In the aftermath of that deadly crash in Reno, people — even some in the aviation industry — are starting to wonder if the National Championship Air Races shouldn’t be relegated to the dust bin of history. I make the case for continuing the event. Read more →
Further analysis of comments coming in from the blogosphere about the pros and cons of cockpit automation. My take? In the end, it’s all about the beginning. Read more →
Is flying safe? Every passenger wonders, and for good reason. I take a candid look at risk management in the world of general aviation and discuss a few ways to turn the odds in your favor. Read more →
Automation can be a tremendous asset to flight safety. It can also rob us of the basic flying skill we need to monitor that whiz-bang stuff and fly without it. Read more →
Computers are supposed to make our lives easier. We’ve got amazing electronics in our aircraft and in the palm of our hand; what we need now is a way to connect the two. A new product from Aspen Avionics is about to start that revolution. Read more →
You know you’ve thought about it. Is rolling that non-aerobatic airplane such a hot idea? The answer won’t surprise you, but the reasons might. Read more →
Odd electrical gremlins lead to partial panel flight in an SR-22 Read more →
A U.S. Senator admits he doesn’t check NOTAMs and claims that most pilots who fly a lot don’t check them either. Uh, excuse me?? Read more →
I make the case for shortening ATIS broadcasts in the name of safety. Read more →
My King Air goes head-to-head with a 40 lb. hawk. Who will win?? Read more →