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Ben Sclair

Frequency change approved

By Ben Sclair · March 23, 2020 ·

In the media business, we call Jeffrey’s column “evergreen” content. It is as valuable today as it was when he started in 2014 and will remain so far into the future.

Video: Coast-to-coast in a Pitts S1

By Ben Sclair · March 4, 2020 ·

Flying from coast-to-coast is a monumental flight. Even more so in a single-seat plane with a short range and a squirrelly landing profile.

From 0 to 100 in just eight years

By Ben Sclair · February 27, 2020 ·

Blaise Kessler is the 100th teen to earn their private pilot certificate at the Aerospace Center for Excellence.

Video: Tropical winter getaway

By Ben Sclair · February 22, 2020 ·

Good Plane Living YouTube Channel Vacation Video

General aviation is a great way to travel for a family vacation. If you have patience.

Video: Private pilot certificate from start to finish

By Ben Sclair · February 19, 2020 ·

Matt Garkusha YouTube video about earning his Private Pilot Certificate.

The 10-minute video covers the basics nicely.

Are you a disciple?

By Ben Sclair · February 8, 2020 ·

The Disciples of Flight Documentary

Merriam-Webster defines disciple as “one who accepts and assists in spreading the doctrines of another, such as a convinced adherent of a school or individual.” I’ll add one more to the end of the definition…or flight. For many of us, we live and breath aviation. Especially that segment of aviation where we are in control. […]

Is it time for a National Aviation Commission?

By Ben Sclair · January 30, 2020 ·

“Airport gridlock and congestion will worsen in the U.S. unless four new international airports are built to accommodate future demand.”

Dale Weir earns Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award

By Ben Sclair · January 29, 2020 ·

Dale has logged more than 32,000 accident free flight hours.

How young is too young to expose kids to aviation?

By Ben Sclair · January 16, 2020 ·

What came naturally to me, being raised on an airport, is not so natural to the average 3 to 5 year old. Go figure.

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