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Opinion

Follow the facts on the transition to unleaded avgas

By Ben Visser · January 15, 2025 · 20 Comments

An EPA study did not in any way, shape, or form prove that leaded avgas is any kind of a health hazard. In fact, it did just the opposite.

But I had the right of way…I think

By Jamie Beckett · January 14, 2025 · 16 Comments

There is a hard-core belief among the general population that if we have the right of way we can proceed with whatever it is we’re doing. Everyone else will make way for us.

Questions from the Cockpit: Paperwork

By William E. Dubois · January 13, 2025 · 4 Comments

Matt, a student pilot in Florida, writes: I’m studying lift as part of my pilot training. I can get my head around Bernoulli and Newton, and how that works with the airfoil, but none of my instructors can explain how a simple paper airplane — having no airfoil — generates lift to fly.”

Just 50 instances

By Ben Sclair · January 12, 2025 · 12 Comments

In 2023, pilots in 50 instances misunderstood “Line Up and Wait” instructions, highlighting a decades-old debate about the clarity of aviation phraseology and its impact on safety.

Questions from the Cockpit: Re-branding induced drag

By William E. Dubois · January 9, 2025 · 14 Comments

Joseph, a student pilot in Georgia, writes: I’m having a hard time wrapping my head around induced drag. Can you help me out?

Never fly a kid in your airplane

By General Aviation News Staff · January 8, 2025 · 12 Comments

Unless he or she is signed up in a formal program that can give follow-up resources and support.

How am I doing coach?

By Jamie Beckett · January 7, 2025 · 2 Comments

Imagine the reaction if an NFL player said, “I’m good coach. I don’t need to practice this week.” That attitude wouldn’t fly in the big leagues. It shouldn’t fly at the airport either.

Human Factors: A good airplane in a bad neighborhood

By William E. Dubois · January 6, 2025 · 14 Comments

In addition to picking the right airplane for the job, an important pilot skill is bringing the same level of thought to picking the right airport for the airplane.

Lots of leadership changes

By Ben Sclair · January 5, 2025 · 5 Comments

Is it just me or is there an abnormal amount of change at multiple aviation organizations?

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