Airline Geeks

AUGUST 16, 2024

Though pilots play a critical role in maintaining aviation safety, air traffic controllers also have important positions in ensuring safe skies.

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Air Traffic Control Pilot Airline Airlines 119

Simple Flying

JULY 19, 2024

On July 7th, 2024, Sun Country Airlines Flight 428 got dangerously close to another passenger jet after making a turn that air traffic control (ATC) did not authorize. While the pilot deviation did not result in any

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Air Traffic Control Airline Airlines Jet 105

One Mile at a Time

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

The clearance was issued, and the pilots started their takeoff roll. However, after achieving a speed of over 100 knots, the pilots made the decision to abort the takeoff. This is because the Alaska pilots heard that the Southwest 737 had been given clearance to cross the same runway that the Alaska jet was taking off from.

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Air Traffic Control Clearance Runway Jet 111

AV Web

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

The NTSB and FAA are investigating a runway incursion at Nashville International Airport on Thursday in which an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX crew rejected its takeoff at about 130 knots when a Southwest 737-700 crossed the far end of the runway it was using.

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Runway Air Traffic Control Knot Clearance 111

Aerotime

AUGUST 22, 2024

An emergency was declared on an Air India flight from Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) to Trivandrum International Airport (TRV) in India after a bomb threat was found in the aircraft’s lavatory. The threat was declared at 07:36, local time, after it was reported a few minutes earlier by the crew.

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Air Traffic Control Jet Pilot Airline 274

One Mile at a Time

JULY 20, 2024

Southwest Airlines can’t seem to stay out of the news lately when it comes to concerning safety incidents. Worst of all, the pilots didn’t even seem to realize what was going on. Instead, they only increased altitude again after an air traffic controller warned them about a low altitude alert.

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Air Traffic Control Altimeter Approach Runway 141

One Mile at a Time

JUNE 21, 2024

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating yet another incident involving a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737. This incident is especially strange, since conditions were good, so one has to wonder what exactly was going on with the pilots. Southwest 737 pilots confused in Oklahoma City? VictorOquendo reports.

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Air Traffic Control Runway Approach Pilot 121

AV Web

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The college offers two-year degrees in professional pilot careers, air traffic control, unmanned aircraft systems, and has plans to add a degree program in Airframe & Powerplant maintenance, with classes set to start in 2026 at a new Aircraft Maintenance Training Center.

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Air Traffic Control Pilot Airlines Airline 94

One Mile at a Time

JUNE 28, 2024

Southwest Airlines can’t seem to stay out of the news when it comes to concerning incidents lately, from a scary go around in Hawaii , to a dangerously low approach in Oklahoma City , to an inflight Dutch roll. The air traffic control tower at the airport doesn’t open until 5:45AM. But here’s the much bigger issue.

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Runway Air Traffic Control NOTAMs Pilot 114

Northstar VFR

MAY 9, 2024

Radio communication is a very intimidating skill for many new pilots. It was for me, especially when I had to fly to a towered field and talk to Air Traffic Control (ATC). We had to quickly learn the cadence of communicating with Clearance Delivery, Ground, Tower, Approach and Departure controllers.

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Pilot Air Traffic Control Aeronautical Information Manual Clearance 76

Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 6, 2024

Launch a successful career as a commercial pilot by learning essential skills in flight school. What makes a good pilot? Aviators have the great responsibility of navigating long distances in the air and getting themselves and passengers to their destinations safely. This quality can make or break an airline pilot.

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Pilot Air Traffic Control Weather Cockpit 52

Airspeed Junkie

JULY 18, 2023

United Airlines Grapples with Pilots Avoiding the Captain's Chair By Rajesh Kumar Singh CHICAGO, July 18 (Reuters) - United Airlines (UAL.O) first officer Phil Anderson has turned down opportunities to be promoted to captain as he does not want the unpredictable schedule that comes with the bigger paycheck.

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Pilot Air Traffic Control Airlines Airline 52

Simple Flying

JULY 8, 2024

Strikes occur when airport and airline employees refuse to work as they demand better pay and conditions. Last year, extreme weather events, staffing issues in some air traffic control towers, and strikes caused widespread travel disruption.

