Chris Dancy
Chris Dancy
advantage aviation beyond flying general offer savings speed time
When you're flying 500 to 750 miles, general aviation is probably going to offer you a time savings over the airlines. Beyond that, the speed advantage does come into play.
affect clear flying hazards horizon hours matter
This is one of the hazards of flying at night, even on a clear night. Often you don't have a horizon for reference. It doesn't matter how many hours flying you have. It can affect you.
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The whole idea is to get someone who has thought about flying, but hasn't taken that first step, to get out there to experience it. That way he can get a pretty good idea if he wants to become a pilot or not.
advantage airport aviation business closer community drive fly general less likely lost major needed security taking ticket time ultimate wait
A business person who is taking advantage of general aviation is more likely to be able to fly to a community airport that is much closer to his ultimate destination than if, for instance, he needed to drive from a major airport. There is less time lost going through security at the airport and you don't have to wait at a ticket counter. It's a significant advantage.
bit caused intended program soldier worked
Soldier in the Shadows. Unfortunately, it caused a little bit of a scare, but the program worked the way it was intended to.
trend
It has slowed some, but the trend is still down.