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.

Short Final

Overheard at Santa Barbara, California. (I wasn’t paying attention at the beginning of this call, so I don’t know the type of aircraft.) Aircraft:“Santa Barbara Clearance, N***** at FBO, requesting clearance to -“ [pause] Aircraft:“Oh, hell.” Clearance (deadpan and without hesitation):“I can’t send you there … .” Jo Duffyvia e-mail

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Question of the Week: The State of AFSS

This Week’s Question |Previous Week’s Answers PREVIOUS RESULTS *** Last week, we asked whether the FAA should regulate builder assistance when it comes to homebuilt airplanes. In a handy statistical coincidence, 51% of readers who answered our Question thought that as long as 51% of the work is done by the owner-builder, anyone else should […]

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Short Final

Today’s “Short Final” breaks with tradition a bit by not being heard over the radio – but we couldn’t pass up the opportunity to share this tale: “I was coming back from Tampa in the early evening heading for Craig in my 182. Over Gainesville I came around a large cloud and came face to […]

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Question of the Week: More Regulation for Homebuilts?

This Week’s Question |Previous Week’s Answers PREVIOUS RESULTS *** Last week, we asked AVweb readers if they thought Adam Aircraft might rise like a phoenix from the ashes of bankruptcy. Despite an abiding fascination with the A700, 51% of our readers answered No, the VLJ market is already too crowded. Although we should note that […]

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AVmail: Feb. 18, 2008

Air Traffic Controller Staffing As an air traffic control supervisor at one of the nation’s busiest airports, I am angered and disappointed by the opinions expressed by Mr. Jim Trinka, FAA director of technical training and development (AVwebFlash, Feb. 10). Either Mr. Trinka is [unaware of] the plight of FAA ATC field facilities, or he […]

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Short Final

Overheard in IFR Magazine‘s “On the Air” I was on the ILS into Oakland, California one busy dav and was cleared to land behind two other aircraft that were in the pattern. The pilot of the aircraft ahead of me was clearly flustered: Piper:“Tower, is Piper One Two Three cleared to land?” Tower:“Piper One Two […]

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Question of the Week: The Future of Adam Aircraft

This Week’s Question |Previous Week’s Answers PREVIOUS RESULTS *** Last week, we asked which of general aviation’s twin boogeymen was most likely to ground you – user fees or skyrocketing fuel prices. While fuel prices continue to be a thorn in the side to those of us who fly for fun, user fees garnered 57% […]

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