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Air Traffic Control Weather Airlines Airline 81

Aerotime

JULY 19, 2024

A violent and destructive engine failure on the aircraft, one of United Airlines ’ McDonnell Douglas DC-10s, caused the loss of all standard flight controls through the fracture of all three hydraulic syst ems on the aircraft. While fatalities resulted, the majority of those onboard survived.

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Runway Horizontal Stabilizer Airlines Airline 301

Inflight Pilot Training

AUGUST 13, 2024

Air Traffic Controllers Navigating over to the aviation industry, becoming an air traffic controller is a high-paying, action-packed career, as you control and monitor airplane traffic. According to the BLS, the median annual salary for air traffic controllers is currently $129,750.

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Pilot Air Traffic Control Airlines Airline 52

AV Web

JUNE 21, 2024

On Thursday, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced it was investigating a Southwest Airlines flight that triggered a low altitude alert during a 9-mile approach to Oklahoma City’s Will Rogers World Airport. The low-altitude alert caught the attention of air traffic control. You good out there?”,

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Air Traffic Control Approach Airlines Airline 94

Inflight Pilot Training

MAY 14, 2024

Becoming a commercial airline pilot is a dream for many people who are looking for a challenging and rewarding career. With the increasing demand for pilots in the industry, it’s an opportunity that promises exciting travel opportunities, a lucrative salary and top-notch benefits.

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Pilot Airlines Airline Jet 52

Aerotime

MAY 20, 2024

A United Airlines flight from Zurich in Switzerland heading to Chicago on May 19, 2024, had to make an emergency overweight landing in Shannon, Ireland after a business class passenger’s laptop became stuck beneath the mechanism of their seat.

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AV Web

JUNE 21, 2024

On Thursday, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced it was investigating a Southwest Airlines flight that triggered a low altitude alert during a 9-mile approach to Oklahoma City’s Will Rogers World Airport. The low-altitude alert caught the attention of air traffic control. You good out there?”,

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Air Traffic Control Approach Airlines Airline 85

Fear of Landing

JUNE 21, 2024

I’ve been intrigued by the photographs being passed around of the Austrian Airlines Airbus A320 that flew into a hailstorm. Austrian Airlines, a subsidiary of Lufthansa, is the flag carrier of Austria. Airline photograph from inside the cockpit of the A320, showing the damage to the windshields.

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Airlines Airline Cockpit Weather 83

Inflight Pilot Training

JULY 23, 2024

With a private or commercial pilot license , you can enjoy the freedom to travel the world and experience new cultures, or perhaps embark on a new, high-paying, secure career path. Regardless of your goals, whether you’re searching for a professional or personal fulfillment, becoming a pilot may be your ticket to a new lifestyle.

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Pilot Air Traffic Control Cockpit Airlines 52

Flyertalk

JUNE 6, 2024

IATA Seeks 150 Million Data Points by End of 2024 Ever since the fatality and severe injuries experienced by flyers aboard Singapore Airlines Flight 321 , turbulence has been a recent topic of discussion. Today’s reporting is limited to pilots reporting areas of turbulence to air traffic controllers and dispatchers.

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Turbulence Air Traffic Control Airlines Airline 52

Flight Training Central

JANUARY 12, 2024

As a student pilot, you will need a Student Pilot Certificate at some point during flight training program. Your Student Pilot Certificate You will need a Student Pilot Certificate before your first solo. When you will need it and how you can obtain it will vary based upon the type of training that you are doing.

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Pilot Pilot in Command Air Traffic Control Airplanes 52

Captain Laura

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Hello Everyone, This is a very concerning situation because as a pilot, this completely opposes our core mission which is to keep everyone safe. To learn of this airline captain who was dealing with mental health issues try and attempt to shut off the engines of a regional flight aircraft is truly unbelievable.

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Pilot Air Traffic Control Flight Deck Cockpit 52

Airspeed Junkie

MARCH 27, 2022

The whole idea is to share your life's experiences as commercial pilot, flight attendants, even air traffic controller. There is a sore need for this, especially as older airline pilots start to retire and move on to the next chapter in their life, that input is lost in the aviation community.

