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Flexjet, the aircraft management arm of Bombardier, says it’s hiring pilots to meet the demand of a huge increase in business. While airframe companies have continued to say demand for their products is flat, Flexjet says demand for its services is up 83 percent in the first quarter of 2013 over the same period in […]

Each week, we run a sampling of the letters received to our editorial inbox here in AVmail. One letter that’s particularly relevant, informative, or otherwise compelling will headline this section as our “Letter of the Week,” and we’ll send the author an official AVweb baseball cap as a “thank you” for interacting with us (and […]

I heard the following a few days ago over eastern Kentucky: Flagship 123:“Indy Center, Flagship 123 climbing through 12,000.” Indy Center:“Flagship 123, roger. What was your assigned heading?” Flagship 123:“370.” Indy Center:“370?!” Flagship 123:“370.” Indy Center:“O.K. Continue present heading.” Dennis Mahanvia e-mail

Everyone agrees that 100LL is or should be on the way out, but the way ahead is less clear. What type of fuel do you think you’ll be buying in 10 years? (click to answer) Last Week’s Question: Results Want to see the current breakdown of responses? Take a moment to answer the question yourself, […]

Flying safely in high wind conditions is a matter of adopting the proper technique for your aircraft’s weight and configuration. One complication with which we pilots must always contend is wind. It can complicate a takeoff or landing, force heading changes while en route, mandate a fuel stop when stronger than forecast and make an […]

People in the aviation industry have been talking about a looming U.S. pilot shortage for decades, but you may be hard pressed to find anyone in the U.S. who’s actually experienced one during the past 20 years. Actually, 20 years ago, I remember receiving materials from an outfit that explained just how strong the demand […]

St. Louis University’s Parks College has conferred the first-ever Ph.D. in Aviation in the U.S. to Damon Lercel. The school has been working on establishing the degree for 10 years and the new doctor says it’s an important milestone in aviation education. “The program offered not only an in-depth immersion in research, but also opportunities […]

This gave me a little chuckle because it rhymed so well. The pilot knew too, as he said it with pauses: Line up and wait…Runway 28…Cirrus 188 Shawn Byersvia e-mail

There might be a big solar flare that could affect GPS later this week. If it happens while you’re flying and knocks out your wonder boxes, what will you do? (click to answer) Last Week’s Question: Results Want to see the current breakdown of responses? Take a moment to answer the question yourself, and then […]

On the flight training line, ancient 152s can still be more profitable, chiefly because LSAs lack a mature parts chain and repair support infrastructure. It’s fair to say the entire foundation of the GA industry was built on the back of the dowdy Cessna 150 and 152. But even the newest of these airframes date […]