RV builder featured in Washington Post

mgomez · #1 09-09-2006, 07:49 AM

John Clark, RV-9A, flying, is featured prominently in an article in the Washington Post on Saturday 9/9/2006:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...090801638.html

For once, an article that contains few if any inaccuracies!

Well done, Mr. Clark!

mburch · #2 09-09-2006, 08:18 AM

Great article. Always nice to see a reasonable, factual piece like that.

I especially liked the quote from the guy who said he wanted to own 18 airplanes... I had to send that along to my wife, along with a note saying "see, it's not just me!"

mcb

pmathews · #3 09-10-2006, 11:41 AM

That was also an interesting note at the end about finding puddles of oil in the run up area when investigating engine failures on take off. Taking a look at the area where you did your run up to make sure nothing leaked out before you pour on the coals seems like a good idea.

praterdj · #4 09-10-2006, 06:34 PM

I have a friend who is getting his rotary wing liscense. He said that is one of their pre-flight items....but they look for bolts and parts too.

briand · #5 09-11-2006, 10:07 AM

The page is blank.

John C · #6 09-11-2006, 07:51 PM

Thanks for the note Martin. The Post aviation reporter recently transferred from the metro beat and had a total of 4 hours when we flew to W.VA for lunch. He works hard on the accuracy of his stories and has been doing very well on his aviation reporting. Regards, John.