The Gathering of Mustangs and Legends, held at the end of September at Columbus, Ohio, was an inspiring lesson in history and patriotism. I have been telling everyone who would stand still long enough that it was certainly the best-organized, most thrilling, most moving air show I’ve attended in some 60 years of attending them. […]
STRUCTURAL FAILURES IN ALL AEROBATIC AIRCRAFT
If I may, I would like to continue the thread of the letter by Dan Bierly, “Success of Edge speaks for itself,” in the Oct. 19 issue, a bit further and shed some historical information that I feel paints a more accurate picture of airframe integrity in our unlimited aerobatic aircraft. The truth is that […]
NO FREE LUNCH
Any discussion regarding user fees would appear to require an alternative for those types of airport owners who provide community access but find it impossible to recover costs of airport operation. The type of airport, which my surveys have shown to be at risk of closing, is the smallest type community sole proprietorship. This type is simultaneously most […]
QUIT YOUR NIT-PICKING
I am writing regarding the letter by James Jackson of Carlisle, Ind., “Physicists cause the confusion” in the Oct. 5 issue. Again I had a good hearty chuckle at Mr. Jackson’s response and his apparent obsession with the term “Zero-G.” Now, it would seem, Mr. Jackson has some sort of issue with physicists as well. […]
A THEORY ON STEVE FOSSETT’S DISAPPEARANCE
In regard to your most recent article in the Oct. 5, 2007, edition, “Fosset presumed dead,” I find it interesting that Steve or his aircraft have not been found to this point. There was no ELT activation and he filed no flight plan. I would like to submit that Steve and his aircraft might have […]
Disappointed with column
This letter is submitted to communicate our disappointment with the Q&A published on page 38 in the July 6, 2007, General Aviation News titled, “Ask Paul: What’s the best oil for my engine?” One of our customers wrote in to us and complained about the content as this specific column mentioned Amsoil Inc. and did […]
An unusual upbringing
She was small with flaming red hair, but I had no doubt her backbone was reinforced with stainless steel. We sat at a conference table, the Old Man beside me looking grave and concerned, as appropriate for the situation. I, on the other hand, squirmed with guilt and no doubt my discomfort was apparent on […]
Music to the ears
Is the sound of an airplane’s engine music to your ears? Do conversations with Air Traffic Control have a certain lyrical quality for you? If so, then you will enjoy Belgian composer Bruno Misonne’s newest CD, titled “Aviation Music.” Misonne has made the airplane an instrument in his music. Vocals are sound bites of air […]
Delays continue on FAA reauthorization: Many believe user feebattle will continue through next year
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Senate continued to dawdle on appropriation bills, forcing another extension of the FAA’s temporary authorization to Dec. 31, 2007. In late October, the Senate passed a single provision of the FAA Authorization Act, the Essential Air Service (EAS) program. By voice vote the House approved an amended version of the bill […]