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Honeywell Crafts Safer Approaches Through Technology

Flying Magazine

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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Flight Planning Demands a Dose of Common Sense

Jetwhine

And there were plenty of accidents; a few airliner crashes a month, while tragic, were not unheard of. Nearly 50 years after NASA’s groundbreaking research, most accidents in non-airliner flights are still attributed to pilot error, indicating that much work is yet to be done in this sector. At its takeoff weight of 23,916 lbs.,

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The Crucial Role of Flight Planning, Buffer Time, and Fuel Management in Optimising Operational Efficiency in Aviation

Flightworx

In the aviation industry, where profit margins are slim and operational excellence is critical, flight planning, buffer time, and fuel management are key to improving operational efficiency. This approach distinguishes successful airlines in the competitive aviation market.

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A Day in The Life of An Airline Pilot

Northstar VFR

You’ve been hired by a major airline and you can finally walk through the terminal at the airport in your flight uniform! While both absolutely have their pros and cons, I figured I would share what a recent trip for a major airline was like. You get assigned a block time of day during which the airline can call you in.

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The Boeing 777 severe encounter with turbulence

Ask Captain Lim

A SIA Boeing 777-300ER taking off at Zurich Photo Credit: Aero Icarus ( [link] ) The Boeing 777 severe encounter with turbulence On May 21, a Singapore Airlines Boeing 777 diverted to Bangkok and made an emergency landing at Suvarnabhumi Airport after encountering severe turbulence, leaving one dead and about 30 injured.

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Training courses from Pilot Workshops available through Sporty’s Pilot Training app

Flight Training Central

Real World VFR Online Course This fun and educational course will give you the confidence to fly cross-country flights in VFR conditions, whether your destination is a remote island runway or a busy Class B airline hub. Ride along with an experienced pilot and flight instructor as they fly ten end-to-end flights.

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Mastering the Skies: Key Considerations When Applying for Permits

Flightworx

At Flightworx Aviation, our profound expertise in Flight Planning, Overflight & Landing Permits , and other flight support solutions, consistently underscores the importance of understanding the key considerations when applying for these permits.