Posted on March 12th, 2014 by Even as we come to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Sport Pilot/Light-Sport Aircraft rule in 2014, many general aviation pilots have only recently become fully aware of this large and growing fleet of more than 134 designs. Let me... Continue Reading →
Aviation saves the day… again
Posted on March 11th, 2014 by Ben Sclair
The story, true from start to finish, could not have been written better. In fact, it could serve double duty as a math problem so many of us recall from our time in school. A young high school athlete needs... Continue Reading →
Bill to eliminate medicals for more pilots introduced in Senate
Posted on March 11th, 2014 by Charles Spence
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Three members of the U.S. Senate introduced a bill Tuesday, March 11, which mirrors one introduced in the House of Representatives last December, which would eliminate the medical requirement for non-commercial pilots flying day VFR below 14,000... Continue Reading →
General aviation in the marketplace
Posted on March 10th, 2014 by Jamie Beckett
Last week the news broke that Fantasy of Flight, the aviation-themed attraction in the heart of central Florida, was closing. That was the message most people got, even if it is slightly skewed from the announcement the company intended. Those... Continue Reading →
Expectations and fixation
Posted on March 9th, 2014 by Jeffrey Madison
My first flight lesson was out of Virginia’s Leesburg Executive Airport (KJYO), inside the Dulles Class B airspace. We took off and performed some air work in the practice area. Then we headed back toward the airport. My instructor told... Continue Reading →
Fantasy of Flight to close as tourist attraction
Posted on March 6th, 2014 by Drew Steketee
Kermit Weeks announced March 4 that Fantasy of Flight, his central Florida aviation-theme tourist attraction, will close to the public after April 6, the last day of this year’s SUN ‘n FUN airshow/fly-in just 20 miles down I-4. Continue Reading →
Maybe we aren’t as old as we think
Posted on March 5th, 2014 by Ben Sclair
If I told you 25-29 year olds with a third class medical were the largest segment of aviators, would you believe me? Thankfully, you don’t have to take my word for it. Download the 2012 Aerospace Medical Certification Statistical Handbook for a... Continue Reading →
President Obama’s 2015 budget slaps aviation — again
Posted on March 5th, 2014 by Charles Spence
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Obama’s budget for fiscal year 2015 is not one most in aviation will like. It again contains a $100 per flight fee for some GA flights —the same proposal that has been rejected in the past... Continue Reading →
Can LSAs go commercial?
Posted on March 3rd, 2014 by Jamie Beckett
It’s a regulatory certainty that Light-Sport Aircraft cannot be used in commercial operations. Sure, the LSA category is fast growing. Yes, it’s permeated the marketplace well enough that LSAs can be found on fields across the land. Admittedly, the aircraft... Continue Reading →
Opportunity to improve TSA regulations
Posted on March 3rd, 2014 by Dave Hook
Have you ever wished that you could change the regulations regarding aviation security? If so, now’s your chance. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is seeking public comment Continue Reading →
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