Aviation Airspace Keeps Getting Busier
Archives for » Page 30Aviation airspace is getting congested It’s all over the news lately – people are back to flying, and they’re back in droves. So much so that the congestion of aviation airspace is becoming a hot topic. Airline flights are full, business aviation is booming, general aviation is back, and we also […]
SMS Aviation Programs Are Not Just for Pilots Anymore
Archives for » Page 30SMS aviation programs can benefit more than just flight crews Safety management systems (SMS) aviation programs are growing in popularity, not just because they are mandatory for Part 121 operators but also because they work. Look at how safe the airlines are these days. Safety experts credit this exceptional safety record […]
Pilot Training Receives Help with a New Partnership
Archives for » Page 30Pilot training simplified to benefit trainees A long time ago, when I began my pilot training, there were no guarantees. So we did what we could to climb up the ladder and tag along with a crusty old pilot flying a ratty old twin, desperate to get some multi-engine time to […]
Part 135 MEL Requirements Are in a Free Manual
Archives for » Page 30Part 135 operators can receive a manual regarding MEL requirements For a Part 135 company, the Minimum Equipment List (MEL) is life. It’s the difference between profit and loss, reliability and uncertainty, and business and bankruptcy. Pilots know it, and management knows it, but all the customer knows is that they […]
TCAS Alerts Still a Problem During ILS Approaches at Denver International
Archives for » Page 30TCAS alerts are most helpful when followed I wonder if the phase of flight makes a big difference in the reaction time of a pilot getting a TCAS alert. For example, do we snap to attention during the climb/descent or cruise phase because we don’t expect to have a traffic conflict […]
Simplifying Aviation Airspace in the Busy Northeast
Archives for » Page 30Congested aviation airspace in the northeast with much-needed relief I remember when IFR flight planning was simple. You had your Victor Airways and your Jet Routes. That was it; pick one and be on your way. The charts weren’t a spider web with hundreds of options. Aviation airspace was mostly “space,” […]
Pilot Training Need May Benefit from Retirement Age Increase
Archives for » Page 30Pilot training shortage may get an age-related change As aviation travel comes roaring back after the pandemic, airlines are left scrambling to fill their empty seats up front. As a result, pilot training classes are looking sparse for the regionals, which may be why I just got a postcard offering a […]
Pilot Training Needed for King Air Fire Mapping Technology
Archives for » Page 30Specialized Pilot Training for new King Air Fire Mapping Technology Forest fires terrify me. I used to take comfort in the fact that they were just “nature at work,” getting rid of the old and making way for the new. Now, I understand there is more to them. Thankfully, technology is […]
Aviation Weather Winter Challenges and New Technology
Archives for » Page 30New ice protection technology designed to help flying in winter aviation weather Every season comes with its aviation weather challenges. Spring and summer offer the thrill of thunderstorms and tornado avoidance; Fall brings us level 5 hurricanes. But where do I begin with how much I dislike flying in Winter? For […]
Multi-Engine Pilot Training with Smart Rudder Bias
Archives for » Page 30Pilot training and flight are a bit safer and easier with Smart Rudder Bias The next generation of pilots is here. I’m a little jealous. When I started, I had round dials; they have flat screens now. I had an ADF; they have the comforting pink line of Garmin. I had […]