Flyertalk
APRIL 5, 2024
The Associated Press reports the Chicago-based aerospace giant paid $160 million to Alaska as “initial compensation” with more money on the way. First Compensation Payment Covers Loss Related to Incident According to the Seattle-based airline, the $160 million payment is related to losses after an unsecured door plug fell off Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 in January 2024.
Flight Training Central
APRIL 5, 2024
The FAA recently published an update to Advisory Circular (AC) 20-105, Reciprocating Engine Power-Loss Accident Prevention and Trend Monitoring. This AC discusses the circumstances surrounding engine power-loss accidents and provides recommendations on how those accidents can be prevented. The AC also provides generic data collection charts to assist with setting up a reciprocating engine trend monitoring program to improve and track both engine and related system reliability over the recommende
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Pilot Institute
APRIL 5, 2024
Finding drone laws and safety guidelines should be easy nowadays. But much of what you can find online is full of misinformation and half-truths. If you don’t know how to separate fact from fiction, you put yourself at serious risk. You also endanger manned aircraft pilots and people on the ground. This article debunks the top drone myths, helping you share the skies safely.
Pilot Institute
APRIL 5, 2024
Landing an airplane is not easy, even for experienced pilots. When the wind is blowing across the runway instead of along it, things get more challenging. But don’t hang up your headset just because the weather isn’t perfect. In this article, we’ll cover all you need to know to confidently master crosswind landings. Key Takeaways Manage crosswind landing challenges using the crab and sideslip techniques.
Cranky Flier
APRIL 5, 2024
Frontier’s FAs Don’t Like New Schedule Format As Frontier shifts its scheduling model to have more out-and-back turns to improve its shaky operational reliability, its flight attendants are voicing their concerns over how it’s affecting their bottom line. With the carrier’s new scheduling model, there are far fewer multi-day trips for FAs, leaving same day turns which can be less profitable.
iPad Pilot News
APRIL 5, 2024
How to customize the built-in Control Center on your iPad or iPhone iPad Pilot News The hidden Control Center screen remains one of the most useful features on iPhone and iPad. It allows you to quickly access commonly used settings and apps. It’s especially useful during iPad preflight when you can quickly optimize wireless and network settings before takeoff without leaving your EFB app.
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