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…And Avoid

Seriously? That’s all we get? Our only takeaway is to watch for other traffic? I want more.

Flying is Expensive

That title shouldn’t surprise anyone, but in the last two years I’ve been painfully reminded of the depth and truth of that.

Backlogs

During the pandemic, we suffered increased lead times for things. Generally, these lengthy lead times were called “supply chain problems” or just “supply chain.”...

Staying Proficient

Staying proficient, or getting there if you’re not proficient, has long been a challenge for the typical general-aviation pilot. Of course, a proficient pilot...

Difficult Choice

After over 20 years of ownership, it might be time for new engines in our Cessna 340.

Security Theater?

Some might say it’s because of the security imposed on airline travel. Perhaps, but where’s the evidence that GA poses a threat?

Too Safe?

Recently someone reached out to me to discuss Richard McSpadden’s accident. While I try not to be a Monday-morning quarterback, he asked general questions...

Yearly Isn’t Enough

Eight years ago I retired from Part 121 flying. I currently have plenty of time in my logbook. At the airline I was flying...

New Opportunities

Unless you ignore general aviation news, you’ve probably already heard that all of the Belvoir Media Aviation titles—Aviation Consumer, Aviation Safety, AVweb, IFR, and...

It Can Happen

After over 8000 hours of general-aviation and airline flying, the other day I declared an emergency for the first time outside of training. It...

Too Difficult

Occasionally, a reader will complain that our Sim Challenges are too difficult. Really? That’s the point. Some pilots, a group that I reluctantly admit...

Staying Alive is Best

Uncommon is a magazine editor who doesn’t occasionally struggle to come up with a topic for the monthly editorial. For me, it’s become one...