The History of TCAS The original Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS I) was designed to reduce the risk of mid-air collisions by increasing pilot awareness of nearby aircraft. The system monitors the airspace
Takeoff or landing at an uncontrolled airport still has procedures My boss wanted to see the sun’s total eclipse a few years ago, so we piled into the Gulfstream and headed to Tennessee, where the
What is a Hydraulic Lock? A hydraulic lock is too much liquid in the combustion chamber. It often occurs after the shutdown of a radial engine, when some of the oil drains into the combustion
Aviation airspace may include more drones for unmanned aerial missions Helicopters are not always ideal. They are expensive, and maintenance costs can be high. Additionally, their safety records are considered marginal in certain industries. But
Pilot training hours requirements matter Republic Airlines asked for special consideration to lower the experience level of their new-hire first officers. They hoped the FAA would agree that their proprietary pilot training program was worth
The NTSB Recommends Changes to FAA Regulations Regarding PEDs The use of personal electronic devices for nonoperational purposes is becoming a critical safety concern in aviation. The NTSB has recommended that the FAA regulations change
Flight Planning Update Eliminates Paper Charts Exciting news for international flight planning! ForeFlight has introduced ocean plotting capabilities to their mobile app, eliminating the need for paper charts. With oceanic plotting, pilots can easily: Plan
Lessons from pilot training may have helped avoid accident In a shocking turn of events, it appears that a recent Challenger upset had nothing to do with aviation weather, contrary to popular belief. While the
Pilot Training and Technology Approximately every day, somewhere in the world, a plane is forced to divert due to smoke or fire in the cockpit. The Canadian Transportation Safety Board warns that pilots only have
Pilot Training Tips for Takeoff Rotation Rates In the beginning of my pilot training, I had an instructor who believed that takeoffs should resemble rocket launches, even in a small aircraft like our 172. I
The History of TCAS The original Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS I) was designed to reduce the risk of mid-air collisions by increasing pilot awareness of nearby aircraft. The system monitors the airspace
Takeoff or landing at an uncontrolled airport still has procedures My boss wanted to see the sun’s total eclipse a few years ago, so we piled into the Gulfstream and headed to Tennessee, where the
What is a Hydraulic Lock? A hydraulic lock is too much liquid in the combustion chamber. It often occurs after the shutdown of a radial engine, when some of the oil drains into the combustion
Aviation airspace may include more drones for unmanned aerial missions Helicopters are not always ideal. They are expensive, and maintenance costs can be high. Additionally, their safety records are considered marginal in certain industries. But
Pilot training hours requirements matter Republic Airlines asked for special consideration to lower the experience level of their new-hire first officers. They hoped the FAA would agree that their proprietary pilot training program was worth
The NTSB Recommends Changes to FAA Regulations Regarding PEDs The use of personal electronic devices for nonoperational purposes is becoming a critical safety concern in aviation. The NTSB has recommended that the FAA regulations change
Flight Planning Update Eliminates Paper Charts Exciting news for international flight planning! ForeFlight has introduced ocean plotting capabilities to their mobile app, eliminating the need for paper charts. With oceanic plotting, pilots can easily: Plan
Lessons from pilot training may have helped avoid accident In a shocking turn of events, it appears that a recent Challenger upset had nothing to do with aviation weather, contrary to popular belief. While the
Pilot Training and Technology Approximately every day, somewhere in the world, a plane is forced to divert due to smoke or fire in the cockpit. The Canadian Transportation Safety Board warns that pilots only have
Pilot Training Tips for Takeoff Rotation Rates In the beginning of my pilot training, I had an instructor who believed that takeoffs should resemble rocket launches, even in a small aircraft like our 172. I
