Spatial Disorientation: Understanding the Dangers for Pilots
Archives for » Page 28Spatial Disorientation and How to Help Reduce or Avoid It Spatial disorientation is a crucial safety issue for pilots, as it can lead to catastrophic consequences if not addressed. Spatial orientation is the ability of a pilot to maintain their awareness of their position and movement relative to the environment around […]
Instrument Approaches: What They Are and How Pilots Prepare for Them
Archives for » Page 28Instrument approaches add another layer of safety to pilot navigation Navigating an airplane or helicopter safely to its destination requires a thorough understanding of the various instrument approaches used in aviation. From visual flight approaches to non-precision and precision approaches, each type of approach has different components that must be mastered […]
Making Flights Smarter with Automation Airmanship
Archives for » Page 28Making Flights Smarter with Automation Airmanship How can we make our flights smarter and more efficient? One way is through the use of automation airmanship. By automating some of the tasks associated with flying, pilots can focus on the aspects of flying that require their human expertise and judgment. When used […]
Good Pilot Training Must Carry into Real-Life Flying
Archives for » Page 28Pilot training like a pro isn’t only for the simulators We’ve all flown imperfect approaches, scrambling to get back on profile in time to salvage the landing and save face with the boss. There may be a hundred different reasons for how we got there in the first place, but the […]
Crew Resource Management for the Owner/Operator
Archives for » Page 28Crew resource management for the Captain who owns the company I recently saw a job advertisement for a co-pilot position that would include flying the right seat for an owner/operator. For some reason, the position stayed open for quite some time. I’m guessing that the term “owner/operator” can be a little […]
Pilot Training Should Include Runway Confusion
Archives for » Page 28Pilot training for runway confusion can include learning of other’s mistakes From the beginning of pilot training (I mean early in the career of a student pilot), we are taught about runway awareness. Over and over, it is drilled into the student about the sacred nature of the runway and its […]
Pilot Training is Key to Helicopter Safety EASA Says
Archives for » Page 28HEMS pilot safety is a topic at EASA When I think of helicopter safety, the first thing I usually think of is helicopter emergency medical service (HEMS) operations. Yes, there are many more uses for rotorcraft. Of course, every life is essential, but what tugs at the heartstrings more than an […]
Crew Resource Management May Still Need Tweaking
Archives for » Page 28Crew Resource Management is important for all flights and crews It’s been over 30 years since I worked with this man, but I’ll never forget flying with the Captain with no concept of Crew Resource Management (CRM). The idea meant nothing to him. Seeing his name on the trip pairing was […]
Pilot Training vs Real-World Experience
Archives for » Page 28Pilot training critical, even with a pilot shortage I’m struggling with my feelings about the competency of the airline pilots of the future. I have always been confident and comfortable with the rigorous pilot training that all airline pilots endure. I also put a fair amount of faith in the experience […]
A Part 135 Charter Brings Back Popular Program for Students
Archives for » Page 28Part 135 charter helps students tour colleges around the country Now and then, you hear about a brilliant marketing move by a company looking to attract new customers or bring back the old ones. It’s hard to imagine a Part 135 charter company being creative enough to engage passengers who are […]