Question of the Week

Question of the Week: Fuel and the Future of GA

This week’s question was suggested by AVweb reader Dave Myrick, who wants to know what his fellow flying enthusiasts think is the greatest threat currently facing GA. What is the single biggest threat to aviation in general – and to general aviation in particular? (click to answer) Last Week’s Question: Results Want to see the […]

Question of the Week: East, West and the Future of GA

The Chinese government has laid out its plan for development of general aviation. Is that good or bad for the rest of the GA world? Is China’s plan for GA development good for the West? (click to answer) Last Week’s Question: Results Want to see the current breakdown of responses? Take a moment to answer […]

Question of the Week: What Can (Or Should) Government Do to Bolster Aerospace?

A meeting of 160 aerospace executives and Kansas state officials was held Monday, and the role of government in the industry was discussed. How do you think the industry should be treated by government? (click to answer) Last Week’s Question: Results Want to see the current breakdown of responses? Take a moment to answer the […]

Question of the Week: Government Overreaction?

Last week we took a whimsical approach to the whole sleep-on-duty issue, but we’re dead serious this week. Is there a serious problem in the towers and the TRACONs, or is the government response to the latest round of errors ridiculous? Is the government overreacting to isolated controller errors, or is there a serious problem […]

Question of the Week: Have You Ever Fallen Asleep on the Job?

Controllers can’t be the only folks nodding off while on duty. If one of the following meets your job description and you’ve caught a few Zs while on the job, choose it. Don’t worry – we can’t trace your responses, so be honest! (Click here to send us an e-mail about this week’s Question.) Have […]

Question of the Week: Have You Landed Where You Weren’t Supposed To?

The aviation world is buzzing with the ill-advised landing of a Piper Warrior on famous Rockaway Beach in Queens, NY, a few miles from Kennedy Airport. Have you ever made an impromptu off-airport landing? (click to answer) Last Week’s Question: Results Want to see the current breakdown of responses? Take a moment to answer the […]

Question of the Week: How’s ATC Been Lately?

In light of the apparent lapse at Reagan National early Wednesday, we’re wondering if you’ve noticed any slip or improvement on the other end of the radio in the past couple of years. How would you rate ATC service? (click to answer) Last Week’s Question: Results Want to see the current breakdown of responses? Take […]

Question of the Week: Would You Invest in Cirrus?

Analyst and investment guy Brian Foley thinks he can attract homegrown investors to outbid the Chinese for control of Cirrus Industries. If you had some investment cash, would it attract you? Would you invest in Cirrus? (click to answer) Last Week’s Question: Results Want to see the current breakdown of responses? Take a moment to […]

Question of the Week: The Uncertain Future of “Made in the U.S.A.”

Last week, we asked what “Made in America” means for airplane manufacturers; this week, we’d like to know what the future may hold for domestic airplane makers. As has been speculated for a year (at least), a company owned by the Chinese government has bought Cirrus and earlier bought Continental Motors and Epic Air. What […]

Question of the Week: What Does “Made in the U.S.A.” Mean?

Many American aircraft manufacturers perform varying amounts of the construction of their aircraft in other countries. Now Embraer is doing final assembly of its Phenom light jets in Melbourne, FL and saying those aircraft are “made in the U.S.A.” What does “Made in the U.S.A.” mean for aircraft manufacturers? (click to answer) Last Week’s Question: […]