Building an airplane teaches kids so much more than the names of airplane parts. They develop the ability to work as part of a cohesive team. Real world problem solving is a constant feature of the program. They even get to wrestle with financial considerations of damaged parts needing to be repaired or replaced. There will be damaged parts. Believe me.
Politics for Pilots
What’s Your Favorite Airplane?
For columnist Jamie Beckett, the answer varies, but always comes back to the one airplane he wishes he could own again — and the one he couldn’t wait to get away from.
Dinner And A Movement
By committing themselves to a mission that has legs, EAA Chapter 1240 hasn’t just embarked on a plan that makes them feel good about themselves. They’re expanding their reach in the community, gaining new members, and helping to put young people on a path to a bigger, more enriching life than this rural community might have offered otherwise.
Buy That Airplane
I’ve owned seven airplanes over the course of my career. Every one of them was a joy to own. Each gave me headaches and heart palpitations when major repairs were needed. Yet the lessons I learned, the experience I gained, and the freedom of having an airplane at my disposal whenever I got the urge to fly was priceless.
When The Rumors Aren’t True
Being wrong is normal. It’s part of the learning process. Being confident we’re right when we’re demonstrably wrong is a problem.
Well, That’s Different
When we find ourselves saying, “well, that’s different,” perhaps we could step back, consider the situation seriously, and acknowledge that seeking insight into how to best deal with an unusual situation is the smart move. And it’s the smart move every damn time.
Aviation ain’t what it used to be
Nope, aviation ain’t what it used to be. Frankly, it’s better. Much better. It’s more affordable, more accessible, more dependable, and far less prone to failures than it was in the past.
What if trivia isn’t trivial at all?
Would a Trivial Pursuit version that focuses on aviation help expand pilot knowledge?
It’s a money thing. Or is it?
Like so many who ultimately succeed in obtaining a pilot certificate, I struggled for years with limited funds, unproductive flight lessons, less than helpful instructors, and flight schools that were happy to accept my payments while putting little effort into helping me achieve my stated goal. That story is all too common. Those of us who persevere, however, tend to learn a valuable lesson.