FAA Regulations Regarding Rest
Archives for » Page 34Are the FAA regulations regarding pilot rest enough to prevent fatigue? I’ve been out of the airline world for over a decade now, but it doesn’t take much to bring me back to the memories of the bone-weary, soul-crushing exhaustion that I used to experience regularly. Of course, the FAA Regulations […]
Crew Resource Management with Artificial Intelligence
Archives for » Page 34Crew resource management receives an artificial helping hand I remember when I was first introduced to crew resource management (CRM) during one of my recurrent airline classes. What a fantastic concept it was at the time. The first officers in the room were thrilled that we finally had a voice. We […]
Part 135 Operators Flying into Europe Will See Changes
Archives for » Page 34Operators flying into Europe will soon see changes in Part 135 operations I’ve never had the privilege of flying into Europe, which is probably why the idea of doing so is slightly intimidating to me. However, for those of you who fly in Europe, I’m sure it’s a walk in the […]
Pilot Training for the Common Accidents
Archives for » Page 34Circle-to-land and runway incursion pilot training could use a more realistic approach When experienced pilots continue to make fatal mistakes while executing routine circle-to-land approaches, it might be time to stop and wonder why. There must be something missing in our pilot training programs. Do we train enough for “real life” […]
Pilot training for real-life go-around scenarios
Archives for » Page 34Go-around pilot training can help remove the stigma of failure “Cleared for the visual,” he said. I snapped off the autopilot and pointed the nose toward the runway. I was high and fast, at idle power, and full flaps, but I was determined to make it. My co-pilot called off my […]
The Flight Plan That Saves Lives
Archives for » Page 34I’ll never forget how gratifying it was to file a flight plan as a Mercy Flight pilot. I wasn’t taking some rich family to the islands for vacation. I was on my way to save a life. When I got the call, someone was critically ill or injured and every second […]
Part 135 Rest Requirements May Have New Recommendations
Archives for » Page 34Rest requirements for Part 135 pilots may change We had just shut down after a long day of doing battle with Florida thunderstorms and demanding Part 135 passengers. Ice cold beer was on our minds as we closed the jet’s door and headed inside. We had the evening all planned out: […]
Flying A Visual Without An ILS Approach Backup
Archives for » Page 34What could happen if you flew an ILS approach without a visual backup? Last week, I had an eye-opening experience while flying from Arkansas to the Dekalb-Peachtree Airport in Georgia. The weather was VFR, but it was late at night and I was unfamiliar with the area. No worries, I would […]
IA Renewal for Maintenance Personnel Offered at CTS
Archives for » Page 34IA renewal offered through CTS Did you know CTS offers more than just pilot training programs? We also provide various maintenance training, including 2 hours of IA renewal credit through our Maintenance Human Factors course. IA renewal allows maintenance personnel to be eligible for an Inspection Authorization rating through the FAA. […]
Your North Atlantic Track flight plan may get simpler
Archives for » Page 34Your North Atlantic Track flight plan may get simpler It’s fun when my non-aviation friends look up at the contrails in the sky and ask me how pilots know where they’re going. “There are highways in the sky,” I would say, leaving them mystified and feeling pretty good about myself and […]