Flight Training Central
DECEMBER 15, 2023
Are you performing a self assessment before each flight? FAA’s latest FlySafe GA Safety Enhancement topic, “ Are You Fit for Flight ?” discusses the importance of checking in with yourself before each flight to make sure you are nourished, hydrated, rested, and emotionally fit to fly. Similar to a preflight checklist used to inspect your aircraft, the IM SAFE checklist helps you assess your own personal fitness for flight.
Fly With Stan
DECEMBER 15, 2023
…and the calima is back… Winds blowing from Africa bringing hot, dry air with lot’s of sand covering the islands. This can be perfectly seen on this satelite image by Copernicus EU (I’m not flying that high yet lol…) But I was “lucky” enough to be flying these days and to get above the calima layer to get get some “fresh air” and some better views.
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Aircorps Aviation
DECEMBER 12, 2023
This is an important role for inspection and production process control, document control, and maintenance of the AirCorps quality control system. The post Quality Technician appeared first on AirCorps Aviation.
Universal Weather
DECEMBER 12, 2023
ATTENTION: Embedded Video Playback Unavailable - Due to your current cookie preferences, videos embedded on this page cannot be displayed. We respect your decision to control your personal data. You have the option to adjust your cookie preferences. Please accept preferences, statistics, marketing cookies to watch this video. This webinar is a deep dive discussing business aviation emissions and sustainability featuring Universal’s Global Emissions experts.
Flight Training Central
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Many high-performance airplanes take advantage of turbocharged engines, which allow for cruise operations at higher altitudes into the flight levels. This video shows how these systems work, including the compressor and turbine components, intercooler, wastegate, and engine flight instruments. This video tip is from Sporty’s Commercial Pilot Training Course.
Jetwhine
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Given the traffic seen on my daily stroll around town, except for the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh late summer interlude, the sky over Omro seems to be a no-fly zone. When the wind is right, I’ll see a regional jet whining its way north to Appleton International, and there’s the occasional business jet or turboprop on its way to Wittman Field, roughly 10 miles to the east.
Ask Captain Lim
DECEMBER 11, 2023
A shooting star (An artist ‘s impression) Image source – Star Gazers ( [link] ) Do pilots see anything during a night flight? As a pilot, I often get questions from passengers who, when gazing through the windows at night, see nothing but pitch-black darkness. They wonder how we navigate and fly the plane safely in such conditions. Well, when visibility is good, I can see a lot through my cockpit windows.
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Flight Training Central
DECEMBER 12, 2023
Pilots can play an active role in shaping the future of weather products provided by the FAA by participating in this weather survey. The FAA Aviation Weather Division (AWD) is leading an effort to assess convective weather products through user feedback on how convenctive weather products are used. AWD intends to apply that feedback to reduce conflicting information, and exploit higher resolution information.
Greg Brown's Flying Carpet Blog
DECEMBER 10, 2023
Why post a 2018 column now? When I shared this morning’s “Facebook Memory,” touting AOPA Flight Training magazine’s 2020 coverage of my Flying Carpet Podcast debut, my friend Gary Palmer observed, “A great homage and inspiration. But that picture is of a younger year which sounds like you have another story to tell!” There is indeed a story behind that photo, but it’s a sad one.
Northstar VFR
DECEMBER 9, 2023
By Jordan Bullock, CFI & Boeing 737 Pilot When I begin instructing a new student, the first thing I do is show them all the literature and educational media that pilots have at their disposal. From youtube to podcasts to personal mentors- there is an abundance of free knowledge out there. Unfortunately, a lot of times hearsay can end up being wrong, or outdated.
Inspire
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Noah Forden, EAA 539700, and Brenda Cowlishaw spent almost three days in the gas balloon Intrepid, traveling 1,382 miles over the southern United States as part of the world’s oldest gas balloon race, the Gordon Bennett Cup. The team claimed fourth place amongst 16 teams from around the world, and they shared their unique experiences and their path to becoming balloonists.
Fly Around Alaska
DECEMBER 10, 2023
Discover Aviation Scholarships to Fuel Your Dreams 1. Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Scholarships Taking the first step towards a career in aviation is a thrilling adventure, demanding not just dedication and skill but also a passion for the skies. The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Scholarships can provide the financial wind beneath your wings, offering awards from $2,500 to $14,000 to support both your initial flight training and advanced certifications.
Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Welcome to my Scoot 2023 trip report! This is one of Scoot's Airbus A321NEO aircraft (9V-NCI) which was towed from a remote parking lot. Introduction I decided to fly to Malaysia at this time mainly to try out Myairlines on Penang to Kuala Lumpur route but unfortunately, the airline went bankrupt and up till today, I am still waiting for my refund. I booked Air Asia as my replacement flight so once that was decided, I need to figure out which airline to fly me home.
Adventures of Cap'n Aux
DECEMBER 13, 2023
LEOs and FAMs and FFDOs, oh my! LEOs and FAMs and FFDOs, oh my! Airline Security in Today's Crazy World LEOs and FAMs and FFDOs, oh my! In this post-9/11 world, where terrorist groups around the world—some state-sponsored—actively attack innocent civilians, extra precautions must be taken to ensure safety and security in the skies over the United States.
Inspire
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Thanks to a gift from the Michigan Business Aviation Foundation and a matching gift from the Dick & Betsy DeVos Foundation, West Michigan Aviation Academy students began building a Carbon Cub EX2 in the fall of 2019. The simplicity of the large box and its 8,000 neatly packed parts belied the complexity of producing a truly excellent, airworthy airplane.
Inspire
DECEMBER 14, 2023
In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Lisa Turner discusses some of the top problems found with logbooks during annuals and audits. The post Got Logbooks? first appeared on Hangar Flying.
Inspire
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Jonathon McKenzie, EAA Lifetime 1110671, became EAA’s Print Mail Center volunteer chairman in 2022, but he joined EAA and started volunteering more than 10 years ago after he caught a glimpse of the night air show just outside the convention grounds. The post Volunteer Spotlight — Jonathon McKenzie first appeared on Hangar Flying.
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