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Ben Sclair

A Slightly Bigger Picture

By Ben Sclair · June 5, 2026 · 1 Comment

Line chart showing six-month U.S. aviation fuel price trends for Jet A and 100LL from December 2025 to May 2026.

Fuel price trends over time add a great deal of clarity to the marketplace.

New E-METAR Tool Simplifies Pre-Flight Planning

By Ben Sclair · May 29, 2026 · Leave a Comment

E-METAR digital interface displaying colorized pre-flight weather data and active NOTAMs for KPAE Paine Field

Streamline pre-flight checks with E-METAR, a free tool layering runway data, active NOTAMs, and live traffic over raw aviation weather info.

Four Down, 608 to Go

By Ben Sclair · May 28, 2026 · 1 Comment

The FAA’s new Modern Skies tracker reveals critical delays in the radar upgrade project.

Shark 600 Earns First Turbulence-Cancelling Certification

By Ben Sclair · May 16, 2026 · 3 Comments

Austrian authorities recently certified a patented system that reduces the impact of turbulence by 80% on Shark 600 aircraft.

One of One Again

By Ben Sclair · May 15, 2026 · Leave a Comment

Meet Chris Christiansen’s Gyrfalkn, a custom carbon fiber aircraft with forward-swept wings and exceptional visibility.

Maintenance: Is Less More? Or Just Less?

By Ben Sclair · May 13, 2026 · 16 Comments

Should the FAA extend annual inspection rules? Explore how changing maintenance intervals could solve mechanic shortages while reducing maintenance-induced risks.

New Seaplane Float Proposed for Hollywood Beach

By Ben Sclair · May 5, 2026 · Leave a Comment

Hollywood Beach Seaplane Association proposed seaplane float ramp.

The Hollywood Beach Seaplane Association has applied for a permit to install a new float.

Notes From SUN ‘n FUN 2026

By Ben Sclair · April 29, 2026 · 2 Comments

Highlights from SUN ’n FUN 2026, featuring new aviation technology, MOSAIC updates, and people.

What Is It About Airplanes?

By Ben Sclair · April 20, 2026 · 3 Comments

After nearly 67 years, pilot Barry Valentine reunited with the 1959 Cessna 150 near where he first soloed, thanks to a heartwarming gesture from its owner.

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