Oregon Aero’s Jude Dennis takes a moment at the Sun ‘n Fun Gala to “chat” with Howard Hughes. The life-size cut-out of the aviation pioneer is just part of the Florida Air Museum’s vast collection of Hughes memorabilia. The gala, held the night before Sun ‘n Fun opens, is a fundraiser for the museum. The […]
the buzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
“The future of personal aviation depends on us.” — Harrison Ford, chairman of the Young Eagles program “I think the FAA has been drinking the airlines’ Kool-Aid.” — Rep. Robin Hayes (R.-N.C.) on the user fee proposal “If you don’t like user fees, tell us what you like instead.” — Doug Murphy, administrator of the […]
The real fun at Sun ‘n Fun
A lot of my friends think I’ve got it made. After all, I not only get to go to Sun ‘n Fun and AirVenture every year, I get paid to go. They don’t know the half of it. Attending those shows, the premiere events of the air show season, are a great perk of this […]
COMPUTER FLYING
I’ve just read your article “Developing Pilot Skills With MS Flight Simulator” in the March 9 issue of General Aviation News. I am wondering if you’d consider doing an article listing the variety of computer programs available? An overview, including a general reference to how powerful a computer is needed for each program, would be […]
TOUGH PILOTS, TOUGH PLANES, TOUGH FLYING
The caption for a photo on page 24 of the April 20 issue (Tough planes, tough pilots, tough flying: Montana Mountain Flying Museum showcases the best of aviation in the Big Sky State) states that “Smoke jumping got its start in Missoula…” I don’t think this is true.There is no doubt the Missoula smoke jumper […]
Mary Jane goes off duty
“Where is Mary Jane?” So many have asked that question about the venerable airport dog who, for the past several years, has watched over Showalter Flying Service at Orlando Executive Airport (ORL) in Florida. The sad answer is that the personable German shepherd passed away peacefully on Feb. 5 at the age of 12. Mary […]
Should we trust the FAA? Its employees don’t
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Management of the FAA and its controllers have been at loggerheads for many months. Now a report in The Washington Post reveals groups of other employees, as well, have problems with management. The National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) has been pointing out incident after incident where it says management’s actions are […]
Confused about replacement parts?
Q, I have a Lycoming O-320 150 hp engine with no suffix in my PA-22 Tri-Pacer. In one of your articles you list the O-320-A1A and the O-320-A3A as the numbers to refer to for replacement parts. Lycoming does not list an O-320-A1A and shows the O-320-A3A fitting a Piper PA-23. Lycoming lists the O-320-E3D […]
What have you been smoking? What’s the best smoke oil for aerobatics?
I recently received an email from Gordon Bowers concerning smoke oil for aerobatic aircraft. He was wondering what kind of oil to use and where to get it. I recently received an email from Gordon Bowers concerning smoke oil for aerobatic aircraft. He was wondering what kind of oil to use and where to get […]