LSA manufacturer Flight Design plans to unveil one of the first “green” projects for light aircraft powerplants at next month’s Aero Friedrichshafen in Germany. “Rising oil prices and environmental regulations will begin to force airplane manufacturers to rethink propulsion systems. Flight Design is sure that in the long term, research developments for electric or hydrogen […]
Flight & Flyers fan
Just a note to let you know how much I enjoy Dennis Parks’ Flight & Flyers column in GANews. I look forward to them with each issue. I am a regular advertiser in GANews (Aircraft Magneto Service-Boeing Field). Parks’ columns give the sense of perspective that is often missing from aviation publications. A lot of […]
Crosswind landing ends off the runway
The pilot’s improper use of the aileron and rudder controls and inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during a crosswind landing resulting in a loss of directional control.
Economic Stimulus?
President Obama’s recent trip to Chicago cost American taxpayers millions, but locally, the Temporary Flight Restrictions for Chicago’s airspace were responsible for a loss of business to the aviation community. It’s ironic that a president who talks about economic stimulus should cause a great need for economic stimulus for a local industry. According to the […]
What a ride
To Deb McFarland: Thank you for the wonderful stories you send to GAN for your Short Final column. The story published Sept. 26, 2008, “Yearning,” really got to me. I had to start that article three or four times before I could get my eyes dry enough to finish it. It was 55 years or […]
New amphibians rely on historic designs
EARLY SUCCESS: The Loening COA1 was the second prototype of this amphibian for the Army. This photo was probably taken at McCook Field near Dayton, Ohio. Photo courtesy Museum of Flight. By DENNIS PARKS It was recently reported that an aging fleet of seaplanes is prompting several companies to come forward with new or renewed […]
Development approved next to SCK
“We lost this one.” That’s how one California pilot describes the recent news that a 909-acre mixed-use development will soon break ground less than two miles from the Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK). The development, known as Tidewater Crossing, will be built adjacent to the airport. It will contain a mixture of single and multi-family homes […]
What oil should you use?
Many pilots want to know what oil to use and where to get it. To answer these questions accurately, I sent a questionnaire to the four main oil companies that supply lubricants to the general aviation industry. I received nice replies from Shell and Phillips, a note from BP that said the company was changing […]
Work begins on FAA reauthorization
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Reauthorization of the FAA is nearly two years behind schedule. The House is trying again to pass a bill, hoping that it won’t be stalled – again – in the Senate. The present temporary reauthorization expires March 31. “We need to get a bill passed as quickly as possible,” said Rep. Jerry […]