The Decision to go-around
Archives for » Page 67 When to stay and when to go When progressing through flight training in the military, a go-around was one of the first maneuvers I learned. At the same time, we are taught that taking a conservative approach to flying is the safer route to take. There is usually a correlation […]
Part 135 Online Training: Take the leap!
Archives for » Page 67As a retired line pilot, Chief Pilot, and Check Airman I’ve witnessed and presented training in varying ways, from old schoolhouse training to online, we’ve tried them all. This is part 1 of a blog series dedicated to making a switch to online training. Once you’ve reaped the benefits, you won’t […]
Midair Collision Avoidance
Archives for » Page 67 Remaining safe in the air Midair Collisions (MACs) are one of the greatest threats to pilots even though they are oftentimes preventable. Indeed, by recognizing MACs as a threat and defining and utilizing the see-and-avoid concept, while simultaneously working to improve individual scanning techniques, MACs can become a less common […]
H135 Training – New to CTS
Archives for » Page 67H135 Training for Multiple Models CTS is adding a new course on the Airbus H135 (EC-135) models T3/P3 and T3H/P3H to our extensive course library. It features tutorials covering the following systems: Electrical, Fuel, Hydraulic, Powerplant (Pratt & Whitney and Turbomeca), and the Caution and Warning System (CPDS and Helionix). Each […]
Bird Strike
Archives for » Page 67What to do in the Event of a Bird Strike Birds are a significant threat to aviation and their presence presents many potential hazards. A bird strike may be so small that it goes completely unnoticed by the crew until the walk around after landing. However, the potential for something much […]
SLD Icing: Avoid, avoid, avoid!
Archives for » Page 67 Supercooled Large Droplets…If that phrase doesn’t make your skin crawl, then you probably haven’t inadvertently flown into them. The dreaded SLD…You know there is something different about this icing encounter because of the “splat” noise that it makes as the big fat water droplets hit your windshield and instantly freeze. […]
Electronic Flight Bags
Archives for » Page 67CTS now offers an Electronic Flight Bags (EFB) course featuring the following tutorial: Introduction to EFBs, EFB Operation, and Abnormal and Emergency Procedures. The tutorial contains interactive slides and learning checkpoints to keep the user engaged and assess their progress through the training. In addition to the visual learning experience, students […]
Concise Communications in the Air
Archives for » Page 67How to make yourself a better, safer pilot. Radio communications are a huge part of a pilot’s daily life. From getting the ATIS broadcast prior to taking off to receiving ground clearance for parking, the reality is that a pilot’s listening and speaking skills are constantly at the forefront of the […]
Missing the missed approach
Archives for » Page 67It was a dark and snowy night… Our non -tower destination would require an approach through a mountain pass, with an equally precise missed approach back out through the mountains, if necessary. With 2 hours of flying still to go, our 4:00 AM wakeup call was starting to catch up to […]
Home for the Holidays
Archives for » Page 67Flying with Family & Friends With the holidays quickly approaching many pilots, especially those with roots in general aviation, choose to fly with family and friends. There are a handful of tips, tricks, and important reminders that can help such flights go more smoothly that are worth keeping in mind. General […]