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Pilot Air Traffic Control Airplanes Airlines 52

Inflight Pilot Training

MAY 7, 2024

Learning to fly is undoubtedly a team effort, and the relationships that pilots build with their fellow students and instructors can greatly impact their success in the field. This is especially true in flight school, where aspiring pilots are learning the necessary skills to navigate the skies.

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Pilot Air Traffic Control Cockpit Hangar 52

Fly Areo Guard

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

AeroGuard was selected by QAA for its high-quality training programs and professional standards in preparing future pilots for the world’s leading airlines. The agreement allows AeroGuard to further expand its international capacity and extend its professional flight training services to future pilots from all over the world.

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Pilot Air Traffic Control Weather Airlines 52

One Mile at a Time

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

BREAKING : Two Delta Airlines planes collide on runway at Georgia airport. the wing of an Airbus A350 taxiing out as DL295 from Atlanta to Tokyo-Haneda made contact with the tail of an Endeavor Air CRJ-900, DL5526 to LaFayette, Louisiana, on an adjacent taxiway, resulting in damage to the tail of the regional jet and the wing of the A350.

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Tail Jet Air Traffic Control Clearance 114

Aviators of Tomorrow

JUNE 19, 2023

The safe transportation of passengers and cargo is the responsibility of pilots, and they must possess a range of technical, cognitive, and interpersonal skills to excel in their role. In this blog, we will explore the top 10 skills that every pilot needs to master in order to ensure a successful and safe flight.

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Pilot Cabin Crew Air Traffic Control Weather 52

Pilot Job Central

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Are you an aspiring aviator or a professional pilot seeking your first turbine pilot job? In this blog post, we will guide you through the path from challenges to rewards, helping you navigate your way to success in the world of turbine pilot jobs. Warning Systems: pilots need to be aware of how their airplane type alerts them.

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Pilot Airplanes Weather Air Traffic Control 52

Flying Magazine

APRIL 26, 2024

It is not uncommon for air traffic control to pose this question to pilots on IFR flight plans approaching certain airports when the weather is VFR. In daylight, when the visibility is good, the winds calm, and the pilot familiar with the airport—and the approach is a straight in—the visual is no big deal.

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Approach Air Traffic Control Runway Flight Deck 92

Ask Captain Lim

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

A Delta Airlines Boeing 777-200ER at Tokyo Narita Airport. Photo Credit: Konstantin Von Wedelstaedt ( [link] ) Flight Emergency: What are the pilot’s actions when an engine fails in flight? An engine failure on a twin-engine plane is very rare, yet it remains one of the most extensively trained and tested exercises in a pilot’s career.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 15, 2024

READ MORE: FAA Reauthorization Bill Exempts Boeing 767 From 2028 Production Cutoff That said, a controversial measure adding airline slots to Washington Reagan National Airport (KDCA) was among the more prominent provisions of the bill. Members of Congress were divided for and against the measure, dependent on their homes.

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Air Traffic Control General Aviation Clearance Cockpit 85

Pilot's Life Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Are you interested in getting your pilot license? From a personal pilot to a flight attendant for a major airline, it’s a rewarding career. If you’re a commercial airline pilot or flight attendant, you’ll get paid to live your dream! Call (480) 372-9815 to begin your flight training.

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Air Traffic Control Pilot Airlines Airline 52

One Mile at a Time

MAY 29, 2024

Before takeoff, pilots make all kinds of calculations, to determine how much runway they’ll need based on the weather conditions, the aircraft’s takeoff weight, and a variety of other factors. Did the pilots have the correct flap setting? However, the incident is now being investigated internally.

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Runway Air Traffic Control Weather Jet 112

Ask Captain Lim

AUGUST 18, 2024

Air Crash Investigators at Work Air crash investigation – Elmina air crash cause revealed. There are some air crash investigations that have remained unsolved, The most notable one is Malaysia Airlines MH370. On September 27, 1977, Japan Airlines Flight 715 also crashed near the Elmina Estate.

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Air Traffic Control Weather Clearance Cockpit 59

Tradewind

MAY 17, 2022

Like lawyers gunning for partner or professors aspiring to tenure, the ultimate career goal of many professional pilots is to fly for a major airline or corporate jet operator. A generation ago, there always seemed to be many more pilots than open positions with commercial carriers. But things have changed with time. The result?

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