Perhaps I’m getting sentimental as I age. But is that so bad?
We Need More A&Ps and More Mentors
With 44% of U.S. mechanics nearing or past retirement age, the aviation industry faces a massive maintenance crunch. But as enrollment climbs and new students step up, industry leaders say mentorship is the key to filling the hangar.
Six New Skyhawks Join Washington College’s Aviation Program
Clover Park Technical College (CPTC) modernized its 80-year-old pilot program with six new Cessna 172S training aircraft.
A View of 100LL I Hadn’t Considered
Avgas isn’t pumped continuously around the clock; it’s built in scheduled batches. Discover how shifting refinery economics and profit margins can cause silent supply gaps before anyone notices the tanks running low.
Paragon Aviation Group Hosts 20th Education Expo
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?
You could be the one to make it happen.
It Is Better To Be On The Ground
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?
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?
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.