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Paragon Aviation Group Hosts 20th Education Expo

By Ben Sclair · October 2, 2026 · Leave a Comment

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Paragon Aviation Group will present the 20th Aviation Education Expo, offering $180,000 in student scholarships.

Would You Prefer to Use Mogas at Your Airport?

By Ben Sclair · October 1, 2026 · 4 Comments

You could be the one to make it happen.

It Is Better To Be On The Ground

By Ben Sclair · September 30, 2026 · Leave a Comment

It is better to be on the ground wishing you were in the air than to be in the air wishing you were on the ground.

What If We Looked At 100LL Differently?

By Ben Sclair · September 3, 2026 · 24 Comments

The debate over leaded aviation fuel often devolves into an all-or-nothing ultimatum. A novel thesis from a University of North Dakota student suggests a pragmatic middle path: What if we focus on capturing lead before it ever leaves the tailpipe?

Video: How do airplanes actually fly?

By Ben Sclair · September 1, 2026 · Leave a Comment

The TED-Ed video by Raymond Adkins explains how airplanes actually fly. The video is three years old, but I failed to see it at the time. In case you missed it, enjoy.

Final is Clear…Check the Gear

By Ben Sclair · August 27, 2026 · Leave a Comment

The best one-liner that I ever saw or read somewhere about this issue (I am sorry that I do not know the source of its origin) is a simple 6 word sentence that should be added to every landing checklist… “

One in 12: Outstanding

By Ben Sclair · August 27, 2026 · 1 Comment

Moving a kid from “that was cool” to “here’s how you can take the next step” is key to growing aviation.

Airhart Avionics Reimagines The Panel, Starting With Experimental Aircraft

By Ben Sclair · August 26, 2026 · Leave a Comment

Ken VeArd interviews Nate Thuli from Airhart Avionics at OSH26.

From simplified wiring to “rubber-band” indicators, Airhart Avionics brings fresh eyes to experimental cockpits.

What If The Airplane Won’t Let You Lose Control?

By Ben Sclair · August 12, 2026 · 24 Comments

With an updated certification pathway, shouldn’t it be possible to design an airplane that won’t let the pilot lose control? Skytron is trying to achieve exactly that.

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