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Short Final: Student Workout
One morning on departure from Peoria International Airport: Peoria Approach: “I bet you didn't think you were going to get this type of workout when you asked for the clear‐ ance into the Class Charlie, did you?” Cessna: “Peoria approach, student pilot here. I enjoy the workout.” Peoria Approach: “Roger that.” Unknown aircraft: “If he's […]
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New Rules Require Automatic Cash Refunds For Delayed, Cancelled Flights
The Biden administration has announced rules that will require airlines to issue automatic cash refunds for any domestic flight that is cancelled or delayed more than three hours, regardless of reason, including weather. Passengers can waive the refund and get rebooked on another flight if they choose. The new rules also include cash compensation for […]
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Boeing Needs Another Accountant As CEO Says Ryanair CEO
Ryanair's CEO has some advice for Boeing and it flies in the face of a lot of the analysis blaming the company's woes on its shift to a cost-cutting, stock dividend-oriented business. “The best CEOs and owners are the accountants, the people who do the boring, repetitive, day-to-day delivery, and that's what you need,” Michael […]
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Robinson Buys Coaxial Drone Maker
Robinson Helicopters is expanding and diversifying with the acquisition of Ascent Aerosystems, a maker of coaxial drones used in industrial, public safety and defense applications. Ascent, based in Wilmington, Massachusetts is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of Robinson, which makes its popular line of light helicopters in Torrance, California. In a news release, Robinson said the […]
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General Aviation Flyover Of D.C. Set For May 11
About 60 general aviation aircraft will close Reagan National Airport for an hour and go where none have gone for decades May 11 (May 12 weather day) when the National Celebration of General Aviation DC Flyover takes place over the seat of government. The aircraft, chosen to represent the roles and eras of GA since […]
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Aviation Safety
Iron Hand, Velvet Glove
Freshly frocked flight instructors need experience, just like the rest of us, and they may need to adjust to their new role.
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Unicom—April 2024
Military Training vs. GA Good article by Matt Johnson in the April 2024 issue, “Military vs. GA.” The picture of the A-4 Navy Skyhawk is from my old squadron, VA-172 Bluebolts. I also became a ci… To continue reading this article or issue you must be a paid subscriber. Sign in Subscribe Subscribe to Aviation […]
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Are You Going If It's Boeing?
Even after all the trials and tribulations Boeing has gone through with its 737 MAX fleet, I still have a warm spot in my heart for many of its products. I've never been enamored of—or uneasy aboa… To continue reading this article or issue you must be a paid subscriber. Sign in Subscribe Subscribe to […]
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Air Show Arrivals
Ready for some impromptu formation flying? How about a few thousand friends to critique your landing?
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Haste Makes Waste
We may think we need to respond quickly, but abrupt control inputs at low speed usually are a bad idea.
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