Pilots will have to get retested after receiving bogus sign-offs from an FAA inspector, the agency says. Photo by christinarosepix/Shutterstock
Opinion
Incisive, timely and forward-thinking views on the world of personal aviation and all that affects it.
Going Direct: Sully Unleashes Hornet’s Nest On Social Media
In supporting women’s rights, the Miracle on the Hudson hero praised one political figure and raised the ire of …
Going Direct: The Week We All Weren’t At Oshkosh And What It Means To Aviation
It’s unusual for a huge community to collectively mourn life interrupted, but with EAA AirVenture 2020 canceled due to …
Going Direct: Logbook Fraud And ADS-B
Padding one’s logbook is probably a common practice. It might also be one that could land you in hot …
Going Direct: FAA Med Progress On Diabetes Isn’t Enough
Oklahoma City’s non-science-based views on medical certification are a perfect example of big government run amok. Progress …
Going Direct: Why We Need Diversity In Aviation
With so much talk of diversity and inclusion, where does aviation stand …
Going Direct: NBAA’s Big Bizjet Show Is A Go Despite Spike In COVID-19. Why This Is A Terrible Idea.
Putting on a huge international gathering of many thousands of people before there’s a vaccine or a treatment is …
Going Direct: Save Us All From FAA Standard Phraseology!
The suggestion that we use only FAA-approved ways of talking on the radio is the last thing we’d …
Going Direct: Are Fly-Ins Happening Again?
The return of small flying get-togethers mirrors a larger divide in America about social distancing and how to tackle …
Going Direct: A Pandemic And An Uprising: How Our Flying Has Changed… And How It Hasn’t
With the twin developments, the latter for just over a week now, surprising news in the world of personal flying …
Going Direct: AOPA Guide to Flight Schools Reopening Is Missing Half The Picture
The largest pilot-member organization has published a guide to assist FBOs, flight schools and other businesses in getting back …
