Features

AVweb’s Features section offers in-depth articles, expert aviation insights, and engaging features that delve into the nuances of aviation. From pilot memoirs and technical analyses to industry insights and thought-provoking discussions, this section provides valuable content for aviation enthusiasts and professionals alike. Explore a diverse range of topics that go beyond the headlines to enrich your understanding of the aviation world.

AVmail: October 1, 2009

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 […]

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Question of the Week: Getting Antsy for FAA Reauthorization?

This Week’s Question |Previous Week’s Answers PREVIOUS RESULTS *** Last week, we asked AVweb readers whether they buy into concerns about safety problems on the regional airlines. Most do, with 40% of those who took a moment to answer our question saying that overworked, underpaid, and underappreciated pilots and airline staff equals potential disaster. Another […]

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Short Final

Overheard in IFR Magazine‘s “On the Air” Most Center controllers don’t have a highly developed sense of humor about radar limitations, but one I heard at Jacksonville Center does: Cessna:“JAX Center, Cessna One Two Three Four.” Center:“Cessna One Two Three Four, JAX Center. Go ahead.” Cessna:“Cessna One Two Three Four is 20 miles north of […]

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Short Final

Overheard in IFR Magazine‘s “On the Air” I’m a controller at Terre Haute, Indiana, and I was working data while my female supervisor got her currency on arrival radar. She was wondering about the on-course heading of an overflight. The conversation went something like this: Approach:“Seven Six One Zulu Bravo, say your heading to 22G.” […]

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Question of the Week: Next Up for Bid – Jet Pack Flights

This Week’s Question |Previous Week’s Answers PREVIOUS RESULTS *** Last week, we asked AVweb readers if they were personally contributing to the spike in air show attendance reported by ICAS (the International Council of Air Shows). 45% of those who took a moment to answer told us they’d attended one or two shows so far […]

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Short Final

Overheard in IFR Magazine‘s “On the Air” Approach:“Cessna Nine Four Four Two November, descend to 2,500 feet, proceed along the east side of the river, then left to 280 at Central Park.” Me (sincerely, since I’d never been there before):“Approach, how will I know when I’m at Central Park?” Approach:“Just watch for the muggers.” Larry […]

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AVmail: September 10, 2009

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 […]

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