Monthly Archives: October 2010

A Stubborn Problem and Its Solution

Posted on October 28, 2010 by deditor

By:      Norm Goyer Over the past 60 years that I have owned aircraft I have been very lucky in the lack of serious mechanical problems and lucky in being able to solve those that seem to defy detection. Two of … Continue reading →

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Propellers Through the Years

Posted on October 28, 2010 by deditor

By: Norm Goyer Birds, meaning airplanes, couldn’t move, with the exception of gliders, without an engine and a propeller. The engine can be of many types, including gasoline, diesel, rotary, radial, turbine or even one of those upcoming electric motors. … Continue reading →

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“Long Nose Dora”, Ugly Name, Great Airplane

Posted on October 21, 2010 by deditor

By:      Norm Goyer The author would like to thank Wikipedia for the facts contained in this article. NG The Focke Wulf 190-A was an excellent fighter with a fast response roll rate, making it excellent in a dogfight. But the … Continue reading →

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Hitler’s 109 and 190, Could’ve, Should’ve

Posted on October 21, 2010 by deditor

By:      Norm Goyer The author would like to thank Wikipedia for the facts contained in this article. NG No wonder Kings and Queens are so smart, they sit on the throne all day. As for me, I learned that … Continue reading →

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The Bell P-63, Including the “Pinball”

Posted on October 16, 2010 by deditor

By:      Norm Goyer I would like to thank Wikipedia for the facts included here regarding the Kingcobra and Pinball conversions. NG The Bell P-39, built near Niagara Falls New York, proved to be a disappointment to the USAAF but large … Continue reading →

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