Friday, August 21, 2009
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Constitution Day
This article was featured in the Ephrata Review in the Letter to the Editor in 2008 during my campaign. With Constitution Day coming upon us, I'd thought I share this now to get people thinking of this important day.
Constitution Day
September 17, 2008
By Dan Frank
On this day, September 17th, two hundred and twenty one years ago in 1787, the U.S. Constitution was signed by thirty-nine brave men who forever changed the course of history. Sadly, probably one of the most monumental days in our history, goes all but unnoticed by many. Worst yet, politicians in Washington, who take an oath to defend and holdup the Constitution, all but ignore it, rendering this sacred oath essentially a formality for many in office. Thus, America, the beacon of liberty, prosperity, and equality is not what she once was; she has a fever that desperately needs attention, a doctor, in fact, I would say numerous doctors.
The cry for help is loud, very loud, our Constitutional Republic has given us so much, and it's now time for us, the American people, to graciously give back, help her, restore her and nourish her, we can not nor must not let her succumb to her plight.
Let's make that much needed call for assistance by celebrating this Constitution Day, and what better way to celebrate then by picking up the Constitution and begin reading it, studying it, and immersing yourself in it. Read the brilliant work our founding fathers penned two hundred and twenty one years ago that created the greatest country in the history of mankind. Rekindle the relationship with "liberty, justice, domestic tranquility, and posterity."
Though not an official holiday, perhaps we ought to treat it as such, the beauty of recognizing this special day, there is no need for gifts, grilling burgers or baking cookies, just an hour or two of quiet time reading the true and only "Contract with America." So I encourage you to take the time today, to read this incredible document, which was written in our very own Pennsylvania State House in Philadelphia, the same wonderful place where the Declaration of Independence was signed. We are fortunate to live in this history rich area, take advantage of it, take the short drive to Independence Hall. Make "the Constitution" and the spirit of liberty live loudly in your heart each and everyday.
If I may borrow some words from a movie although somewhat amended, "two hundred and twenty years ago great men wished to embed the seventeenth of September forever in our memory. There hope was to remind the world that fairness, justice, and freedom are more than words, they are perspectives. So if you've seen nothing, if the illness of our Constitution Republic remains unknown to you then I would suggest you allow the seventeenth of September to pass unmarked. But if you see what I see, if you feel as I feel, and if you would seek as I seek, then I ask you to stand beside me, and celebrate the seventeenth of September, and always remember, remember the seventeenth of September."
You can read and download the Constitution at Here.
Dan Frank is a student of legal history, politics and the US Constitution. He is currently a congressional candidate for Pennsylvania's 16th District with the Constitution Party.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
My First Solo Flight!
I want to thank everyone for the well wishes for my first solo flight. I started my flight training back in November of 08. At times slow going because of weather, but I am starting to make good progress now that summer is here.
Without trying to sound too over dramatic, it really is one of those awesome life experiences that I will never forget (all pilots say the day they solo is something they never forget). I really hope anyone that is about to solo has as much fun as I did!! One thought that popped into my mind as I was pushing in the throttle was, yes I am nervous, but I don't have time to dwell on that, I need to focus on the task at hand of flying this plane as there is no one else to cover for me. It was great, it was awesome, and I will savor the moment forever!!
I wrote this in an email to a friend mine the next day, he likes a good story with details and you can tell my excitement
What a way to end a Thursday. Work was a non-eventful day, so there was no stress as in other times I have flown after work. Just off to the airport to practice pattern work (take offs and landings). I had no idea my instructor was going to ask me to solo, so I do like the way it happened (didn't have much time to think about it). I had two good landings, then we did a simulated engine out landing, I nailed it!!
As soon as I touch down I quickly reconfigure the plane for take off then hit full throttle and off again, as I am rotating we start to climb my instructor says "ok I want out so on your next request ask ATC for a full stop landing so I can get out." I'm like "seriously?" "Yes...you are ready, you've been ready" He said "do at least 3 take offs and landings with full stops. And if you feel like it, you can do more." I was thinking I'll just do three and that's IF the first one goes well :-) ----- So we completed the current flight pattern and landed (thankfully that landing (last one with the instructor) was good. I then taxied over to let him out, he signed and endorsed my Student Pilot Certificate and my Flight Log. He said "now keep this on you at all times flying, this IS now your Student Pilot License" Ok....as my mind is going a million miles an hour. I said "ok Dan, any last minute tips or advice?" (instructor's name is Dan as well) "Nope! you know how to fly, just do what you been doing, what you have trained to do" Good luck and have fun!!" and the door shuts, I'm alone and off I went to runway 31 (am I really about to do this??)
