Pilot medicals may be required for balloon pilots soon Is a balloon pilot a “real” pilot? Is that what the FAA is wondering as they contemplate whether a commercial balloon pilots should be required to
FAA employee confidential safety reporting The most significant safety asset on earth for pilots is the ability to report safety concerns, especially self-induced safety concerns, confidentially. Not only does it get the reporting pilot out of
Part 135 operators have a chance to discuss safety Part 135 pilots and operators, January 25, 2022, is your opportunity to speak up for safety! The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) and National Air Transportation Association (NATA)
Flight plan for a trip transporting Olympic athletes The Special Olympics Airlift (SOA) is fast approaching, and the athletes couldn’t be more excited! Every flight plan filed will be part of a massive effort to
Flight plan bills in NYC look to limit helicopter activity The last time I flew my boss into a New Jersey airport, it was for the sole purpose of catching a helicopter flight into the
FAR regulations require the identification of unmanned aircraft I remember years ago when the very light jet (VLJ) movement started. I was an event representative for the new Eclipse VLJ and I heard it all.
Crew resource management isn’t something to overlook, especially during flight Not many pilots know the terror of bouncing down the runway, trying desperately to regain control before the unthinkable happens. In this situation, the unlucky
Part 135 operators may have more sustainable fuel options soon As part of an effort to support the sustainable fuel industry, Part 135 Fractional Operator NetJets has purchased a 20% share in WasteFuel, a company
Aircraft performance and the environment has some companies looking for ways to improve gas emissions Green, green, green. Nearly everywhere you look, the world is going green. Green cars, green busses, green buildings, green cities,
Pilot training for aerial firefighters may add a new software system for effectiveness It seems like you can’t turn on the news these days without seeing a wildfire somewhere in the world. As tragic and
Pilot medicals may be required for balloon pilots soon Is a balloon pilot a “real” pilot? Is that what the FAA is wondering as they contemplate whether a commercial balloon pilots should be required to
FAA employee confidential safety reporting The most significant safety asset on earth for pilots is the ability to report safety concerns, especially self-induced safety concerns, confidentially. Not only does it get the reporting pilot out of
Part 135 operators have a chance to discuss safety Part 135 pilots and operators, January 25, 2022, is your opportunity to speak up for safety! The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) and National Air Transportation Association (NATA)
Flight plan for a trip transporting Olympic athletes The Special Olympics Airlift (SOA) is fast approaching, and the athletes couldn’t be more excited! Every flight plan filed will be part of a massive effort to
Flight plan bills in NYC look to limit helicopter activity The last time I flew my boss into a New Jersey airport, it was for the sole purpose of catching a helicopter flight into the
FAR regulations require the identification of unmanned aircraft I remember years ago when the very light jet (VLJ) movement started. I was an event representative for the new Eclipse VLJ and I heard it all.
Crew resource management isn’t something to overlook, especially during flight Not many pilots know the terror of bouncing down the runway, trying desperately to regain control before the unthinkable happens. In this situation, the unlucky
Part 135 operators may have more sustainable fuel options soon As part of an effort to support the sustainable fuel industry, Part 135 Fractional Operator NetJets has purchased a 20% share in WasteFuel, a company
Aircraft performance and the environment has some companies looking for ways to improve gas emissions Green, green, green. Nearly everywhere you look, the world is going green. Green cars, green busses, green buildings, green cities,
Pilot training for aerial firefighters may add a new software system for effectiveness It seems like you can’t turn on the news these days without seeing a wildfire somewhere in the world. As tragic and
