The Unique Insurance Needs of Pilots
Archives for » Page 68Pilots are a special breed of worker. I honestly don’t know any other employee group that is required to jump through more physical and mental hoops just to get to work. But I get it…most aircraft don’t land themselves and since 35,000 feet is no place to have a medical hiccup, […]
The Art of the Proper Maintenance Write Up
Archives for » Page 68Last week my co-pilot and I were climbing through FL310, casually discussing the events of the day, when we were suddenly interrupted by the bright glare of the HYDRAULIC PUMP warning light. As always, I took a deep breath to give myself a few seconds to fully comprehend what the warning […]
The Risk of Hypoxia
Archives for » Page 68Basic Aviation Physiology Flying has significant effects on the human body and in many ways the body is ill suited for it. Our cells are reliant upon oxygenation. This becomes problematic at altitude where there is less oxygen available. Indeed, the body is prone to experiencing an oxygen deficiency, hypoxia, in […]
Winter fueling – Timing is key
Archives for » Page 68As the days get shorter and the temperatures start to hover at or below freezing, it’s a good idea to spend a few extra minutes thinking about the best time to fuel your aircraft prior to each flight. During the warmer seasons, it’s common to pick up the phone and call […]
The Role of Crew Resource Management
Archives for » Page 68 A Definition and Part 135 / IS-BAO Training Requirement Crew Resource Management, more commonly referred to as CRM, is the study and application of respectful, open communication. It oftentimes examines the different barriers that crewmembers may encounter and emphasizes an individual’s role as both a follower and leader. CRM and […]
OAT, SAT, TAT, RAT…..WAT ????? (I mean WHAT??)
Archives for » Page 68Part 135 or 91 Temperatures matter beyond OAT Are there really that many ways to measure temperature in an aircraft? And are they all equally important? Now that the temperatures have started to plummet, a review of which values really matter in our day-to-day operation seems appropriate. What Do All These […]
Icing: Concerns & Considerations
Archives for » Page 68Staying Safe in Winter Weather Winter flying is generally characterized by increased weather hazards. Arguably, the most significant of these is icing and its many associated risks. Pilots must be aware of the different types of structural icing they may encounter: clear icing, rime icing and mixed icing. Being able to […]
Crew Briefings: Expecting the Unexpected
Archives for » Page 68I always get a pang in my gut when I hear about an aviation accident. I want to know what happened, what kind of aircraft was involved, the background of the crew…. I guess I’m looking for reassurance that this won’t happen to me, that I would recognize the “accident chain” […]
Custom-built Online Aviation Training by CTS
Archives for » Page 68Creating online aviation courses is what we do. Let us create your next in-house training, hassle-free. All operations have different requirements and specific training needs. While previously it may have been necessary for you to gather your training from many different sources (some online outsourced options, some in-house, others supplemented from […]
International Aircraft Security: Assessing and Preventing Threats
Archives for » Page 68International security for corporate aviation flight crew. The ability for flight crew to assess and prevent threats during international operations can be the difference between a safe and unsafe flight. Different threats may arise based on the different risks involved with particular flights such as environmental threats or natural disasters, carrying […]