A resolution to use good judgment

Posted on December 30th, 2010 by

Jamie Beckett is a CFI and A&P mechanic who stepped into the political arena in an effort to promote and protect GA at his local airport. Since this is the week that Americans traditionally delve deeply into their resolution bag... Continue Reading →

There is no I in team and other motivational considerations

Posted on December 22nd, 2010 by

Jamie Beckett is a CFI and A&P mechanic who stepped into the political arena in an effort to promote and protect GA at his local airport. I suspect there is not a single man in America who hasn’t heard a... Continue Reading →

Know your neighbors

Posted on December 14th, 2010 by

Jamie Beckett is a CFI and A&P mechanic who stepped into the political arena in an effort to promote and protect GA at his local airport. Years ago when I was flying as an instructor out of Meriden Markham Airport... Continue Reading →

For the good of the order

Posted on December 9th, 2010 by

Jamie Beckett is a CFI and A&P mechanic who stepped into the political arena in an effort to promote and protect GA at his local airport. Patrick Henry, a man who knew a thing or two about standing up when... Continue Reading →

A time for reflection

Posted on November 30th, 2010 by

Jamie Beckett is a CFI and A&P mechanic who stepped into the political arena in an effort to promote and protect GA at his local airport. This time of year, more than any other, strikes me as a good time... Continue Reading →

Coming clean in the TSA era

Posted on November 23rd, 2010 by

Jamie Beckett is a CFI and A&P mechanic who stepped into the political arena in an effort to promote and protect GA at his local airport. The conversation turned to the TSA at my morning coffee gathering today. Pretty much... Continue Reading →

Change is afoot at the GA Caucus

Posted on November 16th, 2010 by

Jamie Beckett is a CFI and A&P mechanic who stepped into the political arena in an effort to promote and protect GA at his local airport. In all the hubbub that filled our televisions and newspapers following Election Day, there... Continue Reading →

Service with a smile

Posted on November 10th, 2010 by

Jamie Beckett is a CFI and A&P mechanic who stepped into the political arena in an effort to promote and protect GA at his local airport. It’s a simple concept. Be kind and courteous to your customers, and they’ll remain... Continue Reading →

Going aggressive vs. being assertive

Posted on November 1st, 2010 by

Jamie Beckett is a CFI and A&P mechanic who stepped into the political arena in an effort to promote and protect GA at his local airport. One of the big lessons to come from this year’s political battles has hardly... Continue Reading →

It’s all about potential

Posted on October 26th, 2010 by

Jamie Beckett is a CFI and A&P mechanic who stepped into the political arena in an effort to promote and protect GA at his local airport. You can reach him at Jamie@GeneralAviationNews.com. Aviation enthusiasts, perhaps more than any other group,... Continue Reading →