Dave: Your comments on why students do not complete their private pilot training are, sadly, mostly correct. There has always been a high dropout rate of students, often just after…
Letter From Ray Rubin
Dave: Received your latest issue today. Very, very interesting information contained therein. Getting better and better every month. A couple of items really caught my eye, and particularly the one…
Letter From Anthony Restaino
Hi Dave: I got “Madame Butterfly” (my V-tail Bonanza) back (from the avionics shop), and I am very happy with the work (slightly used Garmin 530 installed). I just hope…
Letter From Jim Hanson
Dear Dave: You have to wonder what he (the filmmaker) is buying for “$7,000 to $20,000 used, but in great condition?” My single-seat Kolb Firestar – a former ultralight turned…
Letter From Bob Leff
Dear Dave: In my work on a documentary film I’m making about LSA flying, I’m spending a good deal of time around southern Wisconsin guys who own their LSAs and…
Letter From Bob Kunkel
Dave: Thanks for the great article on Jeff Baum (Oct/Nov 2011). I learned several things about Jeff I did not know. I’ve known Jeff ever since he started in the…
Letter From Glenn Hake
Letter To The Editor: I’m glad to see Dave Weiman’s opinions concerning industry reform. I think he is barely scratching the surface. The crux of General Aviation’s decline is the…
Letter From Marilyn Meline
Hi Dave: I thought you might be interested in the progress of my grandnephew, Aaron Wolmutt. If you recall, earlier this year I contacted you for information about flight schools…
Letter From Brad Lang
Dave: Thank you for the wonderful article about the CAF Red Tail Squadron (Feb/March 2012). We are thankful that individuals like you consider our endeavors worthwhile. Brad Lang, Leader CAF…
Letter From Charity Speich
Hi Greg (Reigel): I just read your article on purchasing an aircraft hangar. One thing you didn’t mention that I think is very important is to coordinate with the airport…