ark@alice.UUCP (Andrew Koenig) (05/26/85)
I just got an unsolicited copy of a new publication called "IFR Magazine." The blurb wrapped around the cover said that subscriptions are free to instrument-rated pilots; others can subscribe for $24/year. The first issue had interesting articles. Here's the table of contents: Features Light Aircraft Transatlantic Flying Bootleg HF Radios Supplemental Tanking Learjet Checkrides Coping with Comm Failure Technique Accepted Procedures and Negligence Avionics and Equipment Legalizing your Loran C Failsafing the Dry Pump System Departments Fit to Print -- Late News Products: For the srious pilot Brain Bender: Approach Quiz Editorial: A former Controller Speaks Columns Letter to and from the Publisher Old & New Stayin Alive Bodily Effects I presume that as time passes the editorial content will decrease and the advertising will increase, but this seems to be a magazine whose marketing strategy is to try to keep it interesting enough that enough people will read it that they can get all the money they need from advertising, and to try to restrict the audience so avertisers' money is better spent. Anyway, the price is right. If you're interested, drop a note to: IFR Magazine 12940 West National Avenue New Berlin, Wisconsin 53151 (414) 784-2215
doug@terak.UUCP (Doug Pardee) (05/29/85)
> I just got an unsolicited copy of a new publication called > "IFR Magazine." The blurb wrapped around the cover said that > subscriptions are free to instrument-rated pilots... I guess you still get what you pay for. Why, I can hardly wait to try out my C-120 on the transatlantic route. Lessee now, a 1500 nm leg would require about 600 lbs of fuel plus reserve... gonna hafta get a waiver on max gross takeoff weight... Well, maybe I'd be better off just following their instructions to get my Learjet rating and then I could cross in style, eh? 'Twould seem to me that if you can afford to make any use of the information they consider to be valuable, then you can certainly afford to subscribe to their magazine for real money. In the meantime, I'll be glad to put in a "change of address" to have them forward my free subscription to someone who wants the rag. If you're interested, drop me a note. -- Doug Pardee -- Terak Corp. -- !{ihnp4,seismo,decvax}!noao!terak!doug ^^^^^--- soon to be CalComp