This is where the family feud analogy comes full circle in my mind. HDOT, the Army, and the FAA are all cousins, and on this topic, they aren’t getting along all that well.
A first step is required to start any long journey
One of the challenges of electric aviation will be charging the aircraft. A new partnership between Eviation Aircraft and Clay Lacy is the first step towards conquering those challenges.
A few can make a big difference
Taking someone for their first flight is a wonderful thing to do. I’ve made many such flights. But finding those who are truly interested in taking the next step, and nurturing them along the way, is a higher calling.
A meal is the mother of invention
Eating a meal or looking out the window using binoculars without thinking about losing directional control is the genesis of the Auto Yoke Project idea.
Video: Landing without a wheel
“Looks like we lost a wheel,” says the instructor. “Not so good, huh?” the student replies.
The music has stopped, we’re the last one standing
As of Aug. 30, 2021, the general aviation industry is left standing in the leaded fuel version of musical chairs.
I’m not current
But as John and Martha King have repeatedly taught, flying is about risk management. And the thought of flying PIC at this point in life is hard to articulate.
Mommy may I?
Perhaps the FAA is within the bounds of the law as relates to compensation for flight training, but they certainly aren’t honoring the spirit of the last several decades on the same.
Getting kids airborne
We pilots understand the unique perspective of seeing the world from above, but showing anyone the aerial perspective can be life changing.