Cranky Flier

MARCH 29, 2024

FAA Casts Eye Towards United The FAA is putting United on its own version of a performance improvement plan, as it increases oversight of the airline to ensure it’s complying with safety regulations and mitigating risk. This comes after the carrier has had several incidents that raised an eye at the FAA including a runway excursion in Houston, a B777 that lost a tire taking off from San Francisco, and others.

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Ask the Pilot

MARCH 31, 2024

2023 Was One of Safest Years in Aviation History. So Why Am I Nervous?

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AOPA

MARCH 29, 2024

FREDERICK, Md., March 29, 2024—The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Air Safety Institute (ASI) has released a new episode of its popular Real Pilot Story video series.

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Photographic Logbook

MARCH 31, 2024

A Lot Can Change in Two Years Izzy, Gabe, Luke, The Bear, and me -- the "den mother" -- in Berlin, April 2022. Photo by Luke. Two years ago, The Bear and I shared a "once-in-a-lifetime" adventure through Germany and the Czech Republic when her youth orchestra went on tour and played concerts in Berlin, Leipzig, and Prague. For several years now, she has had the great fortune to play oboe in the Hochstein Youth Symphony Orchestra (HYSO), a Rochester-based auditioned ensemble that draws the best p

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Fly'n Things

MARCH 30, 2024

Kayla Barron, whose passion for exploration has motivated her to both travel beneath the sea and fly into space, was born on September 19, 1987, in … Women in Transportation History: Kayla Barron, U.S.

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All Plane

MARCH 31, 2024

Flight#: TP238 From: San Francisco (SFO) To: Lisbon (LIS) Flight time: 10h 55min Aircraft: Airbus A330-900neo This was not the first time I flew TAP Air Portugal across the Atlantic (including a very special “ Retrojet experience ”!), but, not only it had already been a while, but previous crossings and the corresponding flight report , had been in earlier A330 versions with older cabins.

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Cranky Flier

MARCH 28, 2024

It’s been far too long since I’ve written about the worst airline ever, but now seemed like the right time to jump back in and check on ITA, or Alitalia in disguise. ITA and the Italian government had dreamed of having one of the big airline groups take a stake for years, but they were never able to nail down a suitor. That’s what happens when you are a sustained train wreck.

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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 29, 2024

Sporty’s recently released its March written test question update in its 2024 Learn to Fly Course test preparation module. While the FAA does not publish actual test questions, representative test questions are available, and new questions released by Sporty’s represent emphasis areas which you will likely enounter on the test. The FAA continues to add new questions based on guidance from the Private Pilot Airman Certification Standards.

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Pilot Institute

MARCH 29, 2024

Nobody likes to get into an accident, but it can happen to even the most skilled drone pilots. Your drone can be badly damaged in a crash, but that does not mean it is no longer valuable. In this article, we explore your options if your drone unfortunately breaks. Key Takeaways The best option is to send a broken drone to the original manufacturer for repair.

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All Plane

MARCH 31, 2024

Dubai is undoubtedly one of the major centers of the global airline industry. Yet, as gigantic as the current airport is, it pales in comparison to what the new Al-Maktoum (DWC) airport could become if the current expansion plans are realized to its full potential. On this article for CNN I look at the current state of the DWC airport project, which, while active, is only operating at a tiny fraction of its capacity.

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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.

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Universal Weather

MARCH 29, 2024

For more information on operating to the UK, visit our destination and regulatory guides: London Business Aviation Destination Guide Stansted Business Aviation Destination Guide London Stansted Pets Passport Guide Northolt Business Aviation Destination Guide UK ETA Guide UK TCO Guide UK APD Guide The United Kingdom is one of the busiest and most sophisticated business aviation destination countries in the world.

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AOPA

MARCH 29, 2024

Athletes, corporations, and schools, all use video today for training. Being able to learn from mistakes, repeat lessons, and review others in training, is an invaluable tool that is under utilized in aviation.

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BAA Training

MARCH 28, 2024

Before taking off into the clouds, a pilot walks around the aircraft for exterior inspection according to a checklist—and it's more than kicking a couple of tires or slapping a wing for sturdiness. So what do they do, and why do they do it? The post Cessna 172 Preflight Check: Walk-Around appeared first on BAA Training.

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

MARCH 28, 2024

Welcome to my part 2 of my TAP Air Portugal Flight Experience! A TAP's Airbus A321neo waiting for permission to push back. Introduction After a marvallous 5 days in Lisbon with my loved ones, it was time to head back. I chose the afternoon flight for convenience and I was glad that the Airbus A321neo was scheduled to operate on this flight. I did a check on the history of TP1364, the retro livery operated on the previous 2 days and of course as expected, I was assigned another aircraft.

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Gary's Flight Journal

MARCH 28, 2024

I recently replaced my PS Engineering 8000B with a blue tooth unit so I am putting this unit up for sale. My 8000B was working perfectly when removed. Tray and connectors are included. Asking $800 for the unit, plus shipping.

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Cranky Flier

MARCH 25, 2024

I promised it was coming, and that day has come. I’m pleased to present the 15-minute version of the 2024 Cranky Network Awards presented by Oakland International Airport. Network planning teams from around the US and Canada descended on Oakland on February 22 this year so we could hand out the awards for the best in network planning. As long-time readers know, we decided not to stream it this year and instead put together a professionally-produced shortened version.

