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Ben Sclair

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.

Boldmethod launches Apple TV App

By Ben Sclair · April 28, 2020 ·

Included in the app are the entire Flysharp series, the first full season of Boldmethod Live and, if already purchased, Master Takeoffs and Landings.

The Garmin diet

By Ben Sclair · April 27, 2020 ·

David’s new panel saves him 40 pounds, according to Gulf Coast Avionics.

When is a battery not a battery?

By Ben Sclair · April 23, 2020 ·

“A battery isn’t a battery when it is a supercapacitor,” explains Thin Air Energy founder James Wiebe.

Do you share your aircraft?

By Ben Sclair · April 15, 2020 ·

I provide my own renter’s insurance, of course, and split the cost of the annual with Jeff. That allows me access to fly the Cub. When I’m done with a flight, I top up the fuel tank and put it back in the hangar just as I found it.

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