The future may be unknowable, but I have complete faith that it will be wonderful. It will include a vibrant version of general aviation. We simply need to dream big and stop telling ourselves, “that will never work.” Rather, we should be asking ourselves, “how could we do that?”
Opinion
Human Factors: It’s not really a checklist
When something unexpected happens in flight we’ve all been taught to Aviate, Navigate, Communicate. But pilots need to realize that’s not a checklist, but a cycle to be repeated over and over again until the situation is resolved.
Was Bugs Bunny the greatest teacher of all time?
Just the thought of a Bugs Bunny short brings to mind the zippy Hawaiian guitar opening salvo that meant just one thing: Entertainment was about to be launched into my living room, backed by the power of imagination.
Ask Paul: Why is my engine running rough?
The engine on our Piper PA-28-235 runs OK at 2,000 rpms but runs rough at 1,500 rpms. Any insight you can give us to the problem?
How are we doing?
Accidents are trending down this year (to-date) compare to 2024.
The rules mean what the rules say — or maybe not
Many, if not most, pilots, CFIs, and A&Ps are unaware of the FAA’s interpretation process. And you can’t amend your behavior if you’re not aware the rules have changed.
Ask Paul: Is this crazing normal?
Those little “cracks” are actually channels for the oil to travel through as it lubricates the cylinder walls.
Ditching depended on design
War-time pilots were told ditching a B-17, P-51, B-24 and other warbirds was a “last resort.”
MOSAIC makes me happy
I’m a huge fan of the loosening up of restrictions on pilots when done wisely, with solid data to base changes on, and with reasonable oversight. MOSAIC looks to be doing just that.