May News in Review
This month marks the end of the blog season here at About.com. Beginning in June, this website will see a major redesign, and as part of that redesign, About leadership is phasing out the site's blog....
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April News in Review
U.S.Navy PhotoDid you catch these April articles?Is the Military Back on Board for the 2014 Airshow Season?Top 10 Summer Airshows and Aviation Events for 20146 Must-See International Air ShowsYour...
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MH370 Fate Confirmed, Possible Debris Found
At a press conference on Monday, Malaysian officials announced that Malaysia Airlines flight 370, a 777 that has been missing since March 8th, has likely crashed into the Indian Ocean and all on board...
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Malaysia Airlines Flight 370: Just the Facts
Photo © How Foo Yeen/GettyThe mysterious disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 has everyone wondering how a Boeing 777 can disappear, seemingly without a trace.It is, after all, a rather large,...
View ArticleExplaining Aircraft Systems the Easy Way
If you've ever been asked to describe the electrical system on an airplane, then you know that aircraft systems like these can be complicated to explain, even with a detailed schematic! ...Read Full Post
View ArticleWomen in Aviation to Celebrate 25 Years at Annual Conference
When it comes to nonprofit organizations in the aviation industry, Women in Aviation, International is one of the best accidental success stories there is. The organization will celebrate its 25th...
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Modern-Day Amelia Earhart Makes A Name For Herself
Photo © Fly With Amelia FoundationWhen pilot and news anchor Amelia Earhart agreed to an interview with me this past week, I was pretty excited. I mean, with a name like Amelia Earhart, she's obviously...
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Are You an Annoying Flight Instructor?
Photo © Tim Boyle/GettyFor the most part, we remember our flight instructors with fondness. Who else can we hold responsible for introducing us to the beauty of flight during private pilot training...
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Plane Spotting: It's in Their Blood
Photo Courtesy NYCAviationYou've seen them out there, standing around the perimeter fence in terrible weather with their binoculars and telescope lenses aimed at the sky. They come from different...
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The Institute for Aerospace Education: Investing in Aviation's Youth
Photo Courtesy of IAEIf you're reading this, then you probably already know that the aviation industry is home to some of the best people. I was reminded of this recently when I did an interview with...
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Flight Planning Tips for Beginners
Photo © Sarina HoustonFor pilots in the early stages of flight training, planning a cross-country flight can be an intimidating task. Broken down into steps, though, the flight planning process isn't...
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FCC Cell Phone Proposal: One More Reason to Buy Your Own Airplane
Photo © Scott Olson/Getty When the FCC announced a proposal to allow cell phone use on board aircraft, the public was outraged. It would seem that nobody wants to sit next to passengers blabbing away...
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Airport Security: Expect the Worst, Hope for the Best
Photo © John Raedle/Getty If you're not sure what to expect from TSA this holiday season, you're not the only one. This recently published article on the Seattle Times' website details the intricacies...
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Etsy: Unique Holiday Gifts for Aviators
Photo © RT D'Onofrio/Plane Pieces, Inc.Have you been on Etsy.com recently? If you haven't, you're missing out on some truly unique aviation finds. Did you know that you can get an iPhone dock made out...
View ArticleBig News: You Can Use Your Phone During Takeoff and Landing
The FAA said in a statement today that it will relax the regulations on electronic devices for airline passengers. Beginning as soon as airlines can legally adapt to the new policy, airline passengers...
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Reasons You Should (or Shouldn't!) Become a Pilot
Photo © Dave Miller/Armchair PhotographyIf you've done research on how to become a pilot, then you might find that a lot of pilots, especially furloughed airline pilots, will give you 100 reasons not...
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NBAA 2013 Recap: No Future for Skycatcher
Photo © Heinz Weber/FlickrCessna CEO Scott Ernest made waves last week at NBAA 2013 when he apparently said that the company's light sport aircraft, the Skycatcher, had a lot of problems and that there...
View ArticleGovernment Shutdown, Day 8: Some Contractors Recalled
We're over a week into the government shutdown and while congress tries to negotiate, thousands of employees remain out of work. In the aviation industry, many are troubled by the long-term effects...
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OIG: FAA Might Not be Ready by 2020
Image ©FAAWe've all heard about FAA delays and NextGen problems, so the idea that the FAA may not be able to meet its own mandated deadline isn't necessarily a surprise to anyone....Read Full Post
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ADS-B Equipment Decisions: What Will You Do?
Photo © FAA I don't own an airplane, so I can't say how difficult or expensive it might be to outfit your aircraft with ADS-B. Which is why I'd love to hear your input! Are you already ADS-B equipped?...
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