Question of the Week

Question of the Week: Time to Phase Out ELTs?

In some high-profile recent accidents, emergency locator transmitters (ELTs) have failed to activate or their signals were obscured. The technology has existed for some time to track individual aircraft by satellite. Should we scrap ELTs in favor of satellite tracking? Should ELTs be replaced by satellite trackers? (click to answer) Last Week’s Question: Results Want […]

Question of the Week: Is It Safe to Panic Yet?

By now you’ve likely heard about John and Martha King being held at gunpoint by police in Santa Barbara last weekend. We’ve already heard from more than 100 readers about how they feel about the whole thing. Now, we want to know how you feel – not about what happened to the Kings, but where […]

Question of the Week: Regulating Remote Control Aircraft

A letter to the editor on Monday by Chuck Leathers suggesting increased regulation for radio-controlled models in light of the collision between a large RC model and a biplane earlier this month has caused a lot of discussion. Where do you stand? Should there be tighter regulation of RC model aircraft? (click to answer) Last […]

Question of the Week: Are Air Shows Too Dangerous?

Today’s AVwebFlash deals almost exclusively with air show incidents. Are air shows a thing of the past? Should we stop holding air shows? (click to answer) Last Week’s Question: Results Want to see the current breakdown of responses? Take a moment to answer the question yourself, and then you can view real-time results. What’s On […]

Question of the Week: What Protection Do Flight Students Need?

Our blog about protecting flight students from financial loss has earned a lot of response, and now Cessna, whose chain of affiliated Cessna Pilot Centers train many of the world’s new pilots, has something to say in this guest blog by Cessna’s Julie Filucci. What protections do flight students need? (click to answer) Last Week’s […]

Question of the Week: A Vision for EAA’s New President

EAA has picked a new president, and AVweb asked Rod Hightower what his vision was for the next five years. You can view his response here, and we encourage you to have a look before you reply. We’ve given some options below but realize this might not be a classic multiple-choice question so feel free […]

Question of the Week: Is the U.S. Ready for an ‘Owner-Maintained’ Category of Small Aircraft

Reader Brinley Peck is wondering if there is any appetite for an “owner maintenance” category of small, simple aircraft in the U.S. as there is in Canada. We’d like to know what you think. Should the U.S. consider an “owner maintenance” category for small, simple certified aircraft? (click to answer) Last Week’s Question: Results Want […]

Question of the Week: Was There a GA Flying Recession?

The economy seems to be stabilizing and there are signs the recession is ending. We’d like to know how the downturn affected your flying. What impact did the recession have on your flying? (click to answer) Last Week’s Question: Results Want to see the current breakdown of responses? Take a moment to answer the question […]

Question of the Week: Light Sport and the FAA

The era of self-policing for light sport aircraft manufacturers may be coming to a close as the FAA is hinting it wants a say in how the industry is run. Should there be more government oversight in the LSA sector? (click to answer) Last Week’s Question: Results Want to see the current breakdown of responses? […]

Question of the Week: Are You Worried About Access to 100-Octane Fuel?

It’s all about the avgas. The clock is ticking on 100LL, and many are worried that there may be a 100 octane crunch in the days before a new fuel standard solidifies. We’re curious if the thought keeps you awake at night. Do you think enough is being done to ensure a supply of 100 […]