The other week, we Florida east coast residents enjoyed a strong, refreshing breeze — welcome tonic after a long summer. The weatherman said it was out of the north, but flags on the beach weren’t parallel to the surf. Reminds... Continue Reading →
GA looks to debt ceiling date
Posted on October 7th, 2013 by Charles Spence
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Oct.. 17 is rapidly approaching and even the experts with crystal balls can’t predict what the government will do. Unless Congress moves before then and passes some sort of funding bills, general aviation could suffer more than... Continue Reading →
Top reasons to buy an LSA
Posted on October 3rd, 2013 by Dan Johnson
At this year’s Midwest LSA Expo, held Sept. 5-7 at Mt. Vernon Outland Airport (KMVN) in Illinois, I delivered a presentation called “20+ Reasons to Buy an LSA.” However, to handle the subject a little bit differently, I turned it... Continue Reading →
Talk of privatizing ATC reappears
Posted on October 3rd, 2013 by Charles Spence
WASHINGTON, D.C — A wise person once commented that we learn from history that we learn nothing from history. Nothing could be more accurate than the current flap over privatizing the air traffic control system. Continue Reading →
Maybe the O stands for opportunity
Posted on October 1st, 2013 by Jamie Beckett
Next week, Fort Worth, Texas, will fill up with pilots, mechanics, air traffic controllers, writers, reporters, business owners, spouses, friends, and all the assorted characters who travel along with the big aviation enthusiast road show. The draw is the AOPA... Continue Reading →
Canceling the Big Show
Posted on September 25th, 2013 by Drew Steketee
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association’s decision to cancel its annual convention and trade show made news this month. It certainly shows movement instead of “business as usual” under new president Mark Baker. I have some perspective to offer and... Continue Reading →
Back to the basics
Posted on September 24th, 2013 by Ben Visser
A few months back I wrote a column about the need for more technology in aviation engines. I received several emails saying that the industry may need more technology in the engine compartment, but that we need more skill in... Continue Reading →
Exporting GA
Posted on September 24th, 2013 by Charles Spence
WASHINGTON, D.C. — General aviation might be sluggish in the United States during these economic slow periods, but in the Asia-Pacific area, GA flying is getting a lot of attention — but not always for the most positive reasons. Continue Reading →
Snowballs and dominos
Posted on September 23rd, 2013 by Jamie Beckett
It has been said, what goes up must come down. The statement is so obvious that it strikes us as a truism, something so apparent that it’s legitimacy is self-evident. Then again, not everything is as it seems. As an... Continue Reading →
Pilots have new appeal rules
Posted on September 22nd, 2013 by Charles Spence
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Pilots appealing to the National Transportation Safety Board about certificate enforcement will have new rules under which to conduct their efforts as the NTSB announced on Friday, Sept, 20, a final rule to implement several changes in... Continue Reading →
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