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Video captures Garuda Indonesia Boeing 737 fuel leak as it departs from Jakarta

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Garuda Indonesia CEO Irfan Setiaputra told media outlets that during a pre-takeoff routine safety procedure, the pilot in command discovered that the B737-800, with registration PK-GFW, had fuel leakage issues. The flight crew then decided to return the aircraft to the apron for a full inspection.

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Video captures Garuda Indonesia B747 engine catching fire after takeoff

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Garuda president-director Irfan Setiaputra told the media that the “decision was made by the pilot in command immediately after take-off, considering engine problems that required further examination after sparks of fire were observed in one of the engines”. All 450 passengers and 18 crew members were evacuated safely.

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Hong Kong investigators release report on Atlas Air 747-400F hydraulic failure

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There were four crew members and one passenger on board the cargo jet. After following the appropriate checklist and consulting the Atlas Air’s ground office, the pilot in command decided to return to Hong Kong. No injuries were reported. During landing, the fluid in hydraulic syst ems two and four dropped to zero.

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Pilot Safety Simplified: Proficiency vs. Currency Explained

Pilot Institute

Well examine why they should always go hand-in-hand and how you can improve your skills to become a more capable pilot. Key Takeaways Currency ensures a pilot meets FAA legal requirements to act as pilot-in-command. Proficiency is a pilots ability to fly skillfully and safely beyond legal minimums.

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Lockheed L-188 Electra

Vintage Aviation News

Onboard were Lockheed’s chief test pilot, Herman “Fish” Salmon, as pilot in command, with Roy Wimmer in the right seat as co-pilot, and flight engineers Louis Holland and William Spreuer.

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Palm Springs Air Museum Brings a SAAB 35 Draken Home

Vintage Aviation News

One month later, the Madame Butterfly arrived at Port Hueneme, California, and its cargo of Drakens were then brought to Inyokern Airport for reassembly and certification. A related factor was the pilot’s unfamiliarity with the fuel system.” This is where AT-155 was registered with the FAA as N155XD.

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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.