IFR Mountain Flying IFR (instrument flight rules) flights are governed by rules that direct all aspects of flight operations – from communication with air traffic controllers to maintaining a safe altitude. Pilots must have a
Laser strikes are rare, but still a risk of which to be aware Although laser strikes are rare occurrences, pilots should be aware of the risks they can present during flight, and how to protect
Preparing for a safe helicopter flight to and from oil rigs Flying a helicopter close to or around an oil rig can be incredibly rewarding and provide unique experiences that could only be achieved via
Spatial Disorientation and How to Help Reduce or Avoid It Spatial disorientation is a crucial safety issue for pilots, as it can lead to catastrophic consequences if not addressed. Spatial orientation is the ability of
Instrument approaches add another layer of safety to pilot navigation Navigating an airplane or helicopter safely to its destination requires a thorough understanding of the various instrument approaches used in aviation. From visual flight approaches
Pilot training like a pro isn’t only for the simulators We’ve all flown imperfect approaches, scrambling to get back on profile in time to salvage the landing and save face with the boss. There may
Crew resource management for the Captain who owns the company I recently saw a job advertisement for a co-pilot position that would include flying the right seat for an owner/operator. For some reason, the position
HEMS pilot safety is a topic at EASA When I think of helicopter safety, the first thing I usually think of is helicopter emergency medical service (HEMS) operations. Yes, there are many more uses for
Crew Resource Management is important for all flights and crews It’s been over 30 years since I worked with this man, but I’ll never forget flying with the Captain with no concept of Crew Resource
SMS aviation requirements changing for Part 135 and 145 operators When I left my EMS Chief Pilot job many years ago, Safety Management Systems (SMS) aviation was gaining traction. None of us knew what it
IFR Mountain Flying IFR (instrument flight rules) flights are governed by rules that direct all aspects of flight operations – from communication with air traffic controllers to maintaining a safe altitude. Pilots must have a
Laser strikes are rare, but still a risk of which to be aware Although laser strikes are rare occurrences, pilots should be aware of the risks they can present during flight, and how to protect
Preparing for a safe helicopter flight to and from oil rigs Flying a helicopter close to or around an oil rig can be incredibly rewarding and provide unique experiences that could only be achieved via
Spatial Disorientation and How to Help Reduce or Avoid It Spatial disorientation is a crucial safety issue for pilots, as it can lead to catastrophic consequences if not addressed. Spatial orientation is the ability of
Instrument approaches add another layer of safety to pilot navigation Navigating an airplane or helicopter safely to its destination requires a thorough understanding of the various instrument approaches used in aviation. From visual flight approaches
Pilot training like a pro isn’t only for the simulators We’ve all flown imperfect approaches, scrambling to get back on profile in time to salvage the landing and save face with the boss. There may
Crew resource management for the Captain who owns the company I recently saw a job advertisement for a co-pilot position that would include flying the right seat for an owner/operator. For some reason, the position
HEMS pilot safety is a topic at EASA When I think of helicopter safety, the first thing I usually think of is helicopter emergency medical service (HEMS) operations. Yes, there are many more uses for
Crew Resource Management is important for all flights and crews It’s been over 30 years since I worked with this man, but I’ll never forget flying with the Captain with no concept of Crew Resource
SMS aviation requirements changing for Part 135 and 145 operators When I left my EMS Chief Pilot job many years ago, Safety Management Systems (SMS) aviation was gaining traction. None of us knew what it
