by Jamie Beckett | Jun 27, 2023 | #Aircraft, Aviation News, flying, General Aviation, Opinion, Politics for Pilots
What might have been perceived as the greatest adventure of their lives became an inescapable tragedy — one the rest of us will Monday morning quarterback for years to come, leading to the question “should this sort of thing be allowed?” Yes, without a...
by Jamie Beckett | Jun 20, 2023 | #Aircraft, 20230706, Aviation News, flying, General Aviation, Opinion, Pilots, Politics for Pilots
I was having enough difficulty paying for my flight lessons. Finding and buying an airplane was just crazy. Or so I thought. Read...
by Jamie Beckett | Jun 13, 2023 | #Aircraft, aviation accidents, Aviation News, flight training, flying, General Aviation, Opinion, Pilots, Politics for Pilots
The truth is pilots can adopt procedures that, if followed, would prevent most gear-up events. We should, too. Fewer insurance claims result in lower insurance costs. Fewer gear-ups also means fewer runway closures. Everybody wins. Read...
by Jamie Beckett | Mar 28, 2023 | #Aircraft, Aviation News, flight training, flying, General Aviation, Opinion, Pilots, Politics for Pilots
When I was 15 years old I had a plan for where my life would take me. It was a very specific plan, one that I followed for many years with great diligence. Then, I took a turn in an unexpected direction. That new road led me here. To where I am now. To a whole new...
by Jamie Beckett | Mar 14, 2023 | #Aircraft, aviation accidents, Aviation News, flight training, flying, General Aviation, Opinion, Pilots, Politics for Pilots
How did a fatal mid-air collision happen? The answer to that question is not casual query. In a very real sense, our lives depend on finding the likely answer and including that knowledge in our future flying. Read...
by Jamie Beckett | Mar 7, 2023 | #Aircraft, 20230330, Aviation News, flight training, flying, General Aviation, Opinion, Pilots, Politics for Pilots
Anyone who is a CFI or wishes to become a CFI should take these few tips as the bare minimum commitment on their journey to becoming a truly effective, efficient, professional CFI. Read...
