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A Comprehensive Guide to Types of Weather Briefings

Northstar VFR

By Lisa Thornton, CFII & Airline First Officer As pilots we are required to adhere to rules and regulations outlined by the FAA. Knowing the current and predicted weather along our route of flight is part of that responsibility as a Pilot in Command.

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Air Transat flight dispatchers vote 100% to strike

World Airline News

Canadian Airline Dispatchers Association (CALDA) issued this statement: Airline Dispatchers at Air Transat represented by the Canadian Airline Dispatchers Association (CALDA) have given their association a resounding 100% strike mandate in their negotiations with Air Transat.

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Destined To Go Far: At What Age Can I Become An Airline Pilot?

Inflight Pilot Training

Becoming an airline pilot is a dream for many aviation enthusiasts. we can find some pretty clear-cut rules as to the age range in which you’re legally allowed to fly an airliner. we can find some pretty clear-cut rules as to the age range in which you’re legally allowed to fly an airliner.

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Student Pilot’s Family Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit

AV Web

The suit further alleges that McKellar was aware of dangerous weather conditions but continued with the flight leading to the fatal crash. Also named were Florida-based ATP Flight Academy, LLC, Florida-based Airline Transport Professionals Holdings, LLC, Georgia-based Airline Transport Professionals, Inc., and ATP USA, Inc.

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Pro Track: Finding Your Way to an Airline Pilot Career

Flying Magazine

However, the path you take—as we noted in the first feature in this section—requires more of you than simply obtaining a pilot certificate. Pia Bergqvist (PB): I grew up in Sweden and dreamed of being a pilot since I was 8 years old. FM: When you committed to the pursuit, how did you identify the airline(s) you wanted to aim for?

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How to get started learning to fly

Flight Training Central

Some people start flying to make a career out of it, eventually working as a professional pilot. There are numerous jobs in aviation besides just airline pilot. Career opportunities include business aviation pilot, flight instructing, cargo airlines, military flying, law enforcement and many more.

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Electronic flight bag legal briefing for pilots—2024 edition

iPad Pilot News

It mostly pertains to airlines and the use of PEDs by passengers (think cell phones and laptops). Reiterates that pilots do not need to call Flight Service to be legal: “The FAA considers that a self-briefing may be compliant with current Federal aviation regulations.

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