The 80-year-old woman was not in zero gravity because gravity was accelerating her downward all the time she was weightless (80-year-old woman sets record as oldest to experience zero gravity, Jan. 14 issue). Objects in orbit are weightless because centrifugal force of rotation is equal and opposite the force of gravity. Physicists don’t want to […]
Letters
What about the Wright?
You mentioned never hearing of an aircraft engine producing one horsepower per cubic inch (Can you have more power and reliability? Jan. 28 issue). How about those Wright compound R-3350s of 3700 hp? These great engines powered Douglas DC-7s, Fairchild C-119s, Lockheed Super Connies and P2V Neptunes, etc. I flew PV2-Vs with these and we […]
Enjoying the freedom to fly in safe skies
It is with great admiration that I comment on the courage and leadership demonstrated by the editors and management at GANews. The forum for open dialogue and aviation-oriented initiatives you have created through your publication serve as a model for other aviation periodicals to emulate. Hats off to Norton, Sclair, Spence, and Hanshew for putting […]
A flood of thanks
I would like to express some thank you’s to a few individuals who went above and beyond to help fellow tenants and aircraft owners at California’s Corona Airport during the recent flooding. The first on the list would be George and his crew from By George Aircraft painting, Steve and Mike from Procraft Aviation, Dan […]
Seaplane base needs support
American Lake Seaplane Base in Tacoma, Wash., has been informed that its lease, which expired at the end of 2004, will not be renewed by the newly formed City of Lakewood, the current landlords. This would seem to be a major oversight by the city fathers, who apparently didn’t realize they owned an FAA certified […]
That’s space biz
Regarding the “Design flaw led to Genesis crash” article on page 13 of the Dec. 24, 2004 issue: I appreciate the interest shown by GAN in the cause of the Genesis crash. It was definitely a great disappointment to a lot of people, including the general aviation people that were going to make the midair […]
Best in the South
I couldn’t help but read with interest your opinion on The Best In The South (January issue). You covered a lot of topics that really raised my interest — like the one about the best hot sauce or where to find the best seafood, as well as the most interesting places to visit. Now on […]
Where to find real Texas BBQ
In Central Texas, I recommend Cooper’s Bar-B-Que in Llano (CoopersBBQ.com). The airport, Llano Municipal (KAQO), is about three miles from the BBQ. The city provides an old car for visitors to drive to the BBQ. If you arrive around noon on a Saturday or Sunday, the voice on the airport unicom frequency will ask if […]
The gracious South
Keep up the great work! I think any article about the gracious South would be amiss if it failed to mention Pinehurst. Pinehurst, located in Pinehurst, N.C. (near the city of Southern Pines), is one of America’s great golf resorts. Home to the 1995 US Open, won by Payne Stewart, who was tragically killed in […]