I was incredibly disappointed in your publication of the Headwinds article in The Southern Aviator, February 2005. (Don’t become a “factor”) The content of this article was, compared to your usual fine content, irresponsible at best. Mr. Elman clearly exhibits at least two hazardous attitudes in his remarks, namely “machoism” and resignation, and as such […]
Opinion
It’s not the money
I enjoyed your article (They don’t know us: Why security agencies fear GA and what we can do about it, February issue) and agree with its premise, except for your assertion that the NRA’s campaign contributions is what makes them influential. NRA campaign contributions pale in comparison to the NRA’s membership. The NRA brings votes […]
Lycoming engine pump for HO360-B1B
QUESTION: I purchased a Lycoming HO360-BIB to use in an experimental aircraft. I have to convert from a rear pressure carb to a downdraft carb. I purchased a sump (part #71871) for this conversion. This is the part number from an early Lycoming parts catalog for most 180 hp 360s. This sump has tubes that […]
Wailing and gnashing of teeth over 2006 federal budget begins
WASHINGTON, D.C. — That loud explosion you heard earlier this month from here wasn’t a terrorist attack — it was reaction to the Fiscal Year 2006 budget submitted to Congress by President Bush. Howls from general aviation interests were loud, but only a small blip in the sound level generated by the politicians and lobbyists […]
Be careful what you say
Ever said something that you wished you hadn’t? Have there been times when a comment you made seemed perfectly good at the moment you said it but, on reflection, you realized it came out the wrong way? Are you one of those people who has ever made a sarcastic comment that, when taken out of […]
It’s enough to make you sick
A fairly common occurrence with pilots is air sickness — the nausea or vomiting associated with flying, especially when flying aerobatics. I have been doing flight physicals and have been around aviation for the last 40 years and I have found that nausea in most airmen can be dealt with in one way or another. […]
Enjoying the freedom to fly in safe skies
It is with great admiration that I comment on the courage and leadership demonstrated by the editors and management at GANews. The forum for open dialogue and aviation-oriented initiatives you have created through your publication serve as a model for other aviation periodicals to emulate. Hats off to Norton, Sclair, Spence, and Hanshew for putting […]
Just say no to NRA’s tactics
I agree that general aviation needs to be organized and educate Congress and the public about aviation. But I do not agree that AOPA should be like the NRA. The NRA’s tactics caused the elder President Bush to resign from its membership in protest. And they continue to threaten political candidates with their influence. I’m […]
STORY TELLER: Artists often choose which planes to paint because they have an interesting story
Artists are always looking for interesting subject matter and are often faced with the dilemma of deciding what to paint next. Do you ever wonder why an artist chooses a particular aircraft to paint? Nixon Galloway was commissioned to do 43 paintings for United Airlines, depicting the aircraft used by the airline from its inception, […]