Cold and getting colder
Archives for » Page 66What cold temperatures mean to calculating a pressure altitude correction High-to-low, look-out-below! We’ve been hearing that since our private-pilot days. But what about “Cold and low, look out below”? How many times have you heard that warning? And what does it mean anyway? I think it is safe to say that […]
How Interference Testing Affect GPS Navigation
Archives for » Page 66The US military has been conducting large scale national security exercises in which GPS navigation signals are degraded to test defense systems and preparedness. I certainly understand the necessity for such testing – I want us to be ready for anything the bad guys throw our way, but has the FAA […]
New Online Pilot Training Initiatives at CTS
Archives for » Page 66Learning Checkpoints, Case Studies, and User-Guided Tutorials The CTS team of developers has been hard at work creating ways to add more user engagement to the tutorial experience and we’re excited to introduce three new interactive initiatives for our tutorials: Learning Checkpoints, Case Studies, and User-Guided Tutorials. Learning Checkpoints are questions […]
Flight Visualization with Chair Flying
Archives for » Page 66The Value of Repetition Norman Vincent Peale is credited with saying that “repetition of the same thought or physical action develops into habit, which repeated frequently enough becomes an automatic reflex”. In the case of flying, having the correct automatic reflex is crucial. Chair flying is one of the best ways […]
New Lithium Ion Battery Shipping Marks and Labels for 2019
Archives for » Page 66Time’s up! The two year transition period is over. January 1, 2019 was the end of the “phase-in” for the new marks and labels for lithium ion batteries. . Throw your old lithium ion battery shipping labels in the trash and make sure you have the new labels ready to go. […]
Part 135 Online Pilot Training: Take the leap! Part IV
Archives for » Page 66The Pilot’s View Let’s say you’re a pilot who works for an amazing company that has decided to transition to world class online pilot training. Maybe you’re not so sure about it…how it works, what you will get out of it, how difficult it will be….. Maybe you just want to […]
RNAV SIDs, Making Sense of Climb Via
Archives for » Page 66The importance of RNAV SID phraseology In recent years, area navigation (RNAV) has been gaining a significant foothold in the National Airspace (NAS) as ground-based navigation is being relied upon less. The preference for RNAV is substantiated by the decease in radio communications and increased navigation predictability associated with it. While […]
Part 135 Online Pilot Training: Take the leap! Part III
Archives for » Page 66Enrolling in online pilot training in a digital world OK. You’ve made the decision to modernize your aviation training department to join the e-learning world. What now? Well, just like in the old days when the yellow pages let your fingers do the walking, online pilot training lets your fingers do […]
Defining the Critical Engine
Archives for » Page 66This week’s blog entry on the critical engine is for our piston and turboprop audience. In single-engine operations, your only engine is the “critical” engine. However, for multi-engine aircraft, the critical engine is commonly defined as the engine whose failure would cause the greatest negative performance impact. Part 1 of 14 […]
Part 135 Online Pilot Training: Take the Leap! Part II
Archives for » Page 66So you’re thinking about upgrading your training department and converting to computer-based….Let’s talk benefits! In my experience as both the student and the instructor, here are the top 6 benefits I’ve found for converting to a computer-based training department. Consistency. Everybody gets the same high-quality product. No more dragging in a […]