Washington, D.C. — We learn from history that we learn nothing from history. But having been born just 19 years after the Wright brothers made the first controlled flight, personal experience might help in the current attempts to gain greater acceptance for aviation. (Note the word “general” is not included.) In the 1960s when William […]
Opinion
Boom years ahead for GA?
Drew Steketee was president of BE A PILOT, senior vp-communications for AOPA and executive director of the Partnership for Improved Air Travel. He also headed PR and media relations for Beech, GAMA and the Airport Operators Council International. I still think most people underestimate the role of World War II in the modern growth of […]
A resolution to use good judgment
Jamie Beckett is a CFI and A&P mechanic who stepped into the political arena in an effort to promote and protect GA at his local airport. Since this is the week that Americans traditionally delve deeply into their resolution bag to try to identify the one or two personality traits that they should work to […]
Bright skies ahead
Dan Johnson, president of the Light Aircraft Manufacturers Association, is an expert on Light Sport Aircraft. Breath a sigh of relief — 2010 has ended and nearly everyone in the business of aviation is offering prayers for a better 2011. As everyone on the planet knows, it has been an exceedingly tough couple of years. […]
Sky’s the limit for the new year
You’re on the edge of a brand new year. After months of gloom and doom about the recession and the inevitable doldrums that arise after the holidays, take advantage of the chance to shake things up for 2011, recommend two staff writers for the Denton (Texas) Record-Chronicle. Top of their list to help meet the […]
What will the new year bring for GA security?
GUEST EDITORIAL By DAVE HOOK Trying to foretell the future of general aviation security is a challenge as our community is at a crossroads. Over the coming months we will have to decide just how much regulated security we are willing to accept and how much voluntary security we are willing to uphold. I offer […]
Prediction 2011 – Medical
2011 will be an amazing year for General Aviation. The following is one of a series of absurd (unless they come to fruition) predictions. The quotes are manufactured (by me) and the only thing standing in the way of making these a reality is the cajones to make it so. Bye Bye 3rd class medical […]
The best of times, the worst of times
WASHINGTON, D.C. — When Charles Dickens wrote “A Tale of Two Cities,” he might have forecast general aviation in the year 2011 with the comment, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” Next year has the potential for being a productive growth period, but the challenges to be met might […]
Prediction 2011 – Commenting
2011 will be an amazing year for General Aviation. The following is one of a series of absurd (unless they come to fruition) predictions. The quotes are manufactured (by me) and the only thing standing in the way of making these a reality is the cajones to make it so. Commenting goes viral Heeding the […]