With a student dropout rate of 80%, something’s clearly not right in the flight training sector. Cost and CFIs are the usual suspects, but in my opinion there’s a third-rail here: the student and their attitude toward training. Those who are more proactive in managing their aviation education seem to be more successful, and here’s why. Read more →
A highly experienced airline captain and ERAU aviation professor has opined that automation management skills should be receiving more focus than basic stick-and-rudder aptitude. Wanna guess what I think of that idea? Read more →
Flying, when it’s done right, has some undeniably artistic aspects. This video reminds me of that airborne “zen” many of us pursue when we’re aloft. Read more →
Whether you’re climbing Mt. Denali or just doing a bit of fishing, a trip to Alaska always means “adventure”. On this trip, we got a bit more of it than we expected. Read more →
Physical ability is less important that good judgment when it comes to flying… but there’s no denying the impressive skill of groups like Team Aerodynamix. Take a look at this video and I think you’ll be hard pressed to disagree. Read more →
If I had one wish for general aviation, it would be that GA grows and prospers. The big debate is over how to do that! From where I sit it’s pretty simple: make it cheaper. Read more →