The ability of an SMS to identify and eliminate hazards in corporate aviation may get a boost According to the FAA, the definition of a Safety Management System (SMS) is a “formal, top-down, organization-wide approach
A diabetes diagnosis may no longer mean a loss of your FAA First Class medical When my best friend told me that her son was interested in becoming a commercial pilot, she was over the
Part 91 takeoff minimums are still required, but not more stringent when accepting charitable passenger flights As a 10 year pilot for an air ambulance company, I understand the transportation needs of the sick and
New mediation allows pilots to advocate for their pilot medical without a lawyer As a thyroid cancer survivor, I am no stranger to the angst involved with losing my pilot medical and then waiting an
Logging more sleep hours can benefit your flying Ahhhh, the elusive search for sleep. If you’re anything like me, you might as well be looking for a pot of gold at the end of the
Helping your Pilot Medical Avoid a Dive When I was just starting out in aviation a hundred years ago, my biggest source of anxiety was my pilot medical. Specifically, passing the vision portion. I would
Your Pilot Medical may be affected by one of the main aspects aviation There has been plenty of research regarding the connection between Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and flying, but it seems to be mainly
It’s a high flying, high stress industry Let’s face it: most jobs are stressful. In the aviation industry, stressors of flight may range from a slight inconvenience to a significant wear on aircrew fatigue and
How Gender Differences May Affect Stressors of Flight While the pilot population as a whole is largely male, more women are beginning to pursue careers flying. This has raised some interesting conversations regarding flight physiology
How to better maintain a healthy lifestyle A career in aviation comes with its own set of occupational health risks – including an increased chance of cancer, back issues, and mental health concerns. Consistent preventive
The ability of an SMS to identify and eliminate hazards in corporate aviation may get a boost According to the FAA, the definition of a Safety Management System (SMS) is a “formal, top-down, organization-wide approach
A diabetes diagnosis may no longer mean a loss of your FAA First Class medical When my best friend told me that her son was interested in becoming a commercial pilot, she was over the
Part 91 takeoff minimums are still required, but not more stringent when accepting charitable passenger flights As a 10 year pilot for an air ambulance company, I understand the transportation needs of the sick and
New mediation allows pilots to advocate for their pilot medical without a lawyer As a thyroid cancer survivor, I am no stranger to the angst involved with losing my pilot medical and then waiting an
Logging more sleep hours can benefit your flying Ahhhh, the elusive search for sleep. If you’re anything like me, you might as well be looking for a pot of gold at the end of the
Helping your Pilot Medical Avoid a Dive When I was just starting out in aviation a hundred years ago, my biggest source of anxiety was my pilot medical. Specifically, passing the vision portion. I would
Your Pilot Medical may be affected by one of the main aspects aviation There has been plenty of research regarding the connection between Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and flying, but it seems to be mainly
It’s a high flying, high stress industry Let’s face it: most jobs are stressful. In the aviation industry, stressors of flight may range from a slight inconvenience to a significant wear on aircrew fatigue and
How Gender Differences May Affect Stressors of Flight While the pilot population as a whole is largely male, more women are beginning to pursue careers flying. This has raised some interesting conversations regarding flight physiology
How to better maintain a healthy lifestyle A career in aviation comes with its own set of occupational health risks – including an increased chance of cancer, back issues, and mental health concerns. Consistent preventive
