by Jamie Beckett | Jan 11, 2022 | #Aircraft, Aviation News, flying, General Aviation, Opinion, Pilots, Politics for Pilots
Prior to Covid and the restrictions it has introduced into our lives, I used to lead a Rusty Pilot seminar or two every month. Since March 14, 2020, my peers and I have been doing our best to continue to share a substantially similar presentation, albeit via a webinar...
by Jamie Beckett | Jan 4, 2022 | Aviation News, General Aviation, Opinion, Politics for Pilots
Somewhere in the 1950s the idea of what an airport should be froze as if they were museum pieces, not viable centers of business and industry. That model, while once exciting and modern, is not practical to the world we live in today, more than half a century later....
by Jamie Beckett | Dec 28, 2021 | Aviation News, flying, General Aviation, Opinion, Pilots, Politics for Pilots
Being tired is nothing new for many of us. Being excessively tired may be a problem for many of us. As pilots, that lack of rest, or good productive sleep, is a real issue of concern. Read...
by Jamie Beckett | Dec 21, 2021 | 20220106, Aviation News, aviation weather, flying, General Aviation, Opinion, Pilots, Politics for Pilots
During the oral portion of the flight reviews I asked how they gathered weather information prior to taking flight. Some variation of this question is common during the well-planned review. A good, safe, competent pilot should answer with something that involves a...
by Jamie Beckett | Dec 14, 2021 | Aviation News, flying, General Aviation, Opinion, Pilots, Politics for Pilots
Take precautions when faced with risk. Remember that. It’s going to be central to this story. Read More
by Jamie Beckett | Dec 7, 2021 | #Aircraft, 20211223, Aviation News, flying, General Aviation, Opinion, Pilots, Politics for Pilots
Electric airplanes are here and while naysayers say they aren’t practical, batteries are too heavy and range is too limited, that’s not what will limit their use and popularity. It’s a ground-bound problem that nobody seems to be facing. Read...
