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Flight Schools I’m happy for those companies that have made through these tough times, but all in all, general aviation, flight schools, and A&P schools have suffered a 50 to 60% decrease in business. The small mom & pop operations continue to suffer and are closing at an alarming rate. The media tends to ignore […]

Having just rolled out and made my way to the taxiway, I contacted ground control. The taxiways were very lengthy and one way. This would have added nearly a mile to my travel to the gas pumps which were only several hundred yards away. “Ground control, Cessna ***** at Alpha 6, can I “fudge” a […]

This week, we would like to know your thoughts on GA glass cockpit packages. Thanks to Austin D. Nixon for suggesting this week’s topic. For AVweb’s Question of the Week, click here. PREVIOUS RESULTS We received over 300 responses to our question last week on the Centennial Of Flight Celebration. The vast majority (69 percent) […]

Two Poles, One Pilot, One Engine The idea of flying single engined across both poles doesn’t sound nearly dangerous enough to catch my attention. Let’s disconnect one of the magnetos and use some contaminated fuel just to keep things interesting.Who gets to search the polar ice caps when she goes missing?Sylvia Else Deadheading Pilots Want […]

The office of my Flight Surgeon was littered with the usual magazines, health books, drug interaction guides, free pens with medical supply house names on them, and of course, the ubiquitous television in the corner of the room talking about how you should take care of yourself and strive not to smoke, drink, inhale radon […]

We often have strong winds in Texas. But they usually pick a direction and stay put. This particular night while returning to home base at ADS, the ATIS said the winds were 150 at 15 (right down the runway). Since I was getting a real workout on the controls, I called for a wind check. […]

As the Beacon Turns: The Silence of the Lambs Mr. Maya Charles:I found your story very interesting. I’m an A&P/IA professionally, and a glider pilot for fun (not at the moment — I work in the Central Pacific for the U.S. Army, but that’s another story).I did think that perhaps you might have focused on […]

This week, we would like to know your thoughts on the Centennial of Flight Celebration. For AVweb’s Question of the Week, click here. PREVIOUS RESULTS We received over 300 responses to our question last week on STOL kits. The majority, 34 percent of those responding, felt these modifications have been quite effective in reducing their […]

Chicago Lakeshore VFR Corridor The closure (temporarily, we hope) of Meigs tower greatly increases the danger of mid-air collision, as single-engine aircraft flying VFR — almost all between 2,000 and 3,000 MSL — prefer to fly within a mile or so of the shoreline.Why doesn’t the FAA NOTAM a CTAF (121.3) for all aircraft between […]

Guns In The Cockpit (Yet Again) Up until now I have tried to keep my opinion on this issue to myself. But, after reading Mr. Shaw’s April 28 letter on the subject I feel compelled to comment.I mean no disrespect to Mr. Shaw, but please, please, please do not drag what is, in my opinion, […]