Aviation Safety
Magnets, Electricity You and Me.
By Bernie Willis Some days I wish magnetism was as simple as moving metal filings around on a piece of paper with a magnet underneath. But if it were simple we wouldn’t have radios, lights, LED’s, cars, trucks or airplanes, just sail boats lost at sea out of sight of land. Our understanding of magnetism…
Read MoreOPINION: A safe transition to unleaded aviation fuel must be methodical and cautious
By Will Day, Executive Director, Alaska Air Carriers Association, and Adam White, Government and Legislative Affairs Advocate, Alaska Airmen’s Association Alaska’s reliance on aviation to meet basic human needs is unparalleled in the United States. A staggering 82% of our communities are situated beyond the road system, making air transportation the primary resource for travel,…
Read MoreTools to Navigate the Fire Season in Alaska
Tom George, AOPA Alaska Regional Manager We are now firmly into the wildfire season in parts of Alaska. As the snow goes away, and the landscape dries out, smoke will invariably follow. As aviators, this means it is time to watch out for active fire fighting operations, as well as considering the potential impact of…
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