Me: (excited, and thinking am I really doing this, yet I know I MUST stay focused, no time to stress! Go over Checklist: carburetor heat is off, flaps are up, trim set for take off, all gauges look good): Lancaster Tower Cessna 68727 on three one ready for departure, will stay in the pattern, student pilot first solo
Lancaster Tower (in a friendly voice): Cessna 68727 you are cleared for takeoff on 31, left pattern and report at mid-field ...
Me: Cleared for take-off on 31, report mid-field...Cessna 68727
Full throttle, I starting rolling down the runway 20 knts...30 knts...40 knts..50 knts..start rotation and then suddenly I am airborne...flying and climbing and yes all a lone (plane does feel liter).....So I climb upwind to about 800 feet and start my left turn while still climbing to pattern altitude which is 1402 ft at the Lancaster Airport. (I am also happy to be learning at a controlled field as I am getting good training flying in controlled airspace, talking to ATC and dealing with other traffic.)
Coming on downwind looking down at the runway, looking all over Lancaster (it's beautiful today! I am thinking to myself), now back to checking my airspeed, I'm like W O W I am the PiC (Pilot in Command), then reality kicks in again, It's only ME and I am alone and will have to make this landing, there is no one here to bail me out or suggest corrections....
Me: Lancaster Tower, Cessna 68727 reporting mid-field for full stop on runway 31
Lancaster Tower: Cessna 68727 you are cleared to land on runway 31
Me: Clear to land runway 31, Cessna 68727
Ok....I see the key, time to start my descend, Pull back throttle to 1500 RPMs....pull the carburetor heat on!! ....Watch my IAS (Indicated Air Speed) wait for 85 knots (white range) once I'm within 85 knts I add one notch of flaps (10 degrees)
I make a left turn onto base, I add another notch of flaps (20 degrees)...keep the runway in sight, I remember looking out the right window and seeing Rt 272. WOW this is so awesome, so cool, now Dan just nail this landing I say to myself, make sure your airspeed is good, nail your round out and most importantly the final flare. AsI am eye up the runway I make another left turn from base to final approach, ok...I see all white lights on the VASI (Visual Approach Slope Indicator), somewhat typical for me, I tend to like height on base, all is cool....add the last notch of flaps (30 degrees) and deepen my descend. I am completely lined up with the runway, one hand on yoke and the other on throttle (I am extremely diligent of my airspeed!). Great, I now see red lights over the white lights on the VASI (Rule: Red over white, is all right) YES! I am in the glide path. I'm at about 70 knts....ok bring her down to 60-ish (landing is 55-65 knts)....ok I am almost over the runway (YES! I am lined up nicely) add back pressure and start round out......now forward pressure to bring the nose down and get the plane as close to the runway as possible, ok start to flare (nose up) (back pressure, forward pressure....) I have the nose up and feel the back wheels touch...YES! I slowly reduce back pressure bringing the nose down so the front wheels touch (you are basically riding a wheely - as the back wheels must take all the shock and not the front wheels) touch down!!!!!!!!!!!! WOW I did it!
I taxi off the runway on delta and hold short....Lancaster Tower: Cessna 68727 what are your intentions?
Me: Would like to depart from 31, Cessna 68727
(I did my first solo flight, I am on cloud nine, very excited yet still somewhat nervous (was it a fluke I landed so well or do I have this thing down...) regardless, I was going for it!
Lancaster Tower: Cessna 68727, taxi up to runway 31 via Delta Alpha and stay on same frequency
(more excited, still a little nervous, still...is this really happening)
Me: Wilco, Cessna 68727
(Wilco means will comply) and off I go to runway 31 and once again make my call...
Me: Lancaster Tower, Cessna 68727 on 31 ready for departure, will stay in pattern...
Lancaster Tower: Cessna 68727 you are cleared for takeoff on 31, left pattern and report mid-field ...
