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Ben Sclair

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.

K-State to host UAS Virtual Academy

By Ben Sclair · June 1, 2020 ·

The online course, slated for June 22-26, 2020, is geared for 14 to 17 year olds.

Tips and advice for sharing your plane

By Ben Sclair · May 28, 2020 ·

Don’t let the idea of a failed attempt sideline you. After all, when we do a go-around, we don’t just throw our hands up and say, “forget it”. We try again.

Grounded, and that’s okay

By Ben Sclair · May 13, 2020 ·

I imagine Jack calling 800-COVID-19 over and over again, hoping for a much improved forecast. One that would allow for AirVenture 2020 to takeoff as planned.

Rainier Flight Academy hangs out shingle

By Ben Sclair · May 7, 2020 ·

“It’s the structure and the accountability of a university program, but recognizing that there’s a lot of individuals that, practically speaking, they have to work while they’re training.”

Aircraft construction manuals: Get ‘em while they’re hot…and free

By Ben Sclair · May 4, 2020 ·

B.C. Air designs aircraft models made from aluminum cans. Pick your can, pick your design, and get started.

You have a backup, right?

By Ben Sclair · April 30, 2020 ·

To be a backup, general aviation’s needs are not overwhelming. But our impact might just be the difference between life and death. Literally.

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