In-Flight Safety » Page 6The Importance of Situational Awareness in Fixed Wing Training Situational awareness (SA) is a vital flight skill, but unlike steep turns or short-field landings, it’s not something you can master in
In-Flight Safety » Page 6Situational Awareness Background Losing situational awareness can be both gradual and dangerous. Here’s the good news: situational awareness can be restored—often quickly—if the pilot or crew recognizes the warning signs and
In-Flight Safety » Page 6Background of TAWS The Terrain Awareness and Warning System (TAWS) was developed in response to the alarming number of Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT) accidents, which occur when an airworthy aircraft
In-Flight Safety » Page 6TCAS Background Pilots are responsible for safely maneuvering aircraft through the skies and avoiding potential collisions. To assist with this crucial task, most have relied on the Traffic Collision Avoidance System
In-Flight Safety » Page 6Essential Classes of Fire and Portable Extinguishers Training Safety aboard aircraft demands uncompromising attention to detail, planning, and preparation. Among the many responsibilities of pilots and crew, understanding fire safety is
In-Flight Safety » Page 6CFIT Background The General Aviation Joint Steering Committee conducted a study of General Aviation Controlled Flight into Terrain (CFIT) accidents and found that an overreliance on automation was a precursor to
In-Flight Safety » Page 6How SOPs Affect CFIT Every aviation incident or accident has a connection to Human Factors and Crew Resource Management (CRM) in one way or another. Each link of the error chain
In-Flight Safety » Page 6TAWS Definition The Terrain Avoidance and Warning System (TAWS) provides the flight crew with sufficient information and alerting to detect a potentially hazardous situation so the crew can take effective action
In-Flight Safety » Page 6Class B Airspace Class B airspace plays a critical role in advanced flight operations, especially for professional pilots who frequently operate in and around complex, high-density traffic areas. Whether you’re managing
In-Flight Safety » Page 6Electronic Flight Bag – Thermal Runaway Dangers The NBAA reports that incidents involving smoke, extreme heat, or fire from lithium-ion batteries occur more than once a week on U.S. aircraft. It’s
In-Flight Safety » Page 6The Importance of Situational Awareness in Fixed Wing Training Situational awareness (SA) is a vital flight skill, but unlike steep turns or short-field landings, it’s not something you can master in
In-Flight Safety » Page 6Situational Awareness Background Losing situational awareness can be both gradual and dangerous. Here’s the good news: situational awareness can be restored—often quickly—if the pilot or crew recognizes the warning signs and
In-Flight Safety » Page 6Background of TAWS The Terrain Awareness and Warning System (TAWS) was developed in response to the alarming number of Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT) accidents, which occur when an airworthy aircraft
In-Flight Safety » Page 6TCAS Background Pilots are responsible for safely maneuvering aircraft through the skies and avoiding potential collisions. To assist with this crucial task, most have relied on the Traffic Collision Avoidance System
In-Flight Safety » Page 6Essential Classes of Fire and Portable Extinguishers Training Safety aboard aircraft demands uncompromising attention to detail, planning, and preparation. Among the many responsibilities of pilots and crew, understanding fire safety is
In-Flight Safety » Page 6CFIT Background The General Aviation Joint Steering Committee conducted a study of General Aviation Controlled Flight into Terrain (CFIT) accidents and found that an overreliance on automation was a precursor to
In-Flight Safety » Page 6How SOPs Affect CFIT Every aviation incident or accident has a connection to Human Factors and Crew Resource Management (CRM) in one way or another. Each link of the error chain
In-Flight Safety » Page 6TAWS Definition The Terrain Avoidance and Warning System (TAWS) provides the flight crew with sufficient information and alerting to detect a potentially hazardous situation so the crew can take effective action
In-Flight Safety » Page 6Class B Airspace Class B airspace plays a critical role in advanced flight operations, especially for professional pilots who frequently operate in and around complex, high-density traffic areas. Whether you’re managing
In-Flight Safety » Page 6Electronic Flight Bag – Thermal Runaway Dangers The NBAA reports that incidents involving smoke, extreme heat, or fire from lithium-ion batteries occur more than once a week on U.S. aircraft. It’s