by Jamie Beckett | Jun 8, 2021 | Aviation News, General Aviation, Opinion, Politics for Pilots
There are many considerations, of course. You may have a few of your own that are worth passing on to others. The lessons you’ve learned might be the exact information some other reader will benefit from. Read...
by Jamie Beckett | May 25, 2021 | Aviation News, General Aviation, Opinion, Politics for Pilots
On his student pilot cross-country flight, Eric realized he needed fuel. But he was at a non-towered field where his only option was a self-serve fuel farm. Having never pumped his own fuel before, this presented a bit of an issue. It’s a question many a flight...
by Jamie Beckett | May 18, 2021 | 20210603, Aviation News, flight training, flying, General Aviation, Opinion, pilot, Politics for Pilots
The big things are easy. The procedures are clear. It’s the little things — the artistry of being a pilot — that really makes things interesting and totally unique. Read...
by Jamie Beckett | May 11, 2021 | Aviation News, flying, General Aviation, Opinion, Pilots, Politics for Pilots
Finally, after years of hoping, planning, and dreaming, Jorge Navarro is a pilot and an aircraft owner. I have no doubt he’ll eventually realize his dream of flying for a living, too. Read...
by Jamie Beckett | May 4, 2021 | 20210520, Aviation News, General Aviation, Opinion, Politics for Pilots
“You’re going to meet some fascinating people at airports,” I told them. They nodded as one. I don’t think they have yet come to realize that they will be fascinating themselves. Read...
by Jamie Beckett | Apr 27, 2021 | 20210520, aircraft maintenance, Aviation News, General Aviation, Opinion, Politics for Pilots, SUN 'n FUN
Literally overnight, a bird of indeterminate breed had begun to set up shop in the engine compartment of my lovely little flivver. Just one night was all it took for a feathered fellow flier to begin to pile kindling onto the face of the oil cooler, in close proximity...
