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Opinion

Is a tiny bit of escaping noise OK with properly sealing rings?

By Paul McBride · September 24, 2020 ·

The worst thing you can do is to baby the engine.

What’s it worth to ya?

By Jamie Beckett · September 22, 2020 ·

I have never met anyone, ever, who believed their life was better before they learned to fly.

Why is the cockpit called the cockpit?

By William E. Dubois · September 21, 2020 ·

There are three competing theories to explain the use of the word “cockpit” as the name for the nerve center of an airplane.

A better way to change oil

By Ben Visser · September 20, 2020 ·

Oil pans and drain plugs are often “perfectly” located so that it is almost impossible to get to them without burning your hands, as well as spilling oil everywhere.

No Bueno translates to No Go

By Jamie Beckett · September 15, 2020 ·

The word “probably” should not figure into your flight planning. It’s possible that rule should extend into your day-to-day life as well.

Celera 500L claimed performance almost as impressive as online comments are negative

By Ben Sclair · September 14, 2020 ·

I’ve never been objective when it comes to aviation. I’m a full throated proponent.

One Pilot’s View: Crosswind landings

By Loran Maloney · September 10, 2020 ·

In my book, all landings are crosswind landings, it’s just a matter of degree.

The high price of ignorance (and how to fix it)

By Jamie Beckett · September 8, 2020 ·

Take the time to make an educated decision about all aspects of aircraft ownership. It will pay off in the end.

Aviation was key to the end of World War II 75 years ago

By Frederick Johnsen · September 7, 2020 ·

This year, the 75th anniversary of VJ-Day — Victory over Japan — will be commemorated at Pearl Harbor, where the war began for America.

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