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Politics for Pilots

Up, up, and away

By Jamie Beckett · February 11, 2020 ·

The Aspiring Aviators Aero Club was formed to support, encourage, inspire, and mentor high school students as they explore their interest in aviation.

Inattention to detail

By Jamie Beckett · February 4, 2020 ·

How we handle the distraction is far more important than the distraction itself. And that’s something worth thinking about and planning for.

Flipping the script

By Jamie Beckett · January 28, 2020 ·

Building an aircraft doesn’t have to be difficult. There will be challenges, sure. But help is always available.

There is no magic in the dirt

By Jamie Beckett · January 21, 2020 ·

I sincerely hope you make the right choice. And here’s a hint: That choice doesn’t involve sitting around a coffee urn bitching about what’s wrong and whose fault it is.

Reflections on a career-making ticket

By Jamie Beckett · January 14, 2020 ·

In the pantheon of happy accidents that have occurred over the course of my life, becoming a certificated flight instructor is easily in the Top Five.

The rain will fall

By Jamie Beckett · January 7, 2020 ·

The more we know, the safer we are. The safer we are, the more enjoyable our flights will be.

The view and the vision from my front porch

By Jamie Beckett · January 1, 2020 ·

What came before is absolutely incredible. What comes next is truly inspirational.

A little correction goes a long way

By Jamie Beckett · December 24, 2019 ·

There were three CFIs in the pattern. Two of us were doing it right. One of us was doing it wrong.

Passing it on

By Jamie Beckett · December 17, 2019 ·

You’re going flying anyway and there’s an empty seat just to your right. Why not fill it with someone who will come to admire you as we admire those who brought us along?

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