CTS Adds New Course: Performance-based Communication and Surveillance (PBCS)
Archives for » Page 40CTS has added a new training program, Performance-based Communication and Surveillance (PBCS). This course is intended to provide students with an overview of the PBCS concept, with emphasis on the use of CPDLC and ADS-B in oceanic, remote, and domestic operations. Our Performance-based Communication and Surveillance (PBCS) subject includes tutorials with […]
Crew Resource Management: Your Best Partner Might Be A Computer
Archives for » Page 40Crew Resource Management is essential and Garmin has a computer to help pilots My only spontaneous engine failure was in a Turbo Commander with two equally qualified pilots on board, myself and my co-worker. Unfortunately, I was in the right seat, so I instantly lost all say regarding the outcome of […]
Flight Planning Into Disaster Zones
Archives for » Page 40Flight planning after disaster strikes When I worked for an EMS Air Ambulance Company, we were usually on call whenever there was any natural (or manufactured) disaster within flying distance of our base. We were there, ready to serve, whether it was to deliver desperately needed supplies or to help with […]
Part 135 Maintenance Tracking Is Getting Easier
Archives for » Page 40Gone are the days of maintenance tracking at the desktop and printing papers, thanks to apps keeping things handy Keeping track of the maintenance paperwork for an aircraft can be a royal pain, even if you are the proud owner of a Cessna 172. Increase your record keeping responsibilities to include […]
CTS Adds New TSA TFSSP Content: Insider Threat Awareness
Archives for » Page 40Insider Threat Awareness We have expanded our TSA Twelve-Five Security Program training to include training on Insider Threat Awareness in order to comply with the most recent revision of the TFSSP. Insider incidents can result in loss of revenue, loss of life, and even threaten national security. For this reason, it is vital to […]
Pilot Training Extensions May Lead to Loss of Proficiency
Archives for » Page 40Pilot training extension and exemption effects being seen My boss is the kind of guy who notices everything. I mean EVERYTHING. Somehow he can see a tiny little warning light from the back row of a Falcon 2000. If he can see that, he can see me reaching down to disengage […]
Pilot Training: Heading to the Skies after Months Grounded
Archives for » Page 40Is pilot training all you need to knock the cobwebs off? Boy, it’s been a while since I’ve flown. I’m not going to lie – I’m a little concerned about my first trip post-Covid. It’s not going to be pretty. I’m trying to decide how to transition back into my day […]
Pilot Training for Smoke in the Cockpit
Archives for » Page 40Pilot training can only do so much for an in-flight fire Is there a pilot alive who doesn’t live in fear of the dreaded inflight fire? Besides not being able to breathe, smoke reduces the visibility inside the plane to zero. For those of us who have been fortunate enough to […]
First Class Medical: Beating The Blood Pressure Blues
Archives for » Page 40Your First Class Medical shouldn’t cause your blood pressure to rise I’ve always wondered if the nurse at my FAA First Class Medical knew that I was belly breathing in a desperate attempt to lower my blood pressure. I’ve heard that breathing so that your stomach visibly rises is an effective […]
New SMS Aviation Regulations: Concerns for Smaller Companies
Archives for » Page 40SMS Aviation Regulations May Be Cost-Prohibitive for Smaller Companies Aviation Safety Management System (SMS) programs have been in use for over 15 years; it’s not a new idea or concept. However, what IS new is the FAA’s upcoming mandatory requirement that all Part 135 operators, repair stations, and manufacturers establish their […]