Aviation is a relatively small but absolutely vital industry. For many of us general aviation is the entry point to […]
Author: Jamie Beckett
Homeward bound
No matter how much fun you have at an airshow, the trip home is always a welcome time. Source: general […]
Some limits are made to be exceeded
You never too young — or too old — to learn how to fly. The only thing stopping you is […]
Something old, something new-ish
Breaking in a new engine requires heightened focus, along with some parameters for the first few hours of flight: Stay […]
Is this work or playtime?
For someone whose labors are often indistinguishable from what most folks would consider playtime, the desire to lay low, to […]
Don’t miss the best show in town
The lessons waiting to be learned just inside the SUN ‘n FUN gates may be exactly what your town or […]
The shared challenges of the left and right seat
The CFI’s role is to teach. To demonstrate. To evaluate the performance of the individuals they work with. But that […]
It’s time to talk about pilots and depression
One area of concern that pilots of all ages shy away from discussing openly is mental health. Which is a […]
Can you crowdfund a flight training scholarship?
Learning to fly is expensive, but if a community comes together and everyone donates just a little, that could easily […]
Hire a CFI who works for you
The responsibility of picking a good CFI lies squarely on the shoulders of the customer, so pick your CFI wisely. […]