Guest Speaker
Wednesday, October 1, 2008 GA & The Environment
Keeping our skies cleanPete Bunce, President & CEO, General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA)
 Environmental awareness across the globe is becoming increasingly acute. The global media and the world’s population are increasingly focused on climate change and the extent to which aviation contributes to it. The general aviation manufacturing industry wants to actively participate in this discussion to speed the introduction of innovative technology and flight procedures that will reduce aviation’s impact on the environment. |
Tuesday, September 2, 2008 Back To The Future!
Indeed, the future is incredibleIan Walsh, Vice President & General Manager, Lycoming Engines
 I love movies! I especially enjoy it when writers use their imaginations to create futuristic technology. For example, do you remember 1985’s Back to the Future with Michael J. Fox as Marty McFly? He finds himself traveling back in time with the help of a DeLorean car that’s converted to a time machine by his mad scientist friend, played by Christopher Lloyd. |
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Tuesday, June 24, 2008 Why I Go to Oshkosh
It’s personality, not flying skillsRinker Buck
 Every other summer or so, as I fly north with friends over the lush immensity of southern Wisconsin, find Ripon and then push along the railroad tracks, a sensation of satisfaction and memory overtakes me as the skyline of Lake Winnebago fills the windshield. I realize then that I don’t fly into Oshkosh just for the usual reasons—the air shows, strolling the avionics bazaars, enjoying the epic storytelling of Rod Machado. To me Oshkosh is a celebration of personality and spirit. |
Sunday, June 1, 2008 State Of The LSA Industry
The future looks brightDan Johnson, Chairman of the Board of the Light Aircraft Manufacturers Association (LAMA)
 At the 2005 AOPA Convention, barely six months after the first light-sport aircraft (LSA) airworthiness certificates were issued, AOPA President Phil Boyer observed, "This has got to be one of the most interesting things you can do: help bring a whole new segment of aviation to market." |
Tuesday, May 20, 2008 Ab Initio Training With A Touch Of Glass
The benefits of glass-cockpit experienceMax Trescott, 2008 National CFI of the Year
 If you were to drive across the country, you could point your car in the right direction and eventually you’d get to your destination, though perhaps not by a straight-line route. Before leaving, you’d need to consult a map to ensure that you’re heading in the right direction and don’t get lost. Likewise, to get your first airline job, it’s best to have a carefully thought-out plan so that you get where you want in the shortest amount of time. Increasingly, that means adding glass-cockpit experience to your checklist. |
Saturday, March 1, 2008 Fathers, Sons And Flying
A CNN correspondent reflects on flying as a family affairMiles O’Brien
 For me, it all began a few thousand feet over some Michigan farmland about 40 years ago. We were somewhere between Detroit and Alpena when my father gave me a heading, told me to keep it straight and level, and then let me grab the yoke. I’ll never forget the joy I felt when that 172 began responding to my whims. It was love at first flight. |
Friday, February 1, 2008 What Compels An Air Show Pilot?
It’s dangerous. It’s competitive. And it’s hard on the body. So why fly hardcore aerobatics?Bill Stein
 Explaining why I do what I do is surprisingly easy. The quick answer is that flying air shows is what I’m passionate about. I love it. But beyond that is a story of inspiration, physical endeavor, ongoing learning and camaraderie. |
Tuesday, January 1, 2008 State Of The Industry
Keep aviation vital and strongPeter Bunce
 From the Wright brothers to The Right Stuff, the thrill of flight has sparked the imagination and stirred the human spirit. We take to the skies to experience the freedom and exhilaration of flight. Now more than ever, people look to general aviation as a way to speed travel and increase business. Consequently, it’s important for those of us who love general aviation to step back and examine the health and strength of this great industry. |
Saturday, December 1, 2007 Endangered Species?
Aviation is facing increasing pressure—is it time for an altitude change?
 The end is near! For hundreds and perhaps thousands of years, humans have been making predictions about the end. The end of the earth, the end of cheap oil, the end of life as we know it, the end of free WiFi—I hate this kind of gloom and doom stuff. |
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