In reference to the article Cub vs. Cub (Dec. 2 issue), is CubCrafters serious? How about if the producers of TOP tobacco decide that CubCrafters is infringing on their good name? Give me a break CubCrafters. The words legend, cub and yellow are all in the dictionary! This lawsuit has nothing to do with infringement, just […]
The bigger question
Mr. Helms raises a valid and timely issue in his recent letter regarding the self-certification aspect of Sport Pilot medicals (Could medical kill Sport Pilot? Dec. 2 issue). I plan to keep flying my Comanche for some time yet, but like many older pilots, have considered switching to Sport Pilot somewhere down the road if […]
Mass arrivals actually safer
Sorry I missed the Lisa Kondrick article (Time to get outta Dodge, Sept. 9 issue) that touched off this subject, but the letter to the editor by Michael Baas (Just say no to mass arrivals, Oct. 7 issue) concerns me for the lack of bigger picture perspective.A complaint is made that the mass arrivals somehow […]
A lame excuse
I just read Elliott Schiffman’s excuse for mass arrivals at Oshkosh (Bonanza leader tackles critics, Nov. 18 issue). I was one of the people trapped by these guys and the Mooneys. I blame the EAA for letting these so-called Big Money people pull this kind of stunt. My take is get in line like the […]
Where are the warbirds?
Someone recently told me that there are only 15 B-17s that are considered flyable today and less than three dozen more that are either on static display or are restorable derelicts. Can you imagine what an impressive sight it would be to see a formation of 12 to 15 B-17s fly by? However impressive such […]
Could tax bill kill GA?
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As Congress returns from its break, one of the important issues it will take up is the Tax Relief Act of 2005, which contains two harmful proposals for general aviation. The bill —S. 2020 — passed the Senate with these provisions. The House version is different, so it will go to conference, […]
All greases are not created equal
To the average pilot ? and even many mechanics ? grease is grease. People feel that as long as they inject a slimy substance into each grease fitting at the proper time interval that all of their bearings should last forever. To the average pilot ? and even many mechanics ? grease is grease. People […]
Vets get break on flight training at Pan Am Academy
Pan Am International Flight Academy’s (PAIFA) Career Pilot Development (CPD) division has restructured its training program to minimize out-of-pocket expenses for military veterans. Active duty military personnel and veterans may be reimbursed for most of their flight training expenses through the Montgomery GI Bill. A new law gives reservists who were activated after Sept. 11, […]
Stylish safety glasses unveiled
Uvex has introduced the new Uvex Protégé, a line of safety eyewear designed to offer the ultimate in lightweight comfort and sports-styling innovation while providing protection. Uvex Protégé safety eyewear weighs in at 27.5 grams, less than one ounce. A wrap-around brow expands to accommodate a wide range of users, while Uvex’s proprietary Floating Lens […]