SoCal airports are seeing huge declines in activity. Is there any hope for the future of general aviation? Perhaps, but it might have to come from a place you might not expect: your neighbor’s garage. Read more →
Month: July 2012
The Real Fun
It takes quite a few steps to get a Gulfstream in the air on a typical day. But once those tasks are done the real fun can begin, as this video illustrates. Read more →
Selling an Airplane
Some aircraft sell quickly, others seem to languish for years on the market. Here’s why. Read more →
Of Gulfstreams, NetJets, and Discounts
NetJets recently placed an order for more than 400 new aircraft, but Gulfstream was left out of the party. A closer look at how bulk orders work in the industry leads me to believe they might not be losing too much sleep over it in Savannah. Read more →
The Hello Kitty Jet
Hello Kitty, goodbye dignity. It may be fun for Sanrio fans, but I’ll be avoiding the new fleet of EVA Air jets like the plague, thank you very much. Read more →
Climb/Descend Via
The FAA is introducing a new IFR instruction which will — in theory — make the system more efficient. But for it to work, pilots have to clearly understand the phraseology, meaning, and proper read-backs. Read more →
Should GA Be More Like the Airlines?
Are airline standards a laudable goal for general aviation? Is there such a thing as “too safe?” The NTSB wouldn’t think so. But then, they’re not necessarily concerned with the time, money, or effort required to comply with their own recommendations. Read more →