The new Katmai combines the best of an efficient cross country airplane with an airplane designed to operate safely in the back country. In the past a pilot had to choose between having a comfortable cross country airplane or a bush plane for weekend adventures. It was not possible to have both in one airplane. […]
Opinion
More rules of flight
These were told to me by Gabe Matheson, my flight instructor at Harvey Field (S43) in Snohomish, Wash: “If your engine quits at night, turn on the landing light. If you don’t like what you see, go ahead and turn it off again.” “You are so far behind this airplane, we could walk to the […]
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 […]
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. […]
Smart Skies for who?
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The airline industry has a plan spelled out indicating what it wants for the skies over the United States. It’s called “”Smart Skies — Airspace Reform Concepts.”” While at first reading it all might sound logical, closer scrutiny reveals a desire to establish an airline dominated system. First on the list from […]
AM I MISSING SOMETHING
I must be missing something. The gentleman with the formerly flawless O-360-CIF (Ask Paul: What causes a formerly flawless engine to run rough? May 19 issue) says he swapped the #1 and #3 EGT probes and the problem moved to #3 on the JPI. To me, an A&P/IA, that means the problem is most likely […]