Question of the Week

*** PREVIOUS RESULTS *** Nearly three quarters of more than 350 AVweb readers responding to last week’s question would prefer no privatization of Flight Service — 33 percent felt the move could impact a pilot’s safety. While the FAA considers taking the leap, only a quarter of our poll’s respondents indicated that they were open […]

*** PREVIOUS RESULTS *** Security at general aviation airports is a big concern for readers ofAVweb:  We received almost 500 responses to our question about GA securitylast week!  The vast majority of you (59 percent) think that GA security isalready pretty tight.  120 respondents said their GA airport is more securethan Ft. Knox, and 143 […]

*** PREVIOUS RESULTS *** We received over 200 responses to our question last week on security-based airline cancellations. The majority (53 percent) indicated the rash of flight delays might have been justified depending on the reasons why this action was taken. On the other hand, 18 percent felt the UK/US governments were justifiably acting in […]

*** PREVIOUS RESULTS *** Due to technical difficulties, last weeks question could not be viewed by our readers. We apologize for any inconvenience. To respond to this week’s question, click here. *** THIS WEEK’S QUESTION *** This week, we would like to know your thoughts on security-based airline cancellations. Have an idea for a new […]

*** PREVIOUS RESULTS *** We received over 270 responses to our question last week on winter flying. The majority (56 percent) of those responding indicated they enjoy flying in all four seasons. About 15 percent said smooth air is what makes winter a preferred flying season, while 9 percent claimed engine performance was the major […]

*** PREVIOUS RESULTS *** We received over 200 responses to our question last week in review of the Countdown to Kitty Hawk/Centennial Of Flight celebration. A bit over one third (38 percent) of responding readers felt the series of events were a great way to celebrate the Wrights accomplishments, while 15 percent were disappointed by […]

*** PREVIOUS RESULTS *** We received over 200 responses to our question last week on attending this weeks Kitty Hawk event. Nearly half (48 percent) of those responding advised they will not be attending the event, as the hassle of getting there is too much to deal with. Only five percent of respondents said they […]

*** PREVIOUS RESULTS *** We received over 200 responses to our question last week on Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Nearly a quarter (24 percent) of those responding flew within heir local area during the holiday weekend, while 26 percent flew a GA aircraft for a holiday trip. Only two percent indicated TFRs restricted them from flying […]

*** PREVIOUS RESULTS *** We received over 200 responses to our question last week on the passage of the FAA Reauthorization Bill. We asked our readers to pick out what they felt where the major benefits to the recently passed FAA bill and 23 percent thought the allotted money to keep the FAA operating was […]

*** PREVIOUS RESULTS *** We received over 200 responses to our question last week on joining in aviation organizations. About 38 percent of those responding were members of AOPA, while only 6 percent belonged to the EAA. A larger group (38 percent) indicated they belonged to more than one of the organizations listed in our […]