Me: Cleared for take-off on 31, report mid-field...Cessna 68727
And off I went to do 4 more solo flights, 5 in total racking up about 45 minutes of solo flight time.
On the fifth flight once I transmitted I was done and wanted to head back over to pick up my flight instructor, I got a BIG Congratulations from the ATC guy. He was extremely nice and helpful.
Without trying to sound too over dramatic, it really is one of those awesome life experiences that I will never forget (all pilots say the day they solo is something they never forget). I really hope anyone that is about to solo has as much fun as I did!! One thought that popped into my mind as I was pushing in the throttle was, yes I am nervous, but I don't have time to dwell on that, I need to focus on the task at hand of flying this plane as there is no one else to cover for me. It was great, it was awesome, and I will savor the moment forever!!
I wrote this in an email to a friend mine the next day, he likes a good story with details and you can tell my excitement
What a way to end a Thursday. Work was a non-eventful day, so there was no stress as in other times I have flown after work. Just off to the airport to practice pattern work (take offs and landings). I had no idea my instructor was going to ask me to solo, so I do like the way it happened (didn't have much time to think about it). I had two good landings, then we did a simulated engine out landing, I nailed it!!
As soon as I touch down I quickly reconfigure the plane for take off then hit full throttle and off again, as I am rotating we start to climb my instructor says "ok I want out so on your next request ask ATC for a full stop landing so I can get out." I'm like "seriously?" "Yes...you are ready, you've been ready" He said "do at least 3 take offs and landings with full stops. And if you feel like it, you can do more." I was thinking I'll just do three and that's IF the first one goes well :-) ----- So we completed the current flight pattern and landed (thankfully that landing (last one with the instructor) was good. I then taxied over to let him out, he signed and endorsed my Student Pilot Certificate and my Flight Log. He said "now keep this on you at all times flying, this IS now your Student Pilot License" Ok....as my mind is going a million miles an hour. I said "ok Dan, any last minute tips or advice?" (instructor's name is Dan as well) "Nope! you know how to fly, just do what you been doing, what you have trained to do" Good luck and have fun!!" and the door shuts, I'm alone and off I went to runway 31 (am I really about to do this??)
Me: (excited, and thinking am I really doing this, yet I know I MUST stay focused, no time to stress! Go over Checklist: carburetor heat is off, flaps are up, trim set for take off, all gauges look good): Lancaster Tower Cessna 68727 on three one ready for departure, will stay in the pattern, student pilot first solo
Lancaster Tower (in a friendly voice): Cessna 68727 you are cleared for takeoff on 31, left pattern and report at mid-field ...
Me: Cleared for take-off on 31, report mid-field...Cessna 68727
Full throttle, I starting rolling down the runway 20 knts...30 knts...40 knts..50 knts..start rotation and then suddenly I am airborne...flying and climbing and yes all a lone (plane does feel liter).....So I climb upwind to about 800 feet and start my left turn while still climbing to pattern altitude which is 1402 ft at the Lancaster Airport. (I am also happy to be learning at a controlled field as I am getting good training flying in controlled airspace, talking to ATC and dealing with other traffic.)
Coming on downwind looking down at the runway, looking all over Lancaster (it's beautiful today! I am thinking to myself), now back to checking my airspeed, I'm like W O W I am the PiC (Pilot in Command), then reality kicks in again, It's only ME and I am alone and will have to make this landing, there is no one here to bail me out or suggest corrections....
