The 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 a single lesson. It
Situational 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 takes decisive action. Whether
Background 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 inadvertently collides with terrain
TCAS 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 (TCAS) installed in their
Essential 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 paramount. Fire is one
CFIT 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 many of these incidents.
How 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 can eventually be traced
TAWS 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 to prevent a Controlled
Class 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 commercial routes, flying corporate
Electronic 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 crucial for operators to
The 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 a single lesson. It
Situational 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 takes decisive action. Whether
Background 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 inadvertently collides with terrain
TCAS 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 (TCAS) installed in their
Essential 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 paramount. Fire is one
CFIT 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 many of these incidents.
How 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 can eventually be traced
TAWS 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 to prevent a Controlled
Class 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 commercial routes, flying corporate
Electronic 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 crucial for operators to
