Ben Sclair

Reflections from a read

By Ben Sclair · June 1, 2023 · 2 Comments

I’m not typically a fan of poetry, but this chapter – to me – is poetry.

Two pilots, two very different paths

By Ben Sclair · May 21, 2023 · 6 Comments

Mike’s story is inspiring and is the type of story that should get much more attention.

From cockpit to cancer to cockpit

By Ben Sclair · May 15, 2023 · 1 Comment

Sidelined after 26 straight seasons as an ag pilot. Mike is back in the cockpit.

Are the results all that surprising?

By Ben Sclair · May 7, 2023 · 10 Comments

I don’t fly for a living, so my experience and stress level is different from professional pilots, but if I’m honest, I don’t really see the results of this survey as all that surprising.

Dear Billy

By Ben Sclair · April 19, 2023 · 5 Comments

If the FAA stood up and told my state, and all states, that an approved fuel is on the books and will be making its way to all states as soon as possible, I believe that would go a long way toward calming the anti-lead crowd and encouraging those in the business of making and delivering fuel.

Airpark amenities survey online

By Ben Sclair · March 11, 2023 · 1 Comment

What features are a must-have versus nice-to-have when considering a home on an airpark?

Finding them a new home

By Ben Sclair · March 9, 2023 · 10 Comments

Art is subjective. Finding a new home for some of my parents’ pieces is important to me.

Don’t miss, or diss, the small shows

By Ben Sclair · March 8, 2023 · Leave a Comment

While the big shows, like EAA AirVenture Oshkosh and SUN ‘n FUN, are on many pilot’s bucket list, the smaller regional and local air shows and fly-ins offer some great experiences.

So, how do we fix you?

By Ben Sclair · March 5, 2023 · 2 Comments

That line, “So, how do we fix you?” came from long-time General Aviation News subscriber Tom Jensen. He was alluding to a line in a recent Touch & Go column: “While I am proud to be a certificated pilot, the entire year of 2022 passed without my operating any aircraft as pilot in command.” That’s what he wanted to fix. Getting me airborne.