Why is it the fact it was airline security that was penetrated and commercial aircraft that were used in terrorist activity that somehow has been dropped by the wayside? Jim Lombard via email
Opinion
A fix for a hard-starting engine
Paul, I just read your response to Joe Ragon in the July 7 issue (Why is my engine so hard to start?). I too experienced the hard-starting problem when I purchased my Comanche 250 with an O-540 Lycoming. The seller stated that it had always been a hard starter. I found that all five of […]
A nother fix for a hard-starting engine
I had the same hard to start problem in 1978 with my C152. The problem was Cessna only installed a single primer to the #2 cylinder of the Lycoming. This was a common thing for Cessna to install only one primer nozzle. If you over prime more than two shots on the single nozzle, then […]
Kitewings? No strings attached
I enjoyed reading the photo captions under all the color pictures on page 15 of your July 21st issue (Highlights from Arlington). That was until I read “Let’s go ride a kite” and “Kite flying,” which was used to describe the ultralight trike vehicles at Arlington. I didn’t know Arlington was for kite fliers? I […]
Next generation ATC: What will it be and how will we pay for it?
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Pilots and aircraft owners will be getting new equipment and learning new procedures in the coming years as the FAA develops and puts into operation its next generation air transportation system (NextGen). The cost to the FAA will mean increasing its budget to more than $1 billion a year for the next […]
A scientific definition
I agree wholeheartedly with Tom Norton’s May 19 editorial on the absence of civility in arguing matters of science today (Prove it!). But, as a scientist, I note that his definition of theory at the end of the article is incorrectly used. While the lay definition he gives is correct, the scientific definition is completely […]
Lone Star Museum worth a visit
Having attended Westwood College in Houston several years ago to get my A&P certificate, I visited the Lone Star Flight Museum several times (History comes alive at the Lone Star Flight Museum, June 9 issue). Definitely an excellent place to visit. The restored aircraft are in beautiful condition, the staff friendly and helpful. Overall, just […]
By the numbers
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 […]
Choosing the right engine: A confusing matter
I have owned N68338 for 20 years. Our Cessna 310 has taken us as far as Germany and goes often to the Caribbean. Recently it had a major makeover with an Air Mod interior, Dial paint etc., etc. There have been lots of premature engine changes due to cracked cases and cylinder failures near enough […]