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Opinion

December 17 started it all

By Frederick Johnsen · December 16, 2018 ·

Wright Flyer first flight

Historians have long pegged December 17, 1903, as a seminal turning point in the history of the world, which is why many aircraft made their first flights on the anniversary of the first flight.

The biggest misconception of all

By Jamie Beckett · December 11, 2018 ·

For safety’s sake it’s important to acknowledge when we’re wrong.

FAA is walking its talk in STC process

By Ben Sclair · December 10, 2018 ·

And here’s where the FAA exhibited a willingness to walk the talk when it comes to encouraging the industry to deliver improvements to the aviation marketplace. You know, that whole Part 23 rewrite thing…

Pilot Perspectives: Andy Farrington

By General Aviation News Staff · December 6, 2018 ·

Long-time pilot Andy Farrington, who is also part of the Red Bull Air Force skydiving team, says everyone should skydive at least once.

A tale of two mentors

By Jamie Beckett · December 4, 2018 ·

Mentoring is a double-edge sword: Do it right and it will change lives. Do it wrong and it will do great harm.

About those general aviation numbers

By Ben Sclair · December 2, 2018 ·

Estimated Active Airmen Certificates

Aviation is trending in the right direction. Let’s all pile on and make it even better.

Ask Paul: How can I increase my engine’s horsepower?

By Paul McBride · November 28, 2018 ·

A reader asks our engines expert for advice on increasing the horsepower of his Lycoming engine.

General aviation by the numbers

By Jamie Beckett · November 27, 2018 ·

The number of pilots is on an upward trend.

Ask Paul: Which port is for what on a Lycoming O-320-E2D engine?

By Paul McBride · November 26, 2018 ·

I would strongly recommend that if you do not own the particular Operator’s Manual for your engine that you make the small investment and buy one.

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