ILS Approach May Soon Be Monitored By Remote ATC
Archives for » Page 43What will an ILS approach be like if the controller is miles away from the airport? Remote Air Traffic Control is finally here and we should probably get used to it. Yes, I realize that when I’m flying an ILS approach down to minimums at an uncontrolled field, there’s no control […]
Flight Plan to Sustainability Through New Program
Archives for » Page 43As companies look toward helping the environment, NBAA offers a flight plan for sustainability The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) is getting serious about leading the way for environmental sustainability within aviation. They just introduced an accreditation program that will recognize business aviation organizations willing to flight plan their way to […]
Flight Plan Requirement Changes For Helicopters In NYC
Archives for » Page 43Flight plan bills in NYC look to limit helicopter activity The last time I flew my boss into a New Jersey airport, it was for the sole purpose of catching a helicopter flight into the heart of New York City. The flight plan time was something like 3 minutes and I […]
Aviation Airspace Boundaries Are Not To Be Messed With
Archives for » Page 43Know your aviation airspace before you enter Waaaaay back in my freshly minted private pilot days, I remember how happy I was to check off one of the requirements for earning my commercial pilot’s license. I was flying a long cross country from somewhere in New York to somewhere in Pennsylvania […]
FAR Regulations Change for Drone Operators
Archives for » Page 43FAR regulations require the identification of unmanned aircraft I remember years ago when the very light jet (VLJ) movement started. I was an event representative for the new Eclipse VLJ and I heard it all. “Where’s the rest of the plane”? “Do I have to ship my luggage separately”? But the […]
Aviation Weather, System Malfunctions and the Accident Chain
Archives for » Page 43Aviation weather combined with electrical failure leads a short trip into the ground It’s true confession time; I’m not too fond of electrical systems. Always have, always will. I’m not even sure how I’ve made it through 30 years of ground schools, every one of which started out with the electrical […]
Aviation Weather Technology Advances Enhance Safety
Archives for » Page 43Aviation weather flying is getting safer and more exciting with technological advances Aviation weather has been a challenge for pilots since the first brave soul flew through the clouds and came out the other side. We sure have come a long way since then, and apparently, the best is yet to […]
Crew Resource Management Might Have Saved Earnhardt’s Jet
Archives for » Page 43Crew resource management isn’t something to overlook, especially during flight Not many pilots know the terror of bouncing down the runway, trying desperately to regain control before the unthinkable happens. In this situation, the unlucky pilots know the gut-wrenching feeling of being along for the ride. I know because I’m one […]
Pilot Training Scholarships and More from WAI Conference
Archives for » Page 43Pilot training and women in the aviation industry were encouraged at the recent virtual WAI Pilot training isn’t the only thing that has moved online this year; aviation conferences have moved their events to the virtual stage too. Women in Aviation International conference just wrapped up it’s first virtual conference in […]
Part 135 Operator NetJets Supports Sustainable Fuel Company
Archives for » Page 43Part 135 operators may have more sustainable fuel options soon As part of an effort to support the sustainable fuel industry, Part 135 Fractional Operator NetJets has purchased a 20% share in WasteFuel, a company with an incredible vision for our planet. WasteFuel is on a mission to convert landfill waste […]