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Month: August 2021

Empty Promises and the Electron Hustle

August 23, 2021August 23, 2021 by Mark Mamelson

Ab Initio  From the Beginning It can be persuasively argued that the airplane’s primary purpose is to expediently convey humanity over long distances. Certainly, Wilbur and Orville’s contraption has scratched men’s itches to have fun, haul freight, and fight wars—but reeling in nautical miles at near-mach speeds remains the airplane’s raison d’être. From the dawn…

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SMS and the Stigmatization of Pilot Expertise

August 8, 2021August 8, 2021 by Mark Mamelson

Disclaimer: The FAA employs over 35,000 individuals, a great many of whom are smart, capable, and dedicated to the advancement of aviation. The fact that I have never, personally, met such an FAA employee in no way confutes the existence thereof.  *** There are two types of amateur pilots: those who fly for the sport,…

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