CFI Academy

AUGUST 16, 2024

A skilled CFI can lead a student pilot from their first flight to becoming a safe, confident, and proficient aviator. The best flight instructors are those who are not only knowledgeable and experienced but also creative in their teaching approach. Hold at least a Commercial Pilot Certificate. Hold an Instrument Rating.

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Pilot Institute

APRIL 24, 2024

You’ll always find a steady stream of airliners queued up for departure and arrival. Due to its high elevation, Denver’s Class B airspace extends up to 12,000 feet MSL to give airliners room to descend. Two-way radio contact with the approach controller is not enough. ADS-B Out inside the Mode C Veil.

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Inflight Pilot Training

JUNE 11, 2024

How Is The Pilot Shortage Is Affecting The Aviation Industry The aviation industry is experiencing a widespread impact from an on-going issue which is a shortage of qualified pilots to fill open positions at airlines and other commercial aviation careers. How Many Pilots Are Needed To Fight The Shortage?

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Inflight Pilot Training

MARCH 5, 2024

However, the industry is currently facing a significant challenge – a pilot shortage. The shortage is causing far-reaching effects on everyone from passengers to pilots to the airlines themselves, causing safety concerns, increased operating costs and other problems. What Are Some Causes Of The Pilot Shortage?

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Pilot Job Central

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

However, the more difficult ones are better suited to experienced pilots. Ferry Pilot Job Requirements License Required: Commercial up to Airline Transport Pilot Ratings Required: Category and class appropriate to equipment being used. Two pilot cargo airplanes are common in part 135 operations. Instrument rating.

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

MARCH 28, 2024

Currently ANA (Not the airline) Aeroportos de Portugal is responsible for the airport and so far it has expanded the airport by building a second terminal which is used exclusively for low cost carriers. The airline offered lounge access and gave us a chance to upgrade to business class but it was an easy decision to skip them.

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Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Flying a light airplane offers access to thousands more airports than the airlines serve, which means you can land closer to your destination, avoid long taxi routes, and save time. Once again, you’ll be talking directly to a controller at a nearby ATC facility. First is “enter controlled airspace on heading XXX.”

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Professional Pilot

DECEMBER 10, 2024

To most professional pilots this may seem far-fetched. But the movement to reduced crew operations (RCOs) is gaining strength, pushed by national private ATC companies and by some airlines. Business aircraft certified for single-pilot operations under Part 23 are flown safely every day.

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Professional Pilot

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Sislians deep operational expertise and hands-on approach to leadership have been pivotal in shaping Bombardiers flight operations. LR) Bombardier Pilot Charles Samuel, Safety Mgr & Pilot David Strassburg, and Pilots Azaad Gunny and Mark Elliott. I started my career as a flight attendant in the airlines, he relates.

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JANUARY 8, 2024

Listed below is a summary of each airline and my imaginary award to the airlines in different categories. This is for those who deciding on the airlines to fly, I hope my blog in some ways help you have a better idea choosing the airlines you are considering to fly. So without further ado, let's begin.

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

MARCH 17, 2024

Introduction Once the destination Lisbon was decided, the fun part was deciding which airline to fly. TAP Air Portugal came into my mind immediately as I am intrigued by the airline's history and beautiful livery. The airline's A321neo has 3 different configuration and more on this on my next trip report.

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Air Facts

AUGUST 26, 2024

But too much airspeed can lead to bounced landings if the pilot tries to force the airplane on the runway or a runway excursion if the airplane runs out of room before it runs out of speed. The airplane touched down on its nose landing gear and bounced back into the air as the pilot simultaneously increased engine power.

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Professional Pilot

JANUARY 2, 2025

The previously mentioned initial type rating is the most ubiquitous form of regulatory need-to-have training for professional pilots. According to US regulations, a type rating is required for the pilot-in-command (PIC) of heavy aircraft (those with a max takeoff weight [MTOW] of more than 12,500 lb) or turbojet-powered airplanes.

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Professional Pilot

MAY 13, 2024

When hiring pilots, requirements include a minimum of 3000 hours TT and experience in the medical field, although most applicants who join the aviation unit have closer to 5000 hours. Once hired, the company has a pilot development program in which second-in-command (SIC) pilots train to meet pilot-in-command (PIC) standards.

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Professional Pilot

MAY 13, 2024

When hiring pilots, requirements include a minimum of 3000 hours TT and experience in the medical field, although most applicants who join the aviation unit have closer to 5000 hours. Once hired, the company has a pilot development program in which second-in-command (SIC) pilots train to meet pilot-in-command (PIC) standards.

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Air Facts

AUGUST 28, 2024

The day I had to make a short field landing in a B757 Air Facts Journal During the winter of 2012, I was the captain on a United Airlines flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Denver (DEN) flying a Boeing 757. And this is what airline pilots do for a living!

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JULY 22, 2024

Introduction What a way to celebrate my first ever Indian domestic flight experience by flying on the airline's brand new Airbus A350-900. Let's say I didn't have the best first impression of this airline and I believe some of you have read about the negative reviews of the airline in almost all aspects of air travel with this airline.

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