Opinion
Incisive, timely and forward-thinking views on the world of personal aviation and all that affects it.
Going Direct: Actual Amelia Earhart Search News: Bob Ballard Of Titanic Fame Joins Hunt
The news that Ballard, who most famously found the wreck of the Titanic, makes the search for famed aviator a real news storyâ¦maybe? There’s more to the story.
An Interview With The World‘s Biggest Flying Car Fanatic
We’ve heard that it would be so amazing to have a flying car, so we interviewed an enthusiast who can’t wait to get his hands on one.
Going Direct: Why Homeland Security‘s Warning About Hacking Small Planes Is Just Silly.
When DHS issued its warning, it made us wonder if it knew anything about small planes or not. We’re thinking the latter.
Going Direct: Why Apollo 11 Is The Most Important Story In All Of Human History
The mission to land a human being on the Moon didn’t change everything. But then again, it really did.
Going Direct: NY Pols Work To Ban Helicopter Flights. Fight With FAA Looms.
Several influential state and federal-level lawmakers are pushing to ban ânon-essentialâ flights over the city. Can they do that?
Going Direct: Sully Flies the 737 Max Sim and Why Boeing‘s 737 Max Charm Offensive Is Smoke And Mirrors
Even news parody site The Onion is talking 737 Max, so you know it’s bad
Going Direct: Malaysia 370 Disappearance: Case Closed?
A story in the Atlantic lays out the way it likely happened.
Going Direct: Are UFOs For Real? And Why Is The DoD Talking About Them Now?
The news over the weekend of the military’s interest in talking about Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) has captivated the world, which is preferable to being captivated by aliens, I suppose. It’s not news that a program existed, but we’re now learning that it continues to exist, and pilots have come forward with stories of additional […]
Going Direct: NY Times Alaska Midair Coverage Is Scary
The paper’s take on the accident is frighteningly similar to average non-pilots’ view of aviation.
