Isabel Goyer

If you’re a GA flyer like me, you owe a lot to this guy, who’s got your back when it comes to the FAA. There’s one person in aviation who’s responsible for a lot of great things happening for almost every GA pilot in the United States, regardless of what you fly, where you fly […]

The prestigious award has had some odd twists and turns lately. This year included. Chances are that you won’t really care much who the winner of the prestigious 2015 Collier Trophy is, because the award, presented each year for an achievement in aeronautics or aviation was once again for a space program, in this case […]

Will gridlock save the world’s best ATC system from the worst intentions of Washington? A few days ago, the threat of the federal government privatizing the nation’s air traffic control system seemed dead, at least for this year. Last week the proposal, which would have funded the FAA for the next year while introducing a […]

Why the “Pilot” part of the title means everything to us As the big re-launching of this title approaches, I’d like to ensure our loyal readers that the essential nature of Plane & Pilot will not be changing. We have always been a brand that focuses on the flying experience, as seen from the left […]

The proposed giveaway by Congress to the airlines is unprecedented and bad news on all counts. Here are five reasons to demand action. Proof that getting Congress to write aviation regulations is a twin-edged sword is the latest FAA reauthorization bill, the Aviation Innovation, Reform and Reauthorization (AIRR) Act (H.R. 4411), making its slithering way […]

The FAA reauthorization bill rises to absurd heights of legislative overreach When the house committee responsible for coming up with the legislation that would once again reauthorize the FAA (as though we don’t know in advance that we’re going to be needing it again in a few years?), it came back with a massive, 275-page […]

Details on major changes coming soon In two months, with the May cover date, we’ll be launching the new Plane & Pilot. In that premier issue, just about everything about the magazine will have changed, while, somewhat paradoxically, all the important things will remain the same. The new magazine will feature award-winning authors, illustrators, and […]

What a whacky, wonderful collection of light planes teaches us about regulations and economics After a down year in 2015, this year’s edition of the Sport Aviation Expo is looking strong. Held in the aviation friendly Central Florida town of Sebring, famous for its winding Grand Prix race track (which was very noticeably in use […]

At the risk of spoiling the fun for you, I’m about to talk about the latest Star Wars film, The Force Awakens, as well as another less well known film about flying. In case you’ve been off scavenging star cruiser parts on Jakku for the past few weeks, let me warn you now that I’m […]

The Small Airplane Revitalization Act Is Almost ready!what happened to it? Today is one of the most important days in the history of American general aviation. In theory, it is anyway. So in theory!hooray? Today, December 15, 2015, marks the deadline that the government gave itself for issuing a final rule for the law known […]