by Jamie Beckett | Nov 10, 2022 | #Aircraft, 20221117, aircraft maintenance, Aviation News, flying, flying clubs, General Aviation, Opinion, Pilots, Politics for Pilots
Sometimes lifting someone up has very little to do with wings, relative wind, and horsepower. It can be a result of simply caring, interacting, and becoming a mentor to someone who very much wants to know what you know and do what you do. Read...
by Jamie Beckett | Oct 25, 2022 | #Aircraft, Aviation News, flying, General Aviation, Opinion, Pilots, Politics for Pilots
Blind devotion to a sports team — or a political party — is as silly as adopting the belief that Cessna pilots are really good people, and Piper pilots are okay, but you need to keep a close eye on Grumman pilots, and Cirrus pilots don’t have any idea what they’re...
by Jamie Beckett | Oct 18, 2022 | #Aircraft, Aviation Careers, Aviation Maintenance, Aviation News, flying, General Aviation, Opinion, Pilots, Politics for Pilots
As a pilot, I check the oil, peek into the fuel tanks, then climb under the wing to inspect tires and brakes. Whether a pilot is wearing a crisp white shirt with epaulets or a T-shirt with oil stains, I consider that position to be very blue collar. Gratifyingly so....
by Jamie Beckett | Oct 11, 2022 | #Aircraft, Aviation News, flight training, flying, General Aviation, Opinion, Pilots, Politics for Pilots
Truthfully, the general aviation market and environment is as good or better than it has ever been. Our challenge remains, however. The pilots who attend safety seminars are by and large the pilots who least need the refresher. The pilots who don’t attend safety...
by Jamie Beckett | Oct 4, 2022 | #Aircraft, 20221020, Aviation News, flying, flying clubs, General Aviation, Opinion, Pilots, Politics for Pilots
A student flying club’s open door policy was tested during Hurricane Ian and while the club’s hangar was damaged, club members are now confident the club can weather any storm. Read...
by Jamie Beckett | Sep 27, 2022 | #Aircraft, Aviation News, flying, General Aviation, Opinion, Pilots, Politics for Pilots
Everything in the massive collection at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, an annex of the National Air and Space Museum, was considered to be impossible until someone who didn’t respond well to established limitations proved otherwise. Read...
