An EASA safety plan modernizes the industry The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is introducing a new five-year safety plan that supports the modernization of the European Aviation System in safety, efficiency, and the
Definition and Background of Single-Pilot Resource Management Single-Pilot Resource Management (SRM) is the management of all onboard and outside resources available to a pilot before and during a flight to help ensure a safe and
What is the goal of an Aviation Safety Action Program? The purpose of the Aviation Safety Action Program is to enhance aviation safety through the prevention of incidents and accidents. The program encourages voluntary reporting
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
An EASA safety plan modernizes the industry The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is introducing a new five-year safety plan that supports the modernization of the European Aviation System in safety, efficiency, and the
Definition and Background of Single-Pilot Resource Management Single-Pilot Resource Management (SRM) is the management of all onboard and outside resources available to a pilot before and during a flight to help ensure a safe and
What is the goal of an Aviation Safety Action Program? The purpose of the Aviation Safety Action Program is to enhance aviation safety through the prevention of incidents and accidents. The program encourages voluntary reporting
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
