by Ben Sclair | Oct 31, 2025 | #Aircraft, 20251106, Aviation News, flying, General Aviation, Opinion, Pilots, Touch & Go
During a presentation to the Spokane chapter of the Washington Pilots Association, I met someone who had a childhood very similar to mine. Read...
by Ben Sclair | Oct 22, 2025 | #Aircraft, #Drone, 20251023, aviation associations, Aviation News, faa, flying, General Aviation, Opinion, Pilots, Touch & Go, UAS, Unmanned Aerial Systems
Instead of requiring drones to detect and avoid (DAA) any obstacle (like airplanes, helicopters, or cranes), this rule will put the onus on crewed aircraft. Read...
by Ben Sclair | Sep 10, 2025 | #Aircraft, 20250918, Aviation Careers, Aviation News, boeing, EAA, Experimental Aircraft Associaiton, flight training, flying, General Aviation, learn to fly, National Business Aviation Association, NBAA, Opinion, Pilots, sporty's, Touch & Go, Young Eagles
I wouldn’t say we’ve got a well-oiled mill cranking out future aviation industry participants just yet. But it does feel like the apparatus is coming together. Read...
by Ben Sclair | Jul 21, 2025 | #Aircraft, Aviation News, backcountry flying, flying, General Aviation, Opinion, Pilots, Recreational Aviation Foundation, Touch & Go
Recreational Aviation Foundation Chairman has a way with words. So when he asked members to share their backcountry wisdom they stepped up. Read...
by Ben Sclair | Jul 9, 2025 | 20250703, Aviation News, General Aviation, Opinion, Touch & Go
A first solo on his 16th birthday, in the same plane Dad soloed on his 16th birthday. And behind the scenes, four instructors and a little help from Mother Nature. Read...
by Ben Sclair | Apr 1, 2025 | #Aircraft, 20250403, ADS-B, Airports, Aviation News, Avionics, flying, General Aviation, Opinion, Pilots, Touch & Go
A Montana state bill, if signed into law, will establish a line of who can, and can’t, be charged airport usage fees generated using ADS-B. Read...