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Ask the Pilot

MARCH 27, 2024

March 28, 2024 I’M A SUCKER for a good wallopping view. And who isn’t? A view stirs the soul. It hits those hard-to-reach visceral notes in the way a simulation — a painting, say — can’t. I’ve seen some spectacular ones: Machu Picchu on a clear day; Hong Kong from Victoria Peak; an unforgettable rainforest panorama from a canopy walk in Brunei; the fantastical mountains of Torres del Paine in Chile; and so on.

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Ask Captain Lim

MARCH 28, 2024

Batik Air Airbus A320 Photo credit: Bahnfrend ( [link] ) What happens if both pilots fall asleep mid-flight? On January 25, 2024, an Indonesian Batik Air flight encountered a startling incident where both pilots fell asleep for 28 minutes from Sulawesi to Jakarta. The potential consequence of such an event is that the plane will continue on its programmed flight plan on autopilot until it runs out of fuel.

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AOPA

MARCH 28, 2024

A preliminary report from the NTSB notes evidence including a misplaced fuel tank selector valve that suggests a possible reason why a Piper Turbo Lance attempted to land on Interstate 40 in Nashville, Tennessee, on March 4 after reporting an engine failure. The pilot died, along with his wife and three children.

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Alaska Air

MARCH 28, 2024

STARLUX Airlines, one of our newest global partners, will begin new nonstop service this summer between our hometown airport in Seattle and Taipei. The post Alaska Airlines welcomes STARLUX Airlines to Seattle, our hometown airport appeared first on Alaska Airlines News.

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Flight Training Central

MARCH 27, 2024

This week’s tip, from Sporty’s 2024 Learn to Fly Course , covers a topic that all pilots need to know: power-off stalls. Learn how to practice them the right way, and how the location of the center of gravity (CG) affects stall speed.

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Cranky Flier

MARCH 22, 2024

Alaska’s Latest Scheme: $5 For What? Alaska Airlines rolled out a new $5 per month subscription which it describes as being ideal for “savvy, price-conscious customers.” Others may view it as “an alternative to lighting a $5 bill on fire once per month.” What do you get for your $5? Let’s have a look. A monthly wifi voucher which must be used during the calendar month it’s issued and only by the savvy, price-conscious sucker chump patsy customer who subs

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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.

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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.

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AOPA

MARCH 28, 2024

The FAA proposed an airworthiness directive published March 22 that would require installation of placards on automated flight control surfaces and flight manual updates to include a new preflight checklist item for an estimated 148 Cessna Citation jets (various models) retrofitted with active winglets designed by Tamarack Aerospace Group.

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Alaska Air

MARCH 27, 2024

We’re springing into the season with a fresh and chef-curated inflight menu carefully crafted to join our premium food and beverage line-up—launching this month! As the premier West Coast airline, we’re giving our dishes a West Coast flair with strong influences from Asian and Latin American cuisines. The post Alaska Airlines brings West Coast flair to premium food and beverage menu this spring appeared first on Alaska Airlines News.

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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

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Cranky Flier

MARCH 18, 2024

It is not often that you would expect to hear the words “Frontier” and “Business Travel” in the same sentence, but the airline has made a small but useful move into that arena. In fact, what it’s doing for the business traveler is something that even leisure travelers can benefit from. Frontier is an airline that I think most would agree is targeting the leisure traveler.

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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.

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Fly Around Alaska

MARCH 25, 2024

At Fly Around Alaska, a premier flight training school nestled in the heart of Wasilla, AK, we not only teach the art of flying but also honor the rich history of aviation and the pioneers who shaped it. As we celebrate diversity and strive for inclusivity in the cockpit, we must recognize the remarkable contributions of black female pilots who broke barriers and set new heights in aviation.

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AOPA

MARCH 28, 2024

Boom Supersonic, developer of a supersonic airliner called Overture, announced the first flight of its XB–1 supersonic jet demonstrator aircraft at Mojave Air and Space Port/Rutan Field in Mojave, California.

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Ask a Flight Instructor

MARCH 4, 2024

I received my commercial multi add last November after not flying for two and half years because I had lost my medical. Does receiving my multi add, constitutes me getting a BFR?

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Flight Training Central

MARCH 25, 2024

Welcome to the latest edition of the Flight Maneuver Spotlight series. Here we’ll highlight the various maneuvers you’ll practice during your flight training and be expected to demonstrate during your private pilot checkride. Each maneuver is part of Sporty’s 2024 Learn to Fly Course and includes a narrated video animation, along with step-by-step instructions that include performance standards and common errors.

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Cranky Flier

MARCH 16, 2024

With so many flights, customers find low fares to Orlando, Las Vegas. Will it last? – TPG Here’s a look at the big capacity jumps in Orlando and Vegas that have led to lower fares. And no, it won’t last. DOT criticized for approach to policing U.S.-Mexico airline joint ventures – Travel Weekly Another look at the problems in the US/Mexico open skies agreement.

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Greg Brown's Flying Carpet Blog

MARCH 25, 2024

Ride along with renowned aviator, writer, and photographer Greg Brown in his light airplane, the Flying Carpet, as he searches behind clouds for the real America, experiencing countless aerial adventures along the way. Listen to “Eclipse!” Greg’s Flying Carpet Podcast Flight # 30 As I record this, we’re just days away from the 2024 total solar eclipse that will traverse Mexico and much of the Midwest and eastern United States.

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