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Ben Sclair

Colorado weather cameras now operational

By Ben Sclair · August 6, 2020 ·

The Colorado weather cameras are the first FAA cameras outside of the state of Alaska.

Checkride reexaminations may be required for some pilots

By Ben Sclair · August 5, 2020 ·

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Pilots who had a checkride with Michael A. Puehler of Cincinnati may be required to retake that checkride.

Drones: Here for good, and for good

By Ben Sclair · August 4, 2020 ·

For those who wish drones would just go away, I believe it best to come around to understanding that drones will forever be part of our ecosystem.

Every storm cloud has a silver lining

By Ben Sclair · July 26, 2020 ·

“I honestly don’t know if he would have soloed on his 16th birthday if I hadn’t had all this extra time.”

New aviation museum and cafe opens in Oregon

By Ben Sclair · July 23, 2020 ·

The museum is a showcase of diverse memorabilia from wide swathes of aviation history. And if you happen to be in the mood for diner style bite to eat, the Aero Cafe’s simple menu is likely to fit the bill.

FAA completes installation of Colorado weather cam

By Ben Sclair · July 20, 2020 ·

All 13 weather cameras should be installed and operational by mid-August 2020.

Better to be on the ground wishing you were in the air…

By Ben Sclair · July 9, 2020 ·

None of us would start a flight knowing the aircraft has maintenance issues or was low on fuel or the weather was beyond our abilities.

Do you use GPS?

By Ben Sclair · June 25, 2020 ·

If you don’t use GPS, and I suppose there are a few who don’t, then this shouldn’t be a problem. But for the rest of us, this could be a big problem.

And now for some good news

By Ben Sclair · June 14, 2020 ·

There’s a lot of good things happening in the private aviation world. And for that, I’m thankful. Onward.

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