Question of the Week

This Week’s Question |Previous Week’s Answers PREVIOUS RESULTS *** 2008 is here, and even with clouds in the economic forecast, we know plenty of AVweb readers are planning to take the plunge into ownership (or perhaps just upgrade their existing airplane) in the next 12 months.  Last week, we asked those of you who are […]

This Week’s Question |Previous Week’s Answers PREVIOUS RESULTS *** Auld lang syne, “best of 2007” lists and new year’s resolutions haven’t quite worn out their welcome around AVweb headquarters just yet.  Last week, we asked readers to put on their Johnny Carson-style turbans and peek into the sealed envelope of the future.  What, we asked, […]

This Week’s Question |Previous Week’s Answers PREVIOUS RESULTS *** Happy new year!  Last week, we asked AVweb readers to cast their eye back over 2007 and tell us which single story had the greatest impact on aviation over the past 12 months. A few of you pointed out stories that we’d completely overlooked or (just […]

This Week’s Question |Previous Week’s Answers PREVIOUS RESULTS *** Last week, we asked AVweb readers to peer once again into their crystal balls and make a guess as to aviation’s next great frontier.  Will personal flying devices like the jet pack put air travel in the hands of everyone – or will future aircraft be […]

This Week’s Question |Previous Week’s Answers PREVIOUS RESULTS *** With more and more stories on AVweb focusing on runway incursions, aging pilots, and overworked controllers, it’s hard not to ask yourself Is overall aviation safety headed for a decline? Last week, we put that question to AVweb readers, and an incredible 73% of respondents said […]

This Week’s Question |Previous Week’s Answers PREVIOUS RESULTS *** Last week, we asked about the mania for green living currently sweeping the U.S., wondering aloud if it might be time to curb our flying for the sake of the environment. For thesecond week in a row, our readers spoke out loud and clear, with 74% […]

This Week’s Question |Previous Week’s Answers PREVIOUS RESULTS *** With the EAA contemplating a new classof kitbuilt aircraft where the builder wouldn’t (necessarily) have to beinvolved in over half of all wrench-turns during construction, we askedreaders for their take on the 51% Rule. A clear majority of our readers (54% of those who took time […]

This Week’s Question |Previous Week’s Answers PREVIOUS RESULTS *** Time magazine recentlyreported that 49% of professional pilots are “very happy” with their jobs.  Last week, we were curious how that figure matches up to theAVweb readership population. While our readership may be slightly less joyful than the pilots Time interviewed, you’re a pretty happy bunch.  […]

This Week’s Question |Previous Week’s Answers PREVIOUS RESULTS *** Last week, spurred on by a group of pilots of legislators who are asking for a serious inquiry into the nature of UFOs, we put the question to AVweb readers:  Is it time to get serious about these airborne phenomenon, or are we dredging up an […]

This Week’s Question |Previous Week’s Answers PREVIOUS RESULTS *** Last week, we asked AVweb readers how much cross-border security is really necessary to keep terrorists and other dangers outside the U.S. The response was staggeringly unified:  78% of those who responded to our poll said that general aviation aircraft pose no more threat than cars […]