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True. But if you want to fly in certain airspaces you need it. Just like Mode C. Nothing more. Nor was it ever designed to. ADSB was designed to expand and manage controlled airspace as I mentioned early. Never said it would. I stated one of the reasons for the Remote ID drone rule is security...

Ha. It’s a rhetorical question I’ve asked for years. Classic answer. If you’re talking about ADS-B then not really. NextGen airspace control has been on the table for decades. It was going to happen. That is the basic function for ADSB. Not for other people to feel safer. And it was not forced...

Yes. Enforcement. However, the study only tracked a very small slice of the NAS in an area, which in my experience would be considered statistically insignificant with drone vs aircraft interactions. The fact URSA was one of the “researchers” sends a red flag for me on the entire study. But...

From a historical standpoint, you'll find in that period it was the opinions and efforts of one person who pushed most things through especially on such a new industry. Look to any industry of that time period. Even the military aviation side was not settled or recognized until the same time...

Excellent reference. Few people today know of its existence or historical significance, or the work Komons did at the FAA. But its the review of the actual 1926 ACRs that ties everything together. If you would like I can try and find a link to those original regulations?

You need to put this in context. 1920s context. First there were zero civil aviation regulations until December 1926 when the original Air Commerce Regulations were posted. And 2nd, there were no civil aviation experts to perform any scientific studies back then either. As touched on in the...

I had never read about any military connection only a safety connection as that is what drove the medical requirement along with all the other first regulations in 1926 with the implementation of the CARs. But below is a historical piece on the who and how the first AMEs came to be...

Looks more like a fixed-wing mechanic's brain as they tend to be more challenged. Most helicopter mechanics keep thought processes more streamlined: work, play, and when does happy hour start... but not necessarily in that order.;)

I believe the top youtuber made north of $50 million last year. Also personally know the parents of a couple TikTok'rs who make around $5 million a year. Its very profitable if you have the views and subscribers. Hence the reasons for filming the unusual or if one has incredible talent. Here is...

If you look a little deeper you'll find the 20 year felony statements do not apply to his aircraft operating violations under Title 49. Those were dealt with by the FAA administratively last year with the revocation of his pilot certificate. His current charge(s) are under Title 18 and apply to...

FYI: in general, the latitude wander is mainly set for northern or southern hemisphere operations. Each OEM has their own process for each hemisphere. That said, some OEMs do offer specific settings if you plan to operate in one latitude region like a polar region. So unless you plan to fly...

Any voltage below 12v the battery is considered dead from a maintenance standpoint. And the longer it stays in a discharged state (less than 12.4v) the more permanent the sulfidation (damage) becomes. FYI: The Cessna clocks are a known battery killer. I usually recommend disconnecting them or...

Maybe before spending money on a jump pack check to see if you have a parasitic drain on the electrical system and look to purchase a proper battery maintainer? Allowing a battery to go dead (less than 12v) only reduces its life and permanently damages it.

Yes. Keep in mind, aviation has been heavily regulated since day one and it was often stated only the nuclear industry was regulated more. The EPA and OSHA mentioned above are relatively new regulatory entities starting in the early 70s and are heavily influenced by other issues that do not...

Probably the other way... not enough 12 volt aircraft needing a jump to justify keeping up a 12 volt unit. I had both but they don't last forever and depending on the type can be a bit expensive.

I would say that is paramount to our discussion. I was under the impression we were discussing only aviation regulations and not regulations in general as the chart and report above indicate? If the latter then I agree completely as the EPA and OSHA alone have added "millions" of new regulations...

Hate to disappoint you but they only talk about the millions $$ (billions $$ in some reports) of product liability costs that Cessna, Beech, and the others passed on to the consumer, i.e., you. No mention of regulation costs. And if GARA hadn’t passed Cessna would have permanently closed its...

Not guesswork, only facts. While I know you want to connect the dots to the regulatory angle, you’ll find plenty of authoritative evidence it is/was the long term effects of on-going product liability costs I mentioned above is the real culprit. The industry never recovered from those times. If...

My reply is to your original comment below that implies to me the high price of your hobby is due to the regulations. The philosophical side of the burdens of law and rule is a separate topic and should get its own thread. Regardless, current and past aviation regulations are not the reason your...

How so? The same regulations have been in place for 60+ years even during the heyday of private aviation and did not hold back that growth period at all. The things that affected cost were a reduced interest in private GA in the 70s, increased tort awards, and a reduced support market which is...