Cranky Flier
MARCH 26, 2024
I’ve spent a lot of time talking about the implementation of New Distribution Capability (NDC) by the airlines and global distribution systems (GDSs)… and how it has been truly terrible. But my issue has never been that NDC is bad across the board. It’s just that airlines like American have been handling the rollout in a strangely punitive way that has only created fierce opposition in the agency community.
AOPA
MARCH 26, 2024
An aircraft door or window popping open in flight can be shocking and surprising, but it is usually not as big a deal as the movies and popular media would like you to believe.
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Flight Training Central
MARCH 26, 2024
ARV provides controllers with visual and audible alerts if an approaching aircraft is lined up to land on the wrong airport surface, or even the wrong airport. The FAA recently announced the launch of a new surface safety tool, called Approach Runway Verification (ARV) , at air traffic control towers across the nation to improve safety at airports. ARV provides controllers with visual and audible alerts if an approaching aircraft is lined up to land on the wrong airport surface, or even the wron
iPad Pilot News
MARCH 26, 2024
Video: Sentry ADS-B Receivers for ForeFlight – comparing all three models iPad Pilot News Sentry is a family of compact, affordable ADS-B receivers specifically made for ForeFlight. In addition to popular features like subscription-free weather and traffic, some Sentry models also include a carbon monoxide detector to warn of dangerous conditions in the cockpit and an automatic flight data recorder.
Fly'n Things
MARCH 26, 2024
Born in 1961 in Nassau, The Bahamas, Patrice Clark-Washington, was the first black woman captain of a major U.S. air service. Her interest in aviation began at the young age of five when she took her first flight.
Pilot Institute
MARCH 26, 2024
Soft field landings are widely misunderstood. They’re just like a normal landing but… softer , right? Well, not exactly. There’s more to it than simply not landing hard. Going into a checkride (or a grass strip) without solid soft field skills is asking for trouble. Luckily, in this article, we’ll cover everything you need to know about soft field landings – including common mistakes that you should avoid.
AOPA
MARCH 26, 2024
A flight of four general aviation aircraft flew over Washington, D.C., without provoking any federal concern on March 24. These pilots were rehearsing for the AOPA National Celebration of General Aviation Flyover in May.
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AOPA
MARCH 26, 2024
FREDERICK, Md., March 26, 2024—Call it a practice. Call it a dress rehearsal. Call it a complete success.
Inflight Pilot Training
MARCH 26, 2024
Becoming a pilot is a rewarding career, but it also requires a significant investment in flight training. Aspiring pilots may wonder what kind of return on investment they can expect from their training expenses and whether the costs are worth it in the long run. To help you make an informed decision about your career path, let’s examine the salary expectations for various types of pilot jobs, and explore the costs and benefits of flight training to compare the two.
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