[mgomez]

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/content/article/2006/09/08/AR2006090801638.html

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

Well done, Mr. Clark!

 

[mburch]

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]

Good checklist addition

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]

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]

The page is blank.

 

[John C]

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.