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On several occasions after the breakup of the Space Shuttle Columbia on February 1st, I found myself in conversations about the safety of the space program. Actually, my knowledge is limited to much lower altitudes and speeds and much more prosaic equipment. On a few occasions, nevertheless, I felt obliged to put in my two […]

The Department of Transportation’s Office of the Inspector General (OIG) recently completed an investigation into the alleged harassment of a Missouri pilot, Joseph Brinell, by the FAA. The report found that personnel at the Kansas City Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), including a supervisor, had indeed abused their authority in their dealings with Brinell. The […]

The private pilot license has outlived its usefulness, and it’s time to create a new pilot certification system that addresses more specifically the way people choose to fly today. The one-size-fits-all training progression through the private, commercial and instrument rating certificates just doesn’t serve today’s needs for safety and airplane utility. There are really two […]

I recently finished a half-year evaluation of the OurPlane fractional ownership program, taking control of an eighth share in a brand-new Cessna Skylane. I was looking to see if fractional ownership programs, which are modeled loosely after those used for professionally flown business jets, like NetJets, could translate to owner-flown small airplanes. The OurPlane program […]

Pressure chamber training can help prevent the hazards of high-altitude flight. Hint: Hypoxia is just part of the problem.

Airlines take the switch to a new airplane type very seriously, but GA pilots tend to miss the importance.

Chieftain pilot shows a little misunderstanding, then a lot, when engine fails during climb – or did it?

Weather info delivered right to your cockpit is finally here, but the system has a few warts

Crosswinds plague even experienced pilots. The secrets to success: consistent patterns, proper procedure and a modicum of skill

Handhelds can save your bacon, right? Were not so sure thats the right assumption