I was interested in Dave Sclair’s article on airparks in the June 23 issue of GANews (Under construction: Airparks as a way to save airports?) When Chicago’s Mayor Daley got his head caught in a wheel well during gear retraction and dug up Meigs Field, I can’t describe my anger and disgust. I had been […]
By the numbers
Tribute dinner shines light on GA’s humanitarian efforts, by Charles Spence in the June 9 issue, is a good article. I call U.S. senators and representatives requesting support for pending legislation of interest to me. Providing legal protection for Angel Flight pilots is needed. H.R. 1871, Volunteer Pilots Protection Act, was reportedly approved by the […]
Lone Star Museum worth a visit
Having attended Westwood College in Houston several years ago to get my A&P certificate, I visited the Lone Star Flight Museum several times (History comes alive at the Lone Star Flight Museum, June 9 issue). Definitely an excellent place to visit. The restored aircraft are in beautiful condition, the staff friendly and helpful. Overall, just […]
More rules of flight
These were told to me by Gabe Matheson, my flight instructor at Harvey Field (S43) in Snohomish, Wash: “If your engine quits at night, turn on the landing light. If you don’t like what you see, go ahead and turn it off again.” “You are so far behind this airplane, we could walk to the […]
Katmai to debut at AOPA Expo
The new Katmai combines the best of an efficient cross country airplane with an airplane designed to operate safely in the back country. In the past a pilot had to choose between having a comfortable cross country airplane or a bush plane for weekend adventures. It was not possible to have both in one airplane. […]
Airlines’ Attack on GA nothing new
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Nothing new happens in Washington — only the cast of characters changes. About 40 years ago, increasing sales of single and light twin airplanes and the growing use of general aviation for business travel brought frantic efforts by the airlines to control this supposed threat. Spearheaded by American Airlines, strong efforts were […]
Choosing the right engine: A confusing matter
I have owned N68338 for 20 years. Our Cessna 310 has taken us as far as Germany and goes often to the Caribbean. Recently it had a major makeover with an Air Mod interior, Dial paint etc., etc. There have been lots of premature engine changes due to cracked cases and cylinder failures near enough […]
Waht’s the best lubricant to use?
I recently got a letter from Verl Thompson, who is restoring a 1960s Piper TriPacer. He points out that one of the weak points of this aircraft is the jack screw in the tail that controls the elevator trim. The jack screw is about 8 inches long and a half inch in diameter. There is […]
ATC contributes to fatal Arkansas accident
The pilot’s failure to fly the published instrument approach, which resulted in a collision with mountainous terrain. Factors were the air traffic controllers’ failure to provide known information that may have assisted the pilot in determining whether to continue with the approach or take alternate action.