANKS TO REGAL AIR Many, many thanks to Regal Air for once again welcoming those of us who had to evacuate our planes from Harvey Airfield to Paine. We were greeted at the tarmac and directed to tie-downs. Some of us were even given a ride back to Harvey in one of Regal’s vans. This […]
Two engines are better than one
TWO ENGINES ARE BETTER THAN ONE With regard to Richard Greene’s comment about why he decided to purchase the single engine D-JET (Why I decided to buy a D-JET, Nov. 3 issue), I would like to point out that I have personally deflated the Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) specs for turbine engines over the […]
FAA Efficiency?
FAA EFFICIENCY? To Charles Spence: I’m sure your Capital Comments column (Fair is fair? FAA, airlines continue blitz for user fees, Nov. 17 issue) went to press before the story by AOPA came out in its internet newsletter on Nov. 24. You know the one where it was pointed out that the FAA had almost […]
What is on Santa’s list for GA’s movers and shakers?
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Leaking news to reporters is a favorite indoor sport practiced by almost everyone in this town. While most reporters will not reveal their sources, I gladly will. My source for these items comes straight from the top man himself — Santa Claus. He revealed to me what some of Washington’s movers and […]
Curious about airparks? Our expert tackles the frequently asked questions
For three decades I’ve been tracking residential airparks all over the United States and, to some extent, around the globe. We’ve developed a website, LivingWithYourPlane.com, which contains an extensive database on airparks as well as a host of other information. (A caveat: Most airparks are operated by residents who are volunteers in their homeowner associations. […]
Old school flying
Your article on “Old School Flying” in the Oct. 20 issue was great! You know my affinity for the classic airplanes so this article really hit home. I went with a friend to pick up a new Legend Cub and fly it home a few months ago and it was a fun trip, flying low […]
Where are the expert answers? Unhappy reader tired of being told to “”look it up””
I am having a hard time finding any usefulness in your column. People ask specific questions and you tell them to look it up. As a reader, I would like to see some sort of expert answer to their questions. Like the mag check, what is your opinion (What’s the best way to test a […]
How to protect your airport… and other things I learned at AOPA Expo
Are THEY trying to close your airport? THEY must get around and be great in numbers because during AOPA Expo in Palm Springs last month I heard all about the ubiquitous THEY who are trying to close airports in several states. The first thing I asked when greeted with this statement was “Which they is […]