I read your article on user fees revisited (Headwinds, December 2005). I also agree that user fees are ridiculous. One comment I have is Creationism is not intelligent design, but one type of of intelligent design among others. For instance, some people believe aliens created life — that is also intelligent design. I have a […]
Reality Check
You are to be commended for having the guts to say what needed to be said in your Straight & Level of the December issue (False perceptions of danger: This is a free country, isn’t it?). I am sick and tired of people who have no knowledge of an activity telling me what I should […]
What a relief
Wow! Amazing! I agree with everything you said in the Straight & Level, January 2006. It is a relief to know that I am not the only one that has those opinions. I also agree with just about everything you have written in the past, including the Confederate flag, and I am from New Jersey, […]
Amen!
Regarding your editorial on fraidy cats in the January issue (Climate change: Fraidy cats in the home of the brave): AMEN! AMEN! AMEN! I wish I had written it! Michael Brewer Birmingham
That time of year
I’m not certain how it happened, but aviation-wise the first of the year has become a very busy time for us. This year, annuals, medicals and insurance renewals all fall in the first quarter, and this pilot/owner-operator is rather overwhelmed with paperwork, appointments and the need to juggle the household cash flow to meet all […]
Instrument failure contributes to crash that kills two
The failure of flight/navigation instruments while in instrument meteorological conditions resulting in spatial disorientation.
New glareshield adds beauty and improves visibility
Aircraft Door Seals, LLC in Bethany, Okla., has just completed development of a new Glareshield for Piper models PA28, PA32 and PA34. The glareshield is made of FAA-approved temperature stable Lexan covered with sound proofing foam and a new non-glare vinyl that looks like leather. With a 3-inch eyebrow over the instrument panel, it not […]
Heater Control Lock now available
For years Piper PA28 and PA32 owners have been plagued with a heater temperature control that will not stay positioned. With cold weather upon us, this situation can make winter flying very uncomfortable. Aircraft Door Seals, LLC has developed a Heater Temperature Control Lock that can be installed in minutes and provides a positive adjustable […]
Jet Aviation Dallas expands service to 24-7
Jet Aviation Dallas now provides 24-hour maintenance support seven days a week. Three weekday and 10-hour weekend shifts, as well as an on-call operation, enable the Dallas facility team to significantly reduce downtime for scheduled inspections while providing full coverage around-the-clock for unscheduled work. “The new 24/7 maintenance support provides a much needed service and […]