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They don’t want to be pilots

By Ben Sclair · September 4, 2024 ·

“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.”

A proud passenger

By Ben Sclair · August 26, 2024 ·

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.

An airplane for people who don’t fly airplanes

By Ben Sclair · August 12, 2024 ·

Personally, I’ve often wondered how an airplane would be designed if Orville and Wilbur had started their efforts today.

Congratulations Roger

By Ben Sclair · August 10, 2024 ·

Roger Dubbert named 2024 recipient of Spirit of Flight Award.

Roger Dubbert, the demo/test pilot at Zenith Aircraft Company, was named the 2024 recipient of the prestigious Spirit of Flight Award.

Sustaining general aviation

By Ben Sclair · August 7, 2024 ·

Each year the FAA forecasts the number of aircraft they predict will be in the general aviation fleet over the next 20 year period. This table is from the 2024 forecast.

All the data I’ve found seems to point to a General Aviation inventory just over 200,000. And it has been there for a few decades.

A flight review five years in the making

By Ben Sclair · July 29, 2024 ·

Regardless of what life throws at me tomorrow, today I’m current.

Third generation Sclair solos

By Ben Sclair · July 15, 2024 ·

On July 9, 2024, I got to add another memorable flying moment. But this time, I was planted firmly on the ground.

Simplify your search for aircraft mods

By Ben Sclair · July 7, 2024 ·

STC owners and installers pay a subscription to be in the Modifly database. That allows the service to be offered at no cost to aircraft owners.

You’ve made it to your destination. Now what?

By Ben Sclair · June 23, 2024 ·

Assuming your destination is not the airport or within walking distance, you are going to need a ride.

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