How did a fatal mid-air collision happen? The answer to that question is not casual query. In a very real sense, our lives depend on finding the likely answer and including that knowledge in our future flying.
Opinion
Airpark amenities survey online
What features are a must-have versus nice-to-have when considering a home on an airpark?
Finding them a new home
Art is subjective. Finding a new home for some of my parents’ pieces is important to me.
Don’t miss, or diss, the small shows
While the big shows, like EAA AirVenture Oshkosh and SUN ‘n FUN, are on many pilot’s bucket list, the smaller regional and local air shows and fly-ins offer some great experiences.
Six tips to becoming a good CFI
Anyone who is a CFI or wishes to become a CFI should take these few tips as the bare minimum commitment on their journey to becoming a truly effective, efficient, professional CFI.
Human Factors: Batten down the hatches…and all the other stuff too
This accident is a good reminder that while loose lips sink ships, it’s loose items in the cockpit that can wreak havoc with flight controls.
So, how do we fix you?
That line, “So, how do we fix you?” came from long-time General Aviation News subscriber Tom Jensen. He was alluding to a line in a recent Touch & Go column: “While I am proud to be a certificated pilot, the entire year of 2022 passed without my operating any aircraft as pilot in command.” That’s what he wanted to fix. Getting me airborne.
Success is a team sport
It takes a team to get things done. It may take years, but big things can happen if you try, and try, and try again.
FAA’s new rule will create mLSA
Light aircraft builders in the USA, Europe, Australia, Brazil, and South Africa are preparing aircraft I choose to call Mosaic LSA or mLSA in preparation for the FAA’s update of the LSA regulations.