You are holding in your hands the last problem of this magazine that will be printed theoretically and mailed to clients. Existing subscriptions will certainly be moved to sibling publication IFR starting with its March problem.
As veteran viewers may remember, in 2023 this publication was gotten from Belvoir Media Team by Traveling Media Group , currently Firecrown. Firecrown has actually made business choice to stop sustaining the cost of printing and mailing issues of Aeronautics Safety and security , and releasing them on-line rather, devoid of any registration fees and most likely sustained by advertisements. While there has actually been some conversation of bringing the publication’s web content to on the internet sister magazine AVweb.com , the information had not been completed by this issue’s due date.
Additionally unsure at this writing is what function, if any, I will have going forward, together with our regular factors. Firecrown has delineated what it wants to do, and I have reacted with proposals of my very own.
Meanwhile, I intend to take this opportunity to thank a couple of individuals. To start with, Paul Bertorelli and Tim Cole , both of Belvoir , who offered me this opportunity and waited patiently as I learned the ropes. Thanks additionally to Ken Ibold, my precursor, to Larry Anglisano at Air travel Customer and to Frank Bowlin at IFR
There likewise have been numerous authors who have actually added their understanding and know-how to these web pages over the years. Among them, in no certain order, are Tom Turner, Bob Wright, Mike Hart, Dave Higdon, Mike Berry, Mike Banner and, of course, the existing plant of regular factors, Matt Johnson, Ryan Motte and Jim Wolper. Many thanks likewise to Cory Emberson, our proofreader, that has had to tolerate my late-night, last-minute job practices all this time around. Several other individuals likewise have my many thanks and recognition.
I have actually helmed this publication for greater than 20 years. I made a couple of errors along the road, however I have actually found out a lot, as well, especially from you, our readers. Thank you.
I’ll see you on the ramp or hear you on the frequency. Fly risk-free!