Me: Lancaster Tower, Cessna 68727 reporting mid-field for full stop on runway 31
Lancaster Tower: Cessna 68727 you are cleared to land on runway 31
Me: Clear to land runway 31, Cessna 68727
Ok....I see the key, time to start my descend, Pull back throttle to 1500 RPMs....pull the carburetor heat on!! ....Watch my IAS (Indicated Air Speed) wait for 85 knots (white range) once I'm within 85 knts I add one notch of flaps (10 degrees)
I make a left turn onto base, I add another notch of flaps (20 degrees)...keep the runway in sight, I remember looking out the right window and seeing Rt 272. WOW this is so awesome, so cool, now Dan just nail this landing I say to myself, make sure your airspeed is good, nail your round out and most importantly the final flare. AsI am eye up the runway I make another left turn from base to final approach, ok...I see all white lights on the VASI (Visual Approach Slope Indicator), somewhat typical for me, I tend to like height on base, all is cool....add the last notch of flaps (30 degrees) and deepen my descend. I am completely lined up with the runway, one hand on yoke and the other on throttle (I am extremely diligent of my airspeed!). Great, I now see red lights over the white lights on the VASI (Rule: Red over white, is all right) YES! I am in the glide path. I'm at about 70 knts....ok bring her down to 60-ish (landing is 55-65 knts)....ok I am almost over the runway (YES! I am lined up nicely) add back pressure and start round out......now forward pressure to bring the nose down and get the plane as close to the runway as possible, ok start to flare (nose up) (back pressure, forward pressure....) I have the nose up and feel the back wheels touch...YES! I slowly reduce back pressure bringing the nose down so the front wheels touch (you are basically riding a wheely - as the back wheels must take all the shock and not the front wheels) touch down!!!!!!!!!!!! WOW I did it!
I taxi off the runway on delta and hold short....Lancaster Tower: Cessna 68727 what are your intentions?
Me: Would like to depart from 31, Cessna 68727
(I did my first solo flight, I am on cloud nine, very excited yet still somewhat nervous (was it a fluke I landed so well or do I have this thing down...) regardless, I was going for it!
Lancaster Tower: Cessna 68727, taxi up to runway 31 via Delta Alpha and stay on same frequency
(more excited, still a little nervous, still...is this really happening)
Me: Wilco, Cessna 68727
(Wilco means will comply) and off I go to runway 31 and once again make my call...
Me: Lancaster Tower, Cessna 68727 on 31 ready for departure, will stay in pattern...
Lancaster Tower: Cessna 68727 you are cleared for takeoff on 31, left pattern and report mid-field ...
Me: Cleared for take-off on 31, report mid-field...Cessna 68727
And off I went to do 4 more solo flights, 5 in total racking up about 45 minutes of solo flight time.
On the fifth flight once I transmitted I was done and wanted to head back over to pick up my flight instructor, I got a BIG Congratulations from the ATC guy. He was extremely nice and helpful.
Monday, June 22, 2009
Running for U.S. Congress Again (2010)
Vote Independent
by Dan Frank
The latest NBC/WSJ poll has Congress's job approval rating at 29 percent. As of this writing, the market is once again in turmoil, gas is creeping up, government spending is at record levels, and our trade deficit is also hovering near staggering numbers. In fact, the national debt is anywhere from 15 to 20 trillion and climbing rapidly (we still don't know the real number) and is financed entirely by borrowing, and if the $10.5 trillion doesn't scare you, perhaps the trend of (US Government) borrowing from foreign countries and international investors will. According to the GAO, "reported in the September 2007 Treasury Bulletin, Treasury Securities held by foreign countries and international investors has increased $837 billion, from $1,383 as of June 30, 2003, to $2,220 billion as June 30, 2007."
Most Americans feel they are not represented in Washington any longer, and for good reason, they aren't. Thus, is it any wonder in these times of uncertainty, we fine ourselves in a unique place in this time of history? The importance of this upcoming election cannot be understated; taking corrective action is an absolute must in this election if we are going to regain our country from special interest and self-serving politicians. Constitutional representation takes ethical responsible people to serve their country, not career politicians. As usual, on a national level we hear the usual "Hope", "Change", "Reform", Prosperity, and then cute slogans like, "Hope We Can Believe In", and "Are You Better Off Than You Were Four Years Ago?" (Do they really want to go there?) On the local level, sadly, it doesn't get much better. Thus, is it any wonder Congress has a dismal 13 percent job approval rating?
The political machine that masquerades as a two party system with little to no difference has high-jacked our political system and has made it extremely hard to beat an incumbent and all but impossible for an Independent to win. However, many have had enough of politicians that are beholden to the 15,665 lobbyists in D.C. that spent an astonishing $2.81 Billion dollars in 2007.
The polls are telling us that people are fed up with the lack of representation, and are ready for some fresh independent Constitutional thinking folks, that will represent their constituents as our founding fathers envisioned. Republican Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney taught us one thing, money doesn't always buy your way into office, while Former Governor Jesse Ventura proved that not only isn't a third party vote a waste, we can win. Stated Todd Paulson, executive director for Minnesota's Common Cause, "I hope that this will show people what can be achieved when you can pare down the influence of money on the political system, it's the closest thing I've ever seen to a revolution."
