Opinion
Incisive, timely and forward-thinking views on the world of personal aviation and all that affects it.
The 1500-Hour Rule Is Largely To Blame For The Airline Mess We‘re In Today
When it comes to aviation policy, emotion trumps evidence.
Why East Hampton and Palo Alto Matter More Than Santa Monica
Why a small Long Island town’s actions could threaten dozens of close-in city airports.
Following Tara Air Disaster, Nepal Wants to Change The Way It Clears Flights
The idea is an understandable way to approach the problem. But it’s wrongheaded.
A STOL Fatality and Why We Should Never Ask the FAA for More Regulation
After a fatal crash in Nebraska, STOL events are under the microscope. Let’s hope the FAA doesn’t decide to help.
Where Are All the Women Airline Pilots?
It’s not a big secret to me. They’re already here.
Going Direct: Cape Air Orders 75 Eviation Alice Electric Planes “¦or So They Say
The order is part of a song and dance that airplane makers and their customers have been performing for decades. Here’s what the ’news’ really means.
Going Direct: The FAA Needs Meaningful Reform
Past legislative efforts designed to make the FAA less heavy handed have failed.
Going Direct: Reflections on a Very Strange Sun ‘n Fun
Let’s be honest, there were nothing but elephants in that room.