The lessons waiting to be learned just inside the SUN ‘n FUN gates may be exactly what your town or […]
Author: Jamie Beckett
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. […]
Calls to close KHFD ignore the true value of the airport
What is often missed when calculating the value of a facility like Brainard Airport is its educational and vocational worth. […]
Toys are not just for kids
My intent was to pick up a toy airplane. That’s all. It would take 10 minutes I thought. I’d be […]
An aviation career is more than a numbers game
For many aeronautical hopefuls, the idea of securing a spot in the left seat of an airliner represents the golden […]
I am not a volunteer, but maybe you should be
The AOPA Foundation Ambassadors aren’t volunteers, but all three recognize the importance of volunteers to the success of general aviation, […]
Saturday Morning Live
Prior to Covid and the restrictions it has introduced into our lives, I used to lead a Rusty Pilot seminar […]