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Opinion
Incisive, timely and forward-thinking views on the world of personal aviation and all that affects it.
Electric Creep
At Oshkosh 2021, we began to see the slow creep of electric propulsion into the kind of flying represented at …
Has AirVenture Been Successful? Why Oshkosh 2021 Is A Mixed Bag Beyond Accounting
It was last Sunday, and I had just gotten to the show grounds at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin …
Alaska Passenger Small Plane Suicide Attempt Sounded Worse Than It Was
The media loves a scary story, and all the better when it’s about aviation. In this case, the facts don’t bear out such an interpretation.
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Actual Flying Cars Are The Worst Kind of Flying Cars
A company in Slovakia recently made a demonstration flight of its flying car doing the actual flying car thing, that is, taking off from somewhere, … Read More "Actual Flying Cars Are The Worst Kind of Flying Cars"
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Flight Attendants On The Firing Line. Is It Time to Stop Alcohol Sales on U.S. Flights?
Drinking and piloting a plane is illegal and stupid because it (obviously) puts everyone at risk. Recent incidents have shown that drinking for those folks in the passenger cabin might be just as bad an idea.
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FAA Adopts Pilot Record-Keeping Rule. Here’s Why It Happened And Why It’s Problematic.
The rule might have been adopted in good faith, but the actuality could be a disaster for pilots and operators.
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Going Direct: Why Supersonic Bizjet Maker Aerion’s Failure Surprises Us Not At All
The project came up short of dough and shuttered its operations. From its launch, it was probably only a matter of time.
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Going Direct: UFOs: I Want NOT to Believe, But The Evidence is Mounting
If you loved the X-Files as much as I did, then you get the reference. FBI Agent Fox Mulder, played by David Duchovny on the … Read More "Going Direct: UFOs: I Want NOT to Believe, But The Evidence is Mounting"
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Going Direct: Why Electric Flight Leaves Me Cold
The future of light GA is electric, and if you’re like me, that’s a future that leaves you cold. At least on an emotional level. … Read More "Going Direct: Why Electric Flight Leaves Me Cold"
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Going Direct: The FAA’s Abuse Of ADS-B Has Struck A Nerve
As you probably know, one of the biggest trends in automobile insurance is driver monitoring. The deal goes like this. For a discount on your … Read More "Going Direct: The FAA’s Abuse Of ADS-B Has Struck A Nerve"
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