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A rose by any other name? Quirks in rental aircraft inspire nicknames

Posted on April 9th, 2007 by

There is a learning curve that must take place when you go from being an aircraft owner to a renter. Please share: Continue Reading →

User fees: it’s time to get into this fight

Posted on March 23rd, 2007 by

If you don’t think user fees are the most serious among current threats to general aviation, listen to Rep. Sam Graves (R-Mo). Continue Reading →

It don’t come easy: A coveted ticket is hard earned

Posted on March 9th, 2007 by

I did it. I finally obtained my Multiengine Commercial rating. If it is true that “getting there is half the fun,” then I had a whole lot of fun. Continue Reading →

Overcrowded skies, too few controllers? The same story has been told countless times over the years

Posted on February 16th, 2007 by

I wonder how many times in the years since I earned my pilot certificate in 1969 I’ve read an article — in a non-aviation newspaper — about the crisis that will occur in the coming crowded skies and the absence... Continue Reading →

Waht’s your motivation?

Posted on February 2nd, 2007 by

What’s your motivation when it comes to flying? Continue Reading →

“Paul Rever’s hose”: Charlie Lawrance and his engine that changed aviation

Posted on January 19th, 2007 by

It is probable that you’ve never heard of Charles Lanier Lawrance, and that’s a shame. Continue Reading →

When the wind blows

Posted on January 5th, 2007 by

“Prepare yourself.” Continue Reading →

Curious about airparks? Our expert tackles the frequently asked questions

Posted on December 15th, 2006 by

For three decades I’ve been tracking residential airparks all over the United States and, to some extent, around the globe. Continue Reading →

How to protect your airport… and other things I learned at AOPA Expo

Posted on December 1st, 2006 by

Are THEY trying to close your airport? THEY must get around and be great in numbers because during AOPA Expo in Palm Springs last month I heard all about the ubiquitous THEY who are trying to close airports in several... Continue Reading →

When the media attacks

Posted on November 17th, 2006 by

There probably isn’t an airport in the world that didn’t get a visit or a phone call from its local newspaper or television station in the wake of the crash of an SR20 in New York City on Oct. 11. Continue Reading →