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Ben Sclair

Beechcraft – The Numbers

By Ben Sclair · February 17, 2019 ·

Few aircraft in the marketplace enjoy the storied history and delivery longevity of the Bonanza and Baron lines from Beechcraft. Introduced in 1947, more than 17,000 Bonanzas have been delivered, in a continuous stream that has at times been reduced to a trickle. Nevertheless, the venerable Bonanza soldiers on. On the twin-engine side of the […]

Bearhawk wins Heavy Touring Category at NZ STOL contest

By Ben Sclair · February 13, 2019 ·

A homebuilt 4-place Bearhawk took top honors in a New Zealand STOL competition.

ForeFlight’s Airport 3D View ups the situational awareness game

By Ben Sclair · February 7, 2019 ·

ForeFlight Airport 3D View

ForeFlight’s newest feature combines global aerial imagery with Jeppesen-sourced terrain mapping to create an amazingly realistic simulation of the airport environment.

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.

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