Not only has Congressman Joe Pitts drawn fire for abandoning his pledge to serve no more than ten years, he has also received $1,133,982 in contributions from some of the largest corporations. Speaking of large corporations, Congressman Joe Pitts has sided with them every time when it comes to so-called free trade. In his "Free trade is diplomatic engagement," notice NO mention of the 20 plus years of consecutive trade deficits, no mention of the countless of jobs moving offshore, "just zero sum understanding," states Pitts. One would think with a $700 billion trade deficit, jobs outsourced at an alarming rate, perhaps it's time for a responsible trade policy and it is Mr. Pitts with zero sum understanding. I believe this begs the question, a man that has broken his pledge, received over a million dollars in corporate contributions, his lack of concern for our out-of-control trade polices, who is Congressman Joe Pitts representing? Do we really want our congressman in the 16th District to be a career politician that is beholden to corporate America, or to ALL citizens of our district? Washington is severely broken, it's time to clean house, and it's time for true representative government once again. We should expect no less from our representatives.
It was a revolution that founded this country and we are at a time it will take a revolution to recapture this country. Voting for the same political parties has taken its toll on our Constitutional Republic; we certainly need change, however, not just a change of party, but a change in character, a change for representative government. I am running as an Independent with the Constitution Party, if you feel I am worthy of your vote and trust me in this important position, and I am blessed to be the next Congressman of the 16th District of Pennsylvania, I will pledge the following:
1. I will serve only four terms.
2. I will Vote according to the Constitution (America's Interest) to the best of my ability.
3. I will never vote for a congressional pay hike
4. I will never take money from lobbyist, special interest or corporate America.
Signed
Dan Frank
June 22, 2009
by Dan Frank
The latest NBC/WSJ poll has Congress's job approval rating at 29 percent. As of this writing, the market is once again in turmoil, gas is creeping up, government spending is at record levels, and our trade deficit is also hovering near staggering numbers. In fact, the national debt is anywhere from 15 to 20 trillion and climbing rapidly (we still don't know the real number) and is financed entirely by borrowing, and if the $10.5 trillion doesn't scare you, perhaps the trend of (US Government) borrowing from foreign countries and international investors will. According to the GAO, "reported in the September 2007 Treasury Bulletin, Treasury Securities held by foreign countries and international investors has increased $837 billion, from $1,383 as of June 30, 2003, to $2,220 billion as June 30, 2007."
Most Americans feel they are not represented in Washington any longer, and for good reason, they aren't. Thus, is it any wonder in these times of uncertainty, we fine ourselves in a unique place in this time of history? The importance of this upcoming election cannot be understated; taking corrective action is an absolute must in this election if we are going to regain our country from special interest and self-serving politicians. Constitutional representation takes ethical responsible people to serve their country, not career politicians. As usual, on a national level we hear the usual "Hope", "Change", "Reform", Prosperity, and then cute slogans like, "Hope We Can Believe In", and "Are You Better Off Than You Were Four Years Ago?" (Do they really want to go there?) On the local level, sadly, it doesn't get much better. Thus, is it any wonder Congress has a dismal 13 percent job approval rating?
The political machine that masquerades as a two party system with little to no difference has high-jacked our political system and has made it extremely hard to beat an incumbent and all but impossible for an Independent to win. However, many have had enough of politicians that are beholden to the 15,665 lobbyists in D.C. that spent an astonishing $2.81 Billion dollars in 2007.
The polls are telling us that people are fed up with the lack of representation, and are ready for some fresh independent Constitutional thinking folks, that will represent their constituents as our founding fathers envisioned. Republican Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney taught us one thing, money doesn't always buy your way into office, while Former Governor Jesse Ventura proved that not only isn't a third party vote a waste, we can win. Stated Todd Paulson, executive director for Minnesota's Common Cause, "I hope that this will show people what can be achieved when you can pare down the influence of money on the political system, it's the closest thing I've ever seen to a revolution."
