Question of the Week

Question of the Week: The Next FAA Administrator

Politico has named its top five potential successors to former FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt. Who do you like? Who should be the next FAA Administrator? (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. […]

Question of the Week: Is the FAA Right to Raise Prices for Digital Charts?

To cover its expenses, the FAA’s AeroNav proposes to charge at least $150 per user for its digital databases, more than doubling the cost of apps like ForeFlight and WingX and probably eliminating free viewing of charts on services like DUATs and other no-charge sites. Is the FAA right to raise prices for digital charts? […]

Question of the Week: Did Babbit Have to Go?

After a weekend arrest on DUI charges, FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt promptly resigned his position. Did Babbitt have to go? (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 Your Mind? Have […]

Question of the Week: How Much Is Too Much for an LSA?

Cessna announced a hefty price increase for the 162 Skycatcher to $149,000 last week, and this week Pipistrel said it can do one for a little more than half that at around $84,000. What’s the sweet spot when it comes to LSA pricing? (click to answer) Last Week’s Question: Results Want to see the current […]

Question of the Week: What Happened to D. B. Cooper?

Today is the 40th anniversary of arguably the most famous hijacking of all time and one of the most compelling mysteries of the last four decades. In today’s blog, Dan Gryder offers a video teasing a full explanation of the crime, and our Editorial Director Paul Bertorelli notes there are no shortage of questions and […]

Question of the Week: Do You Use Consumer Electronics for Flight Data?

We’re trying to gauge the impact of the FAA’s decision to start charging for online flight data downloads. How will the end of free flight data from the FAA affect you? (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 […]

Question of the Week: Airplane vs. Wildlife

The FAA thinks you’re holding back on reports of contact with self-propelled FOD – but you can tell us what you’ve hit. Have you had any wildlife encounters with your airplane? (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 […]

Question of the Week: Laser Tagging

The FAA thinks laser pointing is such a serious issue that it’s devoted an online information and reporting page to the topic. Have you ever been hit with a laser from the ground? (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: How’s Your Electronics Dependence?

This week we learned that iPads have the ability to randomly delete files, including your charts and plates. We’re wondering how dependent you’ve become on tablets, touch screens and other wonder boxes. How much do you rely on high-tech tools in the cockpit? (click to answer) Last Week’s Question: Results Want to see the current […]

Question of the Week: Will You Be a Space Tourist?

Virgin Galactic celebrated the construction of its spaceport in New Mexico on Monday, and 450 people have signed up for suborbital flights so far. Would you like to go? Will you be a space tourist? (click to answer) Last Week’s Question: Results Want to see the current breakdown of responses? Take a moment to answer […]