This time of year I find myself doing a lot of intro flights. The first question people ask is, “is it safe?” I reply that I’m more concerned about my safety driving to the airport than I am in the... Continue Reading →
Time and talent
Posted on December 17th, 2012 by Ben Sclair
The church my family attends makes available to all comers a time and talent sign-up form. Our church, like most churches, has far more needs, and desires, than the paid staff can, or should, reasonably accomplish. As a result, we’ve... Continue Reading →
The other side of Summit
Posted on December 4th, 2012 by Meg Godlewski
Picture this: 80 airplanes, more than 400 booths, and hours of seminars in beautiful Palm Springs, Calif. That pretty much sums up this year’s Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Aviation Summit. In the more than 10 years I have been... Continue Reading →
By the numbers
Posted on October 21st, 2012 by Janice Wood
We all have a lot of numbers thrown at us every day. A few numbers I’ve heard in the last few weeks are worrying, but I’ve also heard some numbers that give me hope. From Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association... Continue Reading →
Join the club
Posted on October 16th, 2012 by Jamie Beckett
The subject of flying clubs and their relative merit has taken up space in this column before. I’m a believer. The idea of spreading the cost of ownership across eight or 10 or 12 partners in a flying club makes... Continue Reading →
Compatible use
Posted on October 9th, 2012 by Ben Sclair
Recently my wife, kids, Mom and I all flew to Des Moines, Iowa, for the wedding of one of my cousins. While in Des Moines, we drove east to Newton to see where my Mom grew up. On our way... Continue Reading →
The saviors of general aviation
Posted on September 6th, 2012 by GAN Staff
Guest Editorial By MITCH LATTING and JOLIE LUCAS Recently a critic of ours said that we “fly around the country acting like they are the saviors of general aviation.” As we thought about this criticism, we had to admit there... Continue Reading →
Shady Acres celebrates golden anniversary
Posted on September 4th, 2012 by Ben Sclair
SPANAWAY, Wash. — Shady Acres, a residential airpark, celebrated its 50th anniversary with a potluck party at the home of Rick and Bobbie Wicklander on Sept. 1. Current and former residents showed up, about 50 in all, for the celebration. Continue Reading →
Letter: KidVenture, 7-year-old key to getting AirVenture juices flowing again
Posted on August 19th, 2012 by Ben Sclair
Last week I wrote, “A suggestion for keeping the magic of AirVenture alive.” I’ve received a handful of emails thanking me for the post, some of which offered personal experiences. A few I’m still following up on, but following is... Continue Reading →
First Thun Cubs and Classics a hit
Posted on August 19th, 2012 by Ben Sclair
PUYALLUP, Wash. — The first Thun Cubs and Classics at Thun Field (KPLU) was a hit. After low morning weather lifted, Cubs, Champs, a Howard DGA, a Fleet and several other aircraft arrived to enjoy a day of hanging out... Continue Reading →
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