Aviation Airspace May Soon See Fewer Helicopters
Archives for » Page 17Aviation airspace may include more drones for unmanned aerial missions Helicopters are not always ideal. They are expensive, and maintenance costs can be high. Additionally, their safety records are considered marginal in certain industries. But their usefulness is hard to beat; they’ve been invaluable for organizations like law enforcement, offshore operations, […]
Pilot Medical | FAA Revises Mental Health Guidelines
Archives for » Page 17Prioritize your mental health without jeopardizing your pilot medical or career It’s no secret that many individuals struggle with mental health concerns, including pilots. However, the fear of jeopardizing their pilot medical has prevented many from seeking help. Thankfully, the FAA is addressing this issue. Currently, pilots face significant consequences for […]
Contact Approach Procedures | Landing Safely
Archives for » Page 17Contact Approach Procedures A contact approach is a procedure available to aircraft operating on an IFR flight plan. It allows pilots to deviate from the published instrument approach procedure and proceed visually to the destination airport while maintaining contact with the surface. The difference between a contact approach and a visual […]
ATOMATOFLAMES | What to Remember Before Flight
Archives for » Page 17ATOMATOFLAMES is a fun mnemonic for serious aviation safety Flying an aircraft embodies a unique blend of freedom and responsibility, and understanding the fundamental safety requirements is crucial for every pilot. One indispensable mnemonic that assists aviators in ensuring all essential equipment is onboard and operational is ATOMATOFLAMES (sometimes called “Tomato […]
Pilot Training Videos Offered on SocialFlight App
Archives for » Page 17App offers pilot training videos in addition to restaurant recommendations I recently heard about the SocialFlight mobile app and its intent to share aviation events with pilots looking for things to do on a layover. Most of us must rely on word-of-mouth advertising to find those little gems scattered around the […]
Flight Plans For Beagles
Archives for » Page 17Pilots receive incentives to file flight plans for rescue dogs Did you hear about the massive beagle rescue earlier this year? Four thousand beagles were transported from a research breeding facility in Virginia, making their way toward loving, caring foster homes and then finally to their forever families. Pilots flew a […]
Quality Pilot Training Not Enough to Lower Airline Minimums
Archives for » Page 17Pilot training hours requirements matter Republic Airlines asked for special consideration to lower the experience level of their new-hire first officers. They hoped the FAA would agree that their proprietary pilot training program was worth fewer flight hours. The Feds said no. The airline industry is in quite a quandary […]
Aircraft Mechanics Have Options for Training Certification
Archives for » Page 17Aircraft mechanics may earn FAA certification in multiple ways If I had a nickel for each time I tried to convince my kids to consider a trade school or apprenticeship program, I’d be rich beyond my wildest dreams. I can’t tell you how much I believe in on-the-job training (OJT) and […]
Part 135 Conformity Inspections Receive Help
Archives for » Page 17Companies working on conformity inspections for Part 135 operations get a hand Building a Part 135 operation is not for the faint of heart. Even growing an existing certificate by adding a new type of airplane takes grit and determination. We had the brilliant idea of adding a Citation to our […]
Pilot Medical | FAA Mental Health Committee to Help
Archives for » Page 17Mental Health is Less of a Hinderance to Pilot Medical Approval Pilots are often reluctant to seek help for mental health issues due to the stigma attached to it. However, there is a positive change on the horizon that can help with the stigma and allow for more openness during a […]