In the April 2005 issue were pictures and story of the B-17, “Liberty Belle.” There was another B-17 in the 8th Air Force with the name “Liberty Bell” (note spelling). This “Liberty Bell” flew with the 365 Squadron, 305th Bomb Group out of Chelveston. The pilot was Richard Wolff (deceased) and I believe he was […]
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BBQ Mecca
I may be a bit late throwing in my 2 cents worth about barbecue, but feel constrained to do so inasmuch as no one, as far as I know, has mentioned the absolute Mecca for barbecued rib fanciers: Dreamland Rib of Tuscaloosa, Ala. Dreamland is a few miles out of town and when you get […]
Just Enough
The ground below hosted a thousand shades of green, and the previous day’s rain had washed away Atlanta’s yellow peril from the sky, leaving the air fresh and clear. The day was a welcome gift and I chose to ignore the responsibilities and obligations that clawed away at my time. Climb out was smooth and […]
Pilots unite
Congratulations to GANews on your articles in the April 8th issue on the increasing dangers to airports due to encroachment. It is a nationwide issue and pilots must pay attention and get involved now, or find themselves without an airport to use. While the nationwide aviation organizations do an excellent job, they cannot do it […]
A puzzling question
Your crossword for Feb. 11 seems to have needed a name to make two others work out. Your answer for the clue to 12 Across, “Sky King’s airplane” was “bluebird,” which let the answers to 13 Down and 9 Down work out as “Lindbergh” and “Bell.” Unfortunately Sky King’s airplane was named “Songbird.” At least […]
Surely you jest
Regarding “Can’t find a hangar? You’re not alone” in the March 25th issue, you state that monthly hangar rents range to a high (emphasis mine) of $565 (in the Southwest). Surely you jest. Monthly hangar rent at KSMO (Santa Monica Municipal Airport) in the Los Angeles Basin ranges up to $1.50 per square foot. This […]
No empirical evidence
I’m writing about your statement “A preheater left on simply becomes a giant condensation generator resulting in internal engine corrosion” (What led to camshaft damage? Ask Paul, April 22 issue). There is no empirical evidence I’m aware of supporting the above statement regarding the relationship between preheaters and corrosion, but based on logic I think […]
When does your medical run out?
It’s a question that even AMEs have a hard time deciding: Exactly when does a medical run out? Here’s the scenario: You’re a 43-year-old private pilot who needs to renew your Third Class medical. You received your last medical June 15, 2003, and it expires at midnight on June 30, 2005. You go see your […]
Are commercial flight schools uninsurable?
General aviation has seen an interesting and uncommon change recently. A new certificate is now available. The new Sport Pilot certification has been much awaited, touted, and striven for by many dedicated individuals and organizations whose goal was to help broaden the appeal of GA. Sport Pilot offers a new group of people the ability […]