by Jamie Beckett | Sep 26, 2023 | #Aircraft, Aviation News, flying, General Aviation, Opinion, Pilots, Politics for Pilots
There is a common thread between the motorcycle and the airplane that perhaps deserves consideration. Those of us who engage with these machines are considered to be adventurers. Some might call us daring, although the truth is most of us do our best to limit risk...
by Jamie Beckett | Sep 19, 2023 | #Aircraft, 20231005, Airports, Aviation News, flight training, flying, General Aviation, Opinion, Pilots, Politics for Pilots
Many managers of non-towered airports take a hands-off approach for fear of making a misstep that embarrasses them or opens them up to criticism. They allow the safety of operations to degrade rather than take bold steps to fend off an impending disaster. If you fly,...
by Jamie Beckett | Sep 5, 2023 | #Aircraft, Aviation News, flying, General Aviation, Opinion, Pilots, Politics for Pilots
There was a period in my career when I spent time restoring warbirds. I learned a valuable lesson during that phase of life: Anything can be repaired if you’ve got enough money and time. Anything. Read...
by Jamie Beckett | Aug 29, 2023 | #Aircraft, Aviation News, flying, General Aviation, Opinion, Pilots, Politics for Pilots
The FAA provides us with minimum standards for our aeronautical endeavors, which we would be wise to remember are literally minimum standards. These should not be the end point of our training and currency goals. The wise pilot seeks proficiency, not merely a...
by Jamie Beckett | Aug 22, 2023 | #Aircraft, Aviation News, flying, General Aviation, Opinion, Pilots, Politics for Pilots
Flying is an awful lot like playing a musical instrument. In both cases, when you do it well, your heart just sings. Read...
by Jamie Beckett | Aug 15, 2023 | #Aircraft, 20230907, Aviation News, General Aviation, Opinion, Pilots, Politics for Pilots
I absolutely, without reservation, love the Piper Cub. I do not love NORDO aircraft, however. In fact, I will go so far as to say I believe flying without benefit of a radio is irresponsible, dangerous, and completely unnecessary. Read...
