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70 Airports For His 70th Birthday

By Ben Sclair · July 1, 2026 · 5 Comments

To celebrate his 70th birthday, Oregon pilot Ray Phelan embarked on an ambitious mission: Landing his 1971 Beechcraft Bonanza at 70 different airports in a single day.

Is A Picture Really Worth A Thousand Words?

By Ben Sclair · June 17, 2026 · 1 Comment

Discover how Airborne Hotspots uses ADS-B data to visualize airspace traffic, resolve local airport conflicts, and track loss-of-separation events.

MOSAIC Regulations: How the Aviation Sausage Is Made

By Ben Sclair · June 10, 2026 · 5 Comments

FAA MOSAIC regulation logo illustration for light aircraft certification standards

Discover how industry volunteers are shaping the future of light aircraft under the FAA’s MOSAIC rules, filling critical gaps.

A Slightly Bigger Picture

By Ben Sclair · June 5, 2026 · 1 Comment

Line chart showing six-month U.S. aviation fuel price trends for Jet A and 100LL from December 2025 to May 2026.

Fuel price trends over time add a great deal of clarity to the marketplace.

Four Down, 608 to Go

By Ben Sclair · May 28, 2026 · 1 Comment

The FAA’s new Modern Skies tracker reveals critical delays in the radar upgrade project.

Maintenance: Is Less More? Or Just Less?

By Ben Sclair · May 13, 2026 · 16 Comments

Should the FAA extend annual inspection rules? Explore how changing maintenance intervals could solve mechanic shortages while reducing maintenance-induced risks.

Notes From SUN ‘n FUN 2026

By Ben Sclair · April 29, 2026 · 2 Comments

Highlights from SUN ’n FUN 2026, featuring new aviation technology, MOSAIC updates, and people.

What Is It About Airplanes?

By Ben Sclair · April 20, 2026 · 3 Comments

After nearly 67 years, pilot Barry Valentine reunited with the 1959 Cessna 150 near where he first soloed, thanks to a heartwarming gesture from its owner.

Why does it take so long?

By Ben Sclair · April 9, 2026 · Leave a Comment

The FAA’s massive 471-page Part 141 modernization report is here. Use Skyfarer’s interactive hub to make understanding and commenting on the report easier.

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