Not only has Congressman Joe Pitts drawn fire for abandoning his pledge to serve no more than ten years, he has also received $1,133,982 in contributions from some of the largest corporations. Speaking of large corporations, Congressman Joe Pitts has sided with them every time when it comes to so-called free trade. In his "Free trade is diplomatic engagement," notice NO mention of the 20 plus years of consecutive trade deficits, no mention of the countless of jobs moving offshore, "just zero sum understanding," states Pitts. One would think with a $700 billion trade deficit, jobs outsourced at an alarming rate, perhaps it's time for a responsible trade policy and it is Mr. Pitts with zero sum understanding. I believe this begs the question, a man that has broken his pledge, received over a million dollars in corporate contributions, his lack of concern for our out-of-control trade polices, who is Congressman Joe Pitts representing? Do we really want our congressman in the 16th District to be a career politician that is beholden to corporate America, or to ALL citizens of our district? Washington is severely broken, it's time to clean house, and it's time for true representative government once again. We should expect no less from our representatives.
It was a revolution that founded this country and we are at a time it will take a revolution to recapture this country. Voting for the same political parties has taken its toll on our Constitutional Republic; we certainly need change, however, not just a change of party, but a change in character, a change for representative government. I am running as an Independent with the Constitution Party, if you feel I am worthy of your vote and trust me in this important position, and I am blessed to be the next Congressman of the 16th District of Pennsylvania, I will pledge the following:
1. I will serve only four terms.
2. I will Vote according to the Constitution (America's Interest) to the best of my ability.
3. I will never vote for a congressional pay hike
4. I will never take money from lobbyist, special interest or corporate America.
Signed
Dan Frank
June 22, 2009
Friday, June 19, 2009
Gearig up for the weekend
Well I'm gearing up for the weekend. Purchasing some 110 Race Fuel tonight, perhaps take a cruise in the Chevelle tonight and get a bite to eat. There are two car cruises tomorrow (one right in town :-)) and a flying lesson on Sunday. Sunday could be the day I solo, it's getting close. We'll see how I do and how the weather is, especially the winds.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Monday, June 15, 2009
Wrting is good for the Soul!
Well first things first…
I have a very diverse array of interests, from politics, drag racing muscle cars, flying, music, playing guitar to quiet times reading; life really is a journey.
I recently ran for U.S. Congress as an Independent with the Constitution Party. During my campaign, I met many wonderful people in the Lancaster area, spoke at different events, attended three debates (debated U.S. Congressman Joe Pitts), and met Congressman Ron Paul, CNN’s Lou Dobbs & WorldNet Daily Joe Farah.
It was through muscle cars and drag racing hobby (own a Blown 70SS 396 Chevelle & 2000 WS6 Trans Am) that I met many friends and co-founded the PA Chevelle Club. I frequently attend local car cruises and drag racing events with friends.
I’m currently in the process of training for my private pilot license. I fly out of Lancaster, PA and love it! I mostly fly a Cessna 152 and have also flown a Piper Archer.
Travel is also I enjoy very much, places visited; Bahamas, Canada, Mexico, Cayman Islands, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, England, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Belize, and Alaska, which includes my wonderful experience of having fished in the Bering Sea out of Dutch Harbor as seen on the Discovery Channel.
More later…
I have a very diverse array of interests, from politics, drag racing muscle cars, flying, music, playing guitar to quiet times reading; life really is a journey.
I recently ran for U.S. Congress as an Independent with the Constitution Party. During my campaign, I met many wonderful people in the Lancaster area, spoke at different events, attended three debates (debated U.S. Congressman Joe Pitts), and met Congressman Ron Paul, CNN’s Lou Dobbs & WorldNet Daily Joe Farah.
It was through muscle cars and drag racing hobby (own a Blown 70SS 396 Chevelle & 2000 WS6 Trans Am) that I met many friends and co-founded the PA Chevelle Club. I frequently attend local car cruises and drag racing events with friends.
I’m currently in the process of training for my private pilot license. I fly out of Lancaster, PA and love it! I mostly fly a Cessna 152 and have also flown a Piper Archer.
Travel is also I enjoy very much, places visited; Bahamas, Canada, Mexico, Cayman Islands, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, England, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Belize, and Alaska, which includes my wonderful experience of having fished in the Bering Sea out of Dutch Harbor as seen on the Discovery Channel.
More later…
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