In your Sept. 8 issue you have an article “Engine malfunction grounds last airworthy Lockheed Constellation.” I believe there may be an error as to what engine was damaged. The accompanying photo is showing the No. 2 engine as being removed. At least two places in the article the engine is referred to as ” […]
Opinion
The wrong direction
Well put, Amelia (A permanent Washington ADIZ? Why? Sept. 9 issue). I cannot for the life of me fathom why our government prefers to restrict our freedom instead of protect our freedom in the name of security. It seems that the government is bent in the wrong direction. What will it take to redirect their […]
Missing puzzle
MISSING PUZZLE Where is the crossword? I couldn’t find it in the latest edition. It is my favorite part of the paper and my wife usually works it before I can get it. I have been a long time reader. I hope the Crossword comes back. William J. Nelson, M.D. El Paso, Texas Editor’s Note: We […]
Bet on it: Washington ADIZ will become permanent
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Despite strong opposition from the general aviation community, I predict the proposal to make the ADIZ around the nation’s capital permanent will become official after the community has had an opportunity to comment. Deadline for submitting comments is Nov. 2. More than 2,000 comments had been received by press time, universally in […]
Just say no to mass arrivals
I must commend you for publishing the excellent article by Lisa Kondrick, “Time to get outta Dodge” (Sept. 9 issue) as it relates to the feelings that I have had for years regarding the mass flights to OSH made by type clubs. I have been attending OSH since 1972 in several types of aircraft and have […]
The pilot diet
It is a bit amazing how poorly pilots eat. It is so common to see beer belly guys around airports and airshows. So it is no surprise Lisa Jenerette got grounded, and apparently she still is, so I wonder what she is doing to change (Maintaining your medical: Grounded by something as simple as not […]
Worrisome vibration
This morning, I read your answer to Lou Lacy in Ask Paul in the Aug. 5 issue concerning his engine vibration. I have been an FAA CRS certified for dynamic prop balancing since 1991. I would strongly encourage him to investigate and find the problem before he conducts any further flight. I agree he did […]
Will TCP help with lead buildup?
QUESTION: I have a Rotax 912 and am concerned about lead buildup in the engine using 100LL. Will TCP reduce the problem? Hugh Cox Destin, Fla. ANSWER: I””ll step out of my box on this one because I think my answer will apply across the board regarding the use of TCP. Many operators over the […]
The passing of time
Landmarks make a city. Can you imagine Seattle without the Space Needle or St. Louis without the arch? Aviation and history buffs in the Silicon Valley are pondering the idea of a landscape without Hangar One, the dirigible hangar that dominates the grounds of Ames Research Center at Moffett Field. The grand old building, which […]