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Going Direct: Wait A Minute: What Won The Collier Award?

The prestigious award has had some odd twists and turns lately. This year included. Chances are that you won’t really care much who the winner … Read More

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By Isabel Goyer

Opinion

Going Direct: Zombie Bill: ATC Privatization Not Really Dead Yet

Will gridlock save the world’s best ATC system from the worst intentions of Washington? A few days ago, the threat of the federal government privatizing … Read More

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By Isabel Goyer

Opinion

Going Direct: A Word On The New Plane & Pilot

Why the “Pilot” part of the title means everything to us As the big re-launching of this title approaches, I’d like to ensure our loyal … Read More

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By Isabel Goyer

Opinion

Going Direct: 5 Reasons That ATC Privatization Is Bad . . . And Unethical

The proposed giveaway by Congress to the airlines is unprecedented and bad news on all counts. Here are five reasons to demand action. Proof that … Read More

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By Isabel Goyer

Opinion

Going Direct: Privatize ATC? And Other Colossally Bad Ideas.

The FAA reauthorization bill rises to absurd heights of legislative overreach When the house committee responsible for coming up with the legislation that would once … Read More

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By Isabel Goyer

Opinion

Going Direct: Coming in May: Plane & Pilot Announces Big News

Details on major changes coming soon In two months, with the May cover date, we’ll be launching the new Plane & Pilot. In that … Read More

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By Isabel Goyer

Opinion

Going Direct: The Soul Of LSA Shines At Sebring

What a whacky, wonderful collection of light planes teaches us about regulations and economics After a down year in 2015, this year’s edition of the … Read More

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By Isabel Goyer

Opinion

Going Direct: Star Wars Was Apparently Made By And For Pilots

At the risk of spoiling the fun for you, I’m about to talk about the latest Star Wars film, The Force Awakens, as well as … Read More

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By Isabel Goyer

Opinion

Going Direct: A Historic Aviation Deadline is Passing . . .

The Small Airplane Revitalization Act Is Almost ready…what happened to it? Today is one of the most important days in the history of American general … Read More

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By Isabel Goyer

Opinion

Going Direct: Stop Reporting On Records For Youngest Flights!

It’s happening again, the breathless reporting on a young person attempting to fly around the world, hoping to establish …

By Isabel Goyer

Opinion

Going Direct: Wait A Minute: What Won The Collier Award?

Going Direct: Zombie Bill: ATC Privatization Not Really Dead Yet

Going Direct: A Word On The New Plane & Pilot

Going Direct: 5 Reasons That ATC Privatization Is Bad . . . And Unethical

Going Direct: Privatize ATC? And Other Colossally Bad Ideas.

Going Direct: Coming in May: Plane & Pilot Announces Big News

Going Direct: The Soul Of LSA Shines At Sebring

Going Direct: Star Wars Was Apparently Made By And For Pilots

Going Direct: A Historic Aviation Deadline is Passing . . .

Going Direct: Stop Reporting On Records For Youngest Flights!

The Happiest Pilot In The World Demonstrates A Soft-Field Takeoff

Mysteries Of Flight: Alien Abduction Or Pilot Error?

Missing Bonanza Mystery: How A Searcher Went Off Grid To Find It Nine Months Later

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