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SiriusXM weather gives Mooney pilot choices

AOPA

’ Her career has taken her from flying cargo to regional airlines, and eventually to becoming one of the first female captains at TWA. Alicia Sikes is a ‘pilot’s pilot.’ Today, she continues to serve as a captain for a major airline, but her passion for flying extends beyond her professional responsibilities.

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Embraer releases multiple updates at FIA, includes plans for auto-takeoff system

Aerotime

These include larger overhead bins allowing each passenger to have space for their carry-on luggage, mood lighting, multi-band satellite connectivity, an option for Recaro seating and next generation weather and data avionics. The E-Freighter marks EmbraerĀ“s first step into the cargo market.

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All Nippon Joins The SharkSkin Coating Family

AV Web

Following the lead of Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss International Air Lines, EVA Air and All Nippon Airways have become the first Asian carriers to adopt a high-tech aircraft coating that reduces drag by emulating the skin of a shark.

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Feeling the Heat

Ask the Pilot

On the most basic level, hot weather affects air travel the way it affects most things: it makes people uncomfortable and wears them down. Aerodynamically, warmer air is less dense than cooler air, meaning that in hot weather a wing produces less lift. How do extreme temperatures impact air travel? Things happens more slowly.

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United Airlines reports strong growth throughout 2Q24, expects more in 2024Ā Ā 

Aerotime

billion, and cargo revenues $414 million. United Airlines can now send passengers live weather radar maps via text Airlines Aviation Technology and Innovation by Luke Peters 2024-07-04 The post United Airlines reports strong growth throughout 2Q24, expects more in 2024 appeared first on AeroTime. per gallon.

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Aircraft Dispatcher Job Requirements

Pilot Institute

Flight dispatchers also communicate with pilots and update them about weather, turbulence, and other variables that could affect their flight. Your shift will begin with you gathering the current and forecasted weather for the day. The weather is used to plan the route, calculate the cruising altitude, and more.

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Private Pilotā€™s Guide to the Latest ACS Update (2024)

Northstar VFR

WEATHER INFORMATION One of the minor changes youā€™ll notice on the updated Airman Certification Standards for Private Pilots is related to aviation weather products. Good pilots continue to utilize all these weather products in flight planning. Airport Observations (METAR and SPECI) and Pilot Observations (PIREP) PA.I.C.K2b b.