Julia Arehart

Missing baffling screws.

Oshkosh AirVenture gave Ed Wischmeyer the opportunity to look around at the newest ideas in aviation and to think about the larger implications of what he was seeing. He speculates about what works, what doesn't and how manufacturers and consumers alike could make the world of flying a better place.

Heeding manufacturer overhaul times, about the repairman certificate.

Modern avionics, knowledge of the weather, a sturdy airframe and a cell phone make cross-country trips less of a gamble.