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Going Direct: Part 23 Reformed – 4 Big Questions Addressed
With the FAA’s adoption of Part 23 reform, a whole new era in general aviation development begins. What does it mean to us as consumers and to the industry? How Does It Work? The new system will work like a more regulated form of what the Light Sport Aircraft regs introduced a decade ago. The […]
Going Direct: Why Trump-Airlines Meeting Could Spell Disaster For GA
Is privatizing ATC a backroom deal in progress? When it comes to what they might mean to aviation, the Trump administration’s policy moves these first few weeks have been hard to read. That said, there are hints that GA could be hit hard with new fees and limitations. The source of the concern lies in […]
J-3 Cub Vs. F-15 Eagle”At 100 Feet
Low level offers its own rewards, no matter what you fly.
Crowdsourced Weather On The Horizon
New system will gather and distribute onboard weather radar data from aircraft in flight.
Will The 2017 Collier Trophy Be Another Space Case?Â
There are some intriguing nominees, including a group of real live airplane heroes.
Up In Arms Over The Price Of 100LL
Are we seeing the beginning of a movement to do something about unreasonably high fuel prices?
Become A CFI
Whether you’re looking to build hours or enjoy teaching others the joy of flying, working as a CFI can be a fulfilling and profitable career path.
Going Direct: Betrayal”What‘s Behind FAA‘s Santa Monica Sneak Attack
When news broke that the FAA had struck a deal with the City of Santa Monica to rob the aviation world of historic Santa Monica Airport, we assumed we’d somehow missed previous coverage of the agency working with the SoCal and worldwide community of pilots who’ve been fighting for decades to keep SMO open. We […]
New Administration Freezes Pending Regs
How this affects the BasicMed and Part 23 reforms.