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Ben Sclair

Freedom to Fly tells much more than the story of AOPA

By Ben Sclair · February 7, 2019 ·

AOPA Freedom to Fly

Events large and not-so-large dot the calendar. Putting those events into the larger context of the development of general aviation can be a challenge for anyone who has a busy life.

A perfect day of flying

By Ben Sclair · February 6, 2019 ·

Want to go flying? It’s not a trick question.

Cirrus Aircraft: The Numbers

By Ben Sclair · February 4, 2019 ·

Without Cirrus, I believe the number of active pilots would be even smaller.

Video: Military Style RV-8

By Ben Sclair · February 4, 2019 ·

It is apparent Seavolt is smitten by his RV-8. I don’t blame him.

Hartzell Propeller to again propel Red Bull Air Racers

By Ben Sclair · February 4, 2019 ·

Hartzell will supply its three-blade structural composite propeller known as “The Claw,” carbon fiber composite spinners and lightweight governors to every Red Bull Air Race team.

A backcountry flying getaway in Sequoia National Forest

By Ben Sclair · February 3, 2019 ·

Peppermint Sky Ranch cabin

Peppermint Sky Ranch will exist for those wanting to share the backcountry flying lifestyle, closer to home.

Backcountry 182 Movie proves to be mesmerizing

By Ben Sclair · January 29, 2019 ·

Backcountry 182 Water Landing

Whether in Costa Rica or the pacific northwestern corner of Washington, Larry Larrabure puts his Backcountry 182 into some of the most scenic places on earth.

If you can’t say something nice…

By Ben Sclair · January 17, 2019 ·

Is Shana’s path easy? Hardly. Few, if any people, enjoy an easy path in life. Regardless, I fail to understand the need for people to tear into her.

Grassroots advocacy defeats ill conceived ‘no fly rule’ proposal

By Ben Sclair · January 12, 2019 ·

General aviation comes together to defeat an ill-conceived rule change.

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