by Jamie Beckett | Nov 7, 2023 | #Aircraft, Aviation News, flying, General Aviation, Opinion, Pilots, Politics for Pilots
Could we be on the cusp of a whole new wave of productive, effective, inspirational educational opportunities that use aviation as a tool to engage students? I think so. I truly do. Read...
by Jamie Beckett | Oct 31, 2023 | #Aircraft, Aviation News, flight training, flying, General Aviation, Opinion, Pilots, Politics for Pilots
The very first NAFI Summit was a gathering of flight instructors, flight school owners, writers, content producers, and managers who all have at least one thing in common — a desire to improve the state of flight instruction for the throngs of students who are...
by Jamie Beckett | Oct 24, 2023 | #Aircraft, 20231123, Aviation News, flying, General Aviation, Opinion, Pilots, Politics for Pilots
The cumulative effects of the noise I’ve encountered over the course of my life has been damaging, without a doubt. But aircraft are significantly quieter today than they were when I was a boy. Read...
by Jamie Beckett | Oct 17, 2023 | #Aircraft, Aviation News, flying, General Aviation, Opinion, Pilots, Politics for Pilots
When you take your next vacation, whether you’re going to the beach, the mountains, the desert, or the prairie, consider doing a search for nostalgic aviation opportunities in the area. The odds are good you’ll find something of interest, as I did on Falcon Field in...
by Jamie Beckett | Oct 10, 2023 | #Aircraft, Aviation News, flying, General Aviation, Opinion, Pilots, Politics for Pilots
What the Cub pilot thinks of as a long runway the B-737 pilot sees as entirely inadequate. To say it another way: In aviation, size matters. In fact, it matters a lot. Read...
by Jamie Beckett | Oct 4, 2023 | #Aircraft, 20231019, Aviation News, flying, General Aviation, Opinion, Pilots, Politics for Pilots
If a 16-year-old kid can plan out the basics of an Aero Club, seek out the professional assistance necessary to confidently set it up in a way that will pass muster with the authorities he’ll have to deal with, and build a membership that actively wants to help pull...
