Kids still hang out at the airport fence… but that fence is now digital, and goes by names like “Facebook” or “Twitter. Social media is here to stay, and AOPA has jumped in with a new collaborative blog entitled “Opinion Leaders”. Read more →
Month: August 2013
“Unable”: Your Ace in the Hole
Father may always know best, but air traffic controllers don’t. Yet 14 CFR 91.123 requires compliance with all ATC instructions. So when you’re asked to do something kooky, what do you do? Read more →
See & Avoid: Does It Work?
Collision avoidance is a deadly serious topic. The FAA considers “see and avoid” an adequate level of safety for most of us. I disagree, and here’s why. Read more →
A Story Like That’s Gotta Be True
If you’ve been aviating long enough, you’ve probably got a respectable collection of crazy-but-true flying experiences. Here are a few of mine. Read more →