“People that want this are the same people who want self-driving cars,” wrote Brand Neumann. “They don’t want to be pilots, they just want to be passengers.”
Opinion
A rose by any other name
It has been said that a rose by any other name would smell as sweet. Some guy named Shakespeare wrote that a long time ago. It’s true, though. The information the FAA has to share is exceptional. I may never understand why it refers to it in such indecipherable terms a large portion of the audience they’re trying to reach simply disregards the recommendation and moves on, no better for the experience.
Ask Paul: What are these weird marks?
I recently bought a borescope and used it on my neighbor’s experimental Panther. I discovered these marks, which are really strange.
One question, many answers
Asking technical experts the same question about exhaust valve recession problems with unleaded fuel and you’ll get a variety of answers — and each person is convinced they are right.
Supersonic soda for cola Concorde
One of the battles in the “cola wars” involved painting a Concorde supersonic transport in Pepsi colors.
Hyperbole and hokum in the air
A well-managed traffic pattern can handle a dozen aircraft or more at one time without undue risk to safety or efficiency. Plug one ego-driven pilot into that scenario and things can get really exciting, really fast.
A proud passenger
It was an absolute joy to watch Brenna as pilot in command. From preflight to shutdown and securing of the aircraft — and everything in between — she was in command.
Partnerships for prosperity
Many small GA airports are the home to a few dozen or maybe a couple hundred aircraft owners who use the facility with great affection but little beneficial impact to the public at large. That reality doesn’t bring joy to the hearts and minds of the folks who perceive their tax dollars as being wasted on grass cutting, taxiway refurbishment, or a new FBO building.
Questions from the Cockpit: Where’s the end of the TFR rainbow?
Henry, a private pilot in Pennsylvania, writes: So with the election coming up, it seems like TFRs are popping up like mushrooms. Those VIP ones are BIG. But here’s my question: I know if you have a TFR over your airport, and you are a GA pilot, you are pretty much grounded — but what about taxiways? Are the movement areas and ground operations also affected by the TFR?