I’ve just returned from a beautiful morning chat on my friend Ben’s front porch. Ben’s 87 years old. As a solid member of that group known as the greatest generation, he fills the bill well. A southern boy born into... Continue Reading →
NextGen progressing, FAA tells Congress
Posted on June 4th, 2014 by Charles Spence
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The FAA is making progress in the next generation air traffic control (NextGen) program, Deputy Administrator Mike Whitaker said in a report to the Congress. Whitaker was appointed Chief NextGen Officer a year ago. Continue Reading →
Welcome to the minority
Posted on June 2nd, 2014 by Jamie Beckett
When the topic of aviation comes up, it is almost a given that the conversation will come around to pilots. Even if the discussion isn’t about flying itself, the chatter still turns to pilots. Whether you’re interacting with an aviation-centric... Continue Reading →
Business flying ticks up
Posted on May 29th, 2014 by Charles Spence
Speaking at the opening session of the European business aviation conference in Geneva, held May 19-21, Ed Bolen, president and CEO of the National Business Aviation Association, said he is pleased all indicators are up for business flying. Announcements of... Continue Reading →
Safety focus of international conference
Posted on May 28th, 2014 by Charles Spence
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Each year representatives from the FAA and other nations gather for an international aviation safety conference. This year the meeting will be held in Bethesda, Maryland, a suburb of the nation’s capital. The importance of the meetings... Continue Reading →
The context of a Mann
Posted on May 27th, 2014 by Jamie Beckett
On Friday, May 23, Hiram Mann was laid to rest. After 92 years his body had given all it had to give. He was my friend. I’m sorry to say I was not at the ceremony with his family, his illustrious... Continue Reading →
A solid beginning towards collaboration
Posted on May 25th, 2014 by Dan Johnson
Various events are bubbling to the surface as we approach the 10th anniversary of the Sport Pilot/Light-Sport Aircraft (SP/LSA) rule this summer. One of these activities occurred at SUN ’n FUN: The USUA/LAMA Safety & Industry Light-Sport Conference. Continue Reading →
When in doubt, panic
Posted on May 21st, 2014 by Jamie Beckett
Last week news organizations gleefully trumpeted the near collision of two airliners. Their coverage was spotty at best, with few, if any, first hand accounts from anyone with actual knowledge of the event, other than the description of a passenger.... Continue Reading →
Webinar to discuss effects of aviation noise
Posted on May 21st, 2014 by Charles Spence
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The potential effects of aviation noise will be explored in a webinar May 29 conducted by the Transportation Research Board. An hour-and-a-half program will discuss noise concerns at airports. Issues include possible effects of aviation noise on hearing, sleep, health,... Continue Reading →
Pointless poll or marketing ploy?
Posted on May 21st, 2014 by Dean Billing
In the May 15, 2014 EAA Hotline email there was an interesting article in the Member Benefit Spotlight section. It reported the results of a Fuel Survey purportedly taken in March by the Experimental Aircraft Association with 13,000 replies by... Continue Reading →
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