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The Demise of 100LL For at least 10 years, that I know of, the use and future availability of 100 octane low lead (100LL) aviation fuel (avgas) has been “under attack.” For example, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been giving users a “pass” to continue using 100LL avgas with the caveat that the […]

Overheard in IFR Magazine‘s “On the Air” I was departing Terre Haute, Indiana. The ATIS said clear below 12,000, but I could see a scattered layer of clouds to the south with tops around 4,500 feet. After tower switched me to departure, there was this exchange: Cessna 123 (me):“Approach, Cessna 123. Request VFR-on-top 5,500.” Controller […]

This Week’s Question |Previous Week’s Answers PREVIOUS RESULTS *** Last week, we asked how much is too much for avgas. At what price did most readers say they would stop flying? Shockingly, 29% of those who responded said they’re already too high (and I’ve already quit)! Another 45% of respondents drew the line at various […]

“We’ve been gone over 50 days now, and had just one weather-related delay,” says Thierry Pouille, organizer of Air Journey’s unique round- the-world GA tour, now in Asia. “It’s just chance, really!,” he admits, noting that several times weather would have been a factor if they had planned to fly just a day before or […]

It was Saturday afternoon at the local flight school and, as I tried to snooze in a lounge chair near the back of the room, I overheared a CFI begin his student’s Aviation as a Foreign Language training:”No,” he said, “it is pronounced ‘eh-luh-ron’ not ‘air-loin.’ “His student tried to repeat after him but still […]

Overheard in IFR Magazine‘s “On the Air” I heard someone call Jacksonville Center “Jacksonville approach.” When corrected, the pilot apologized. Controller:“I’ve been called worse.” Pilot:“You must be married.” No telling if the controller was or not … . Frank LongTampa, Florida

This Week’s Question |Previous Week’s Answers PREVIOUS RESULTS *** Last week, we asked a question originally put to us by AVweb reader Brett Friermood: “What’s your favorite type of instrument panel?” Answers vary a bit around the AVweb offices, but reader preferences are pretty clear, with 55% of you chiming in to say you prefer […]

Theres something about the Meyers 200 that doesnt look like a 40-year-old factory airplane. Its bubble canopy and gently-tapered wings are reminiscent of modern, composite airplanes. Sweep the tail and clean up the cowling a bit, youd start thinking Lancair had an all-metal retractable. Alas, the Meyers is a product of the late 1950s, with […]

Aircraft Registration Changes Here is my idea of the registration fix (AVwebFlash, June 6). It would be similar to the way boat registration is done in Georgia. Every three years you have to pay for continuing your registration. You get a small, color-coded sticker that has the registration numbers and the date when it expires […]

“That’s by far the best Flight Review I’ve ever had.” That’s among the greatest praise a flight instructor can receive. It was even more meaningful given the man who said it has actively flown for decades, and has seen his share of required, recurrent training. I don’t quote his comment to boast; instead, I repeat […]