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Ben Sclair

What’s up with unpaved field certification?

By Ben Sclair · January 24, 2025 ·

If you land on an unpaved runway in an airplane without an approval for operating on that runway type, and something goes wrong, I’d expect your insurer to scrutinize that event closely.

FAA recommends AOA for all aircraft

By Ben Sclair · January 23, 2025 ·

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AOA systems offer a more reliable indication of an impending stall than airspeed indicators alone.

Grounded Hogs Gala returns to Museum of Flight with Martin Mars pilots

By Ben Sclair · January 22, 2025 ·

“Men on Mars,” will feature Martin Mars pilots Peter Killin and Rick Matthews of Coulson Aviation as the evening’s keynote speakers.

Utah backcountry airstrips recognized by BLM

By Ben Sclair · January 21, 2025 ·

This is the first Travel Management Plan in which the Bureau of Land Management formally recognizes backcountry airstrips in Utah, according to officials with the Recreational Aviation Foundation.

Not the mission

By Ben Sclair · January 17, 2025 ·

BETA Technologies ALIA CX300 CTOL.

Electric aircraft can’t match the range and speed of piston-powered planes like the Beech Baron for long flights, but they might excel in specific missions, such as short-haul routes with time for charging. While batteries lag behind 100LL in energy density, history shows early skepticism of disruptive technology — like automobiles — can evolve into widespread acceptance as use cases expand.

Just 50 instances

By Ben Sclair · January 12, 2025 ·

In 2023, pilots in 50 instances misunderstood “Line Up and Wait” instructions, highlighting a decades-old debate about the clarity of aviation phraseology and its impact on safety.

The Schiff Show: Aviation safety goes prime time

By Ben Sclair · January 8, 2025 ·

Pilots and aircraft owners looking for a fresh approach to safety education can tune in to The Schiff Show, an aviation safety variety show hosted by Captain Brian Schiff.

FAA final rule eases training rules, adds clarity to LODA

By Ben Sclair · January 6, 2025 ·

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The final rule affects pilots, flight instructors, and aircraft owners, especially those operating limited, experimental, and primary category aircraft.

Lots of leadership changes

By Ben Sclair · January 5, 2025 ·

Is it just me or is there an abnormal amount of change at multiple aviation organizations?

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