In your Sept. 8 issue you have an article “Engine malfunction grounds last airworthy Lockheed Constellation.” I believe there may be an error as to what engine was damaged. The accompanying photo is showing the No. 2 engine as being removed. At least two places in the article the engine is referred to as ” […]
Letters
The wrong direction
Well put, Amelia (A permanent Washington ADIZ? Why? Sept. 9 issue). I cannot for the life of me fathom why our government prefers to restrict our freedom instead of protect our freedom in the name of security. It seems that the government is bent in the wrong direction. What will it take to redirect their […]
Missing puzzle
MISSING PUZZLE Where is the crossword? I couldn’t find it in the latest edition. It is my favorite part of the paper and my wife usually works it before I can get it. I have been a long time reader. I hope the Crossword comes back. William J. Nelson, M.D. El Paso, Texas Editor’s Note: We […]
Just say no to mass arrivals
I must commend you for publishing the excellent article by Lisa Kondrick, “Time to get outta Dodge” (Sept. 9 issue) as it relates to the feelings that I have had for years regarding the mass flights to OSH made by type clubs. I have been attending OSH since 1972 in several types of aircraft and have […]
The pilot diet
It is a bit amazing how poorly pilots eat. It is so common to see beer belly guys around airports and airshows. So it is no surprise Lisa Jenerette got grounded, and apparently she still is, so I wonder what she is doing to change (Maintaining your medical: Grounded by something as simple as not […]
Worrisome vibration
This morning, I read your answer to Lou Lacy in Ask Paul in the Aug. 5 issue concerning his engine vibration. I have been an FAA CRS certified for dynamic prop balancing since 1991. I would strongly encourage him to investigate and find the problem before he conducts any further flight. I agree he did […]
Weight Problem
Excellent observations! (The mysterious weight problem, Headwinds, August 2005). My PA 30B has become unmanageable over the last 25 years and now I know why! Mike Coligny via email
First name basis
Dear Deborah and Tom, Yes, I do feel like I am on a first-name basis from reading your contributions to The Southern Aviator. I have just renewed for two years, even though I moved from Florida to SOUTHERN Wisconsin, so I think I am still qualified to be a subscriber. I have wanted to write […]
Killing fields
I picked up the September issue of The Southern Aviator while awaiting fuel at the Rowan County Airport only to find a special section on killing for sport. I looked to make sure I wasn”t reading Southern Redneck instead. The article on page 18 “One bad apple can ruin an airport” was indeed an appropriate […]