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Politics for Pilots

Gone, but not forgotten

By Jamie Beckett · June 23, 2020 ·

Take the stories of the lost and missing to heart. Let someone know where you’re going and plan carefully even for the most familiar flights you make over and over again.

The tolerance it takes

By Jamie Beckett · June 16, 2020 ·

I’m enjoying my time in the air. Allowing myself the freedom to be under control and within limits, while not stressing about being perfect.

People, not machines

By Jamie Beckett · June 9, 2020 ·

Aviation is transformative for people from every walk of life.

The case for the non-profit flight school

By Jamie Beckett · June 2, 2020 ·

While most people think of a non-profit flight school as being just short of insane, under the right circumstances it might actually be the best, most practical option.

We’re back, baby

By Jamie Beckett · May 26, 2020 ·

Perhaps aviation is a bit more inclined to adapt to changing and challenging threats than most businesses.

In the end

By Jamie Beckett · May 19, 2020 ·

Today is not my day to get airborne. I’m too emotionally distracted by the plight of our Lola to focus on the task of piloting an aircraft today.

Bigger is better — or is it?

By Jamie Beckett · May 12, 2020 ·

Building better is a more nuanced concept than building bigger. GA has nailed that difference and revels in its mastery of it.

Air travel revisited

By Jamie Beckett · May 5, 2020 ·

If there was ever a compelling case that clarifies the myriad reasons how learning to fly might benefit your life, we are living it right now.

Welcome to the buyer’s market

By Jamie Beckett · April 28, 2020 ·

Would you like to be an airplane owner? If so, this may be the best opportunity you’ll see for a good long while.

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