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.

Say Again? #66: Common Phraseology

Do you get nervous on the radio? Me too. After a slight delay to handle a family matter, I arrived at Oshkosh just in time to do my very first radio interview. And I mean just in time. The radio interview was at 12 noon and I didn’t get there until 11:30 a.m. or so. […]

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AVmail: Aug. 14, 2006

Teaching Young People To Fly This week’s articles (NewsWire, Aug. 7) did not mention the Civil Air Patrol, which also introduces young people to flying. As Cadets, kids (12-17) get five hours of glider training and five hours of powered aircraft training. This is another source for young people to be introduced to aviation and […]

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Short Final

Flying in Essex county in England, one day: Southend ATC (having radio trouble): G-ABCD, Southend, radio check. Southend ATC: G-EFGH, Southend, radio check. Southend ATC: G-IJKL, Southend, radio check G-IJKL: Roger Southend, your readability, 4. Southend ATC: Well… One outta three ain’t bad.

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The Pilot’s Lounge #103: The FAA As Customer — Good Business?

A friend of mine, Hal Shevers, stopped in at the Pilot’s Lounge at the virtual airport the other day. Hal seemed a little agitated, which was not unusual because he runs various general aviation businesses, including Sporty’s Pilot Shop, and has done so for many years. With the challenges facing general aviation business people, I’m […]

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“The Pilot’s Lounge” Index

The Pilot’s Lounge #103: The FAA As Customer — Good Business? – (Aug. 13, 2006)Somebody has to rent planes to FAA personnel so they can maintain currency. And with the government backing them up, you shouldn’t have to worry about collecting the fees, right? AVweb’s Rick Durden has a cautionary tale from the Pilot’s Lounge […]

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AVmail: Aug. 7, 2006

User Fees There will be the usual complainers sounding off, but in the end, the costs incurred for keeping the system running will make it necessary to impose user fees (NewsWire, Jul. 28). The non-flying taxpayer will not want to pay all the costs. Get ready for it.Fred Engel Low-Priced LSA $95,000 for an LSA […]

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Probable Cause #12: Siren Song

This article originally appeared in Aviation Safety, April 2004. While many pilots fly only for recreation, the utility of airplanes is what drives the quest toward aircraft ownership and continued flying for most.But it is also the utility that motivates pilots to make the kinds of errors that lead to tragedy. They push into circumstances […]

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Short Final

Slow day at ABQ… DEP: … Airliner123 cleared to FL33, as filed to Atlanta. 123: (after readback) Wish you worked Atlanta, we always get a stairstep out of there. DEP: That’s why they call us “controllers.” 123: I already have a wife.

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