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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 […]

ATC questioned a confused student pilot: Tower:“What are your intentions?” Student Pilot:“After this cross-country flight, take my check ride and get my private license.” Ray Dashvia e-mail

The NTSB has had its say, and the recommendations are, in some cases, pretty equivocal. Can an event like this be made safer for spectators? (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 you can view real-time results. […]

[AVweb‘s reprint of Dick’s memoir began with the Introduction.] In late February 1959, having fulfilled my commitment of four years of active duty in the Air Force, we headed north from Tampa, bound for Akron, Ohio, and a major change in lifestyle from military to civilian. We were excited to get home and begin again, […]

And now for a slight departure from our usual “Short Final” hijinks: Many years ago, I heard a radio exchange that, for me, illustrated the great resources and the responsibilities we have as pilots. Climbing into the VFR corridor of the New York TCA, I heard this on the frequency: American 123:“Boston Center, American 123.” […]

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 […]

The Aircraft Electronics Association launched its convention in Washington with a rallying cry to the industry to be progressive and to be proud of what it does. If the aviation industry is broke, will an attitude adjustment fix it? (click to answer) Last Week’s Question: Results Want to see the current breakdown of responses? Take […]

While I was waiting for departure clearance, a student pilot was departing on a parallel runway and was cleared to cross my intended departure flight path. Concerned of a possible collision, he was maintaining healthy climb. Tower:“Skycatcher 12345: While your climb performance is impressive, I would remind you that Class B Airspace starts at 3,000 […]

Departing IFR out of KTOA; handed off to Socal Departure after take-off. Cardinal:“Good morning, Socal Departure. Cardinal 177VA is climbing through 700 for 3,000.” Departure:“Cardinal 177VA, Socal. Please ident, and be advised the tower said your gear was still down.” Cardinal:“That’s a good thing. This is a fixed-gear Cardinal!” Stephen Feldmanvia e-mail

As we found in our European tour, 100 octane (leaded or not) is a diminishing presence there in favor of mogas and diesel. Now Lycoming has committed to 91UL. Who’s right? What fuel will GA burn in the future? (click to answer) Last Week’s Question: Results Want to see the current breakdown of responses? Take […]