by Jamie Beckett | Jun 28, 2022 | #Aircraft, airport, Aviation News, faa, flying, General Aviation, Opinion, Pilots, Politics for Pilots
In my granddad’s day, an airport hot spot was a bar or a diner close to the field where pilots, mechanics, line service personnel, and aviation enthusiasts could gather for a cold one at the end of the day. Today, that designation refers to a point on the airport...
by Jamie Beckett | Jun 21, 2022 | #Aircraft, 20220707, Aviation News, flight training, flying, General Aviation, Opinion, Pilots, Politics for Pilots
I have developed a habit over the years that I believe in with profound intensity. When challenged on a topic, or when it’s pointed out to me that I am in the wrong, I ask myself quietly, within the confines of my head, “Could I be mistaken?” A dose of...
by Jamie Beckett | Jun 14, 2022 | #Aircraft, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, AOPA, Aviation News, faa, flying, General Aviation, Medical, Opinion, Pilots, Politics for Pilots
Basically — and I’m paraphrasing here for the benefit of those who think they can spot a loophole — if you work in aviation you will be drug tested. That means you have to make a decision: Do you want to party like it’s 1999 or do you want to work in aviation? Read...
by Jamie Beckett | Jun 7, 2022 | #Aircraft, Aviation Fuel, Aviation News, flying, General Aviation, Opinion, Pilots, Politics for Pilots
Inflation is hitting us hard and making it nearly impossible for many general aviation enthusiasts to ply the skies with the frequency and duration we might like. But you don’t have to let an economic speed bump stop you from flying. Read...
by Jamie Beckett | May 31, 2022 | #Aircraft, 20220623, Aviation News, flying, General Aviation, Opinion, Pilots, Politics for Pilots
As movies go, “Top Gun: Maverick” is a beauty. It’s old time Hollywood glitz and glamour with the benefit of technologies that allow the viewer to experience the thrill of flying in a way that almost — almost — equates to the actual experience. Read...
by Jamie Beckett | May 24, 2022 | #Aircraft, 20220609, Aviation News, flying, General Aviation, Opinion, Pilots, Politics for Pilots
I would like to propose that the value of general aviation in these increasingly expensive times is more valuable than ever, but its value is best measured in terms that many of us rarely consider. I am referring to the economics of time. Read...
