Cranky Flier
APRIL 11, 2024
Cirium recently loaded the Department of Transportation’s DB1B data for Q4 2023, and I eagerly dove in to look for trends. What kept standing out everywhere I looked was American’s poor revenue performance in the quarter. My initial thought was that American’s efforts to abandon its sales efforts have left a mark, but the airline tells me otherwise, suggesting there hasn’t been a negative impact at all.
AOPA
APRIL 11, 2024
Big smiles, big celebrations, and another year of sky’s-the-limit aviation excitement marked the fiftieth Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo in Lakeland, Florida.
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BAA Training
APRIL 11, 2024
Understanding the phenomenon of aircraft stalls is not only essential for pilots, but also fascinating for enthusiasts alike. While the term “stall” might evoke images of engine failure or a sudden nosedive, the reality is far more nuanced. Stalls can manifest in various scenarios, from slow-speed maneuvers during takeoff and landing to high-altitude flight conditions.
AOPA
APRIL 11, 2024
“For every complex problem there is an answer that is clear, simple, and wrong.” - H.L. Mencken. That’s exactly where I found myself when pondering the question, “Do I need to put a compass in the Titan T-51D Mustang that I’m building?
Northstar VFR
APRIL 11, 2024
By Ally Melick, CRJ Pilot, CFI, CFII, MEI Over and over you hear on the news about a pilot shortage and how over the next few years thousands of pilots will be hired by the airlines. You’ve always dreamt about becoming a pilot and it seems like now is a great time for a career change. The only problem is that you don’t know any pilots or aviators that can help to guide you on where to start.
Airspeed Junkie
APRIL 11, 2024
Finding the perfect gift for the aviation enthusiast in your life can be a thrilling experience, especially when you have a treasure trove of aviation-themed supplies and gifts at your fingertips. At Airspeed Junkie , we understand the passion that aviation lovers have for all things related to flying. Whether your loved one is a seasoned pilot, an aspiring aviator, or simply enamored with the wonder of flight, we have a range of exciting gift options that are sure to take their breath away.
Ask the Pilot
APRIL 11, 2024
April 11, 2024 THE PHOTO ABOVE was taken in Boston, a week or so ago in the newly expanded section of terminal E. The plane is an Airbus A340. But what’s important is that yellow box. See it, along the right edge of the main boarding door? Any guesses what it’s for? Turns out it’s a sort of dry-erase board — an empty placard onto which crewmembers can write greetings to the passengers. “Welcome aboard,” and that kind of thing.
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Professional Pilot
APRIL 11, 2024
PRESS RELEASE CHICAGO. Pratt & Whitney announced a $20 million investment to increase the GTF maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capacity of its West Palm Beach Engine Center. The expansion will accommodate a 40% increase in capacity and is expected to be complete by the second half of 2025. To accommodate the planned growth, the facility will increase its workforce by 25% over the next year and will add critical equipment in areas such as machining, test, clean and warehousing.
Learn to Fly
APRIL 11, 2024
The saying “ in like a lion out like a lamb ” is most often used for March, but April can also be a crazy weather month. While aviation training tends to focus on the go/no-go decision, equally critical are the continue/divert decisions that happen quite literally throughout the flight. Once the decision is made to divert, the next decision is to return to the departure, continue to the alternate (which was determined as part of flight planning), or pick a new destination to get out of the weath
AOPA
APRIL 11, 2024
The first of two planned night airshows at the Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo in Lakeland, Florida, lit up the sky April 10. If you're at the show and missed it, your second chance to see this amazing display will come on April 13.
Professional Pilot
APRIL 11, 2024
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