Fixing the aviation industry isn’t an easy task. But it needn’t be difficult either. Source: general aviationIt doesn’t have to […]
Author: Ben Sclair
Unblinking eye to aid in safety
“Imagine a sensor co-located with your aircraft light system. An unblinking eye that’ll warn you when another aircraft is getting too […]
Headwinds in the forecast
When actual winds aloft are stronger than forecast, it’s great if the wind is on your tail, not so much […]
Battery swap in aviation would be a dream come true
While a scooter and an airplane share little in common, I can still dream. Source: general aviationBattery swap in aviation would […]
A stay of execution in Hawaii
This is where the family feud analogy comes full circle in my mind. HDOT, the Army, and the FAA are […]
A first step is required to start any long journey
One of the challenges of electric aviation will be charging the aircraft. A new partnership between Eviation Aircraft and Clay […]
A few can make a big difference
Taking someone for their first flight is a wonderful thing to do. I’ve made many such flights. But finding those […]
A meal is the mother of invention
Eating a meal or looking out the window using binoculars without thinking about losing directional control is the genesis of […]
The music has stopped, we’re the last one standing
As of Aug. 30, 2021, the general aviation industry is left standing in the leaded fuel version of musical chairs. […]
I’m not current
But as John and Martha King have repeatedly taught, flying is about risk management. And the thought of flying PIC […]