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My Going Direct column recently outlined my big misgivings about the new BasicMed medical certification regulations. I promise I’ll get to the part where I admit I was wrong, but before I do, let me briefly sum up what I said and get into some of the real-world issues we’re facing now that BasicMed is […]

They’re not saying it out loud, but here’s why GA organizations are calling the new ATC plan a non-starter. GA is in a tough spot now that a new privatization plan has been crafted that in theory answers most of its objections. There are the reasons that the industry remains united in its opposition. Here’s […]

Scary facts about airplane disappearances

One company is working with smart partners to start test flights of kinder and gentler supersonic planes as early as next year. So what does it mean that Boom Supersonic has “sold” 76 supersonic commercial jets to date, the number 76 being, I suppose, a milestone of sorts, with “76” being the year of America’s […]

Once in place, reinstated travel restrictions will change how U.S. GA pilots can fly to Cuba

The winners of the GAMA/Build A Plane Aviation Design Challenge are getting some hands-on airplane building experience

Reports from the NTSB

A family of pilots celebrates Father’s Day properly’€”in the air

Learning how to train yourself to relax in the face of danger

Several models are affected by the recent SAIB, including the 172RG