In regard to Morrie Caudill’s letter in the Jan. 6 issue (Third class medical is no parachute): Apparently you didn’t understand my letter. First, you are incorrect in that agents and brokers have no profit-loss responsibility to any insurer. That is the insurer’s responsibility. I am an insurance broker and work for my customer to […]
Mass arrivals as part of air show?
I’ll bet you’re glad you printed Lisa Kondrick’s article about our trip to OSH (Time to get outta Dodge, Sept. 9 issue). I’m sitting back enjoying all of the comments. I am also puzzled by some things though. The comments in the article were clearly referring to the EAA and its policy of allowing large […]
Are government jobs behind the ADIZ?
I agree the ADIZ should be dropped. Once you form homeland security and ADIZ zones, I think it is hard to get rid of them. Each new department of the government creates lots of new jobs. Needed or not, to get rid of a government department is stepping on someone’s toes. These people in homeland […]
The state of the industry
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The future of general aviation looks bright but major issues will be faced this year. That was the assessment of the state of the industry by James Coyne, president of the National Air Transportation Association (NATA), at that group’s annual luncheon for Washington journalists. Saying the business and charter sides of general […]
Can I use E-85 in my airplane?
Patrick Puckett asks: “”Since E-85 is rated at 105 octane, can we use it in engines that require 100LL?”” Patrick Puckett asks: “”Since E-85 is rated at 105 octane, can we use it in engines that require 100LL?”” This is one of the best questions I’ve received in many years. The reason I like it […]
Sticker shock at the avgas pump? Power Flow Systems may have a solution
Experiencing sticker shock at the avgas pump these days? Beyond cruising at reduced power settings to conserve fuel, what else can be done? Perhaps Power Flow Systems (PFS) of Daytona Beach, Fla. has the answer, providing more speed for the same fuel consumption or the same speed you now enjoy at a reduced burn. No […]
Connect with new Jeppesen Internet Flight Planner
Jeppesen recently launched the latest addition to its flight planning lineup — the Jeppesen Internet Flight Planner (JIFP). Because JIFP is Internet-based, it is always current and ready to go with the latest critical flight data, say Jeppesen officials. Customers no longer need to worry about maintaining update subscriptions, CDs arriving in the mail, or […]
New pilot’s seat cushion, designed by a pilot
The Pilot’s Seat Cushion from Noral Enterprises provides comfortable seating, essential for a safe trip. Not all seats are the right height or comfortable for every pilot, so Noral designed seat cushions in different sizes and types. The cushions come in gray, navy, blue and black. Each has a strap to secure to the back […]
Production Software releases Electronic Facilities and Airport Directory
Pilots looking to automate their pre-flight planning and reduce the large number of books required for flying can benefit from a new program called Electronic Facilities and Airport Directory (eFAD). eFAD is a multi-platform airport directory that allows you to view airport information, weather, and more from your PC, PDA, and/or XHTML mobile phone. eFAD […]