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.
Alaska Air
APRIL 12, 2024
In partnership with local organizations, we flew more than 60 BIPOC high school juniors from Seattle and Portland to tour historically Black colleges and universities across the U.S. The post Alaska Airlines empowers students in the Pacific Northwest: Flying dozens to college tours appeared first on Alaska Airlines News.
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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.
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.
Cranky Flier
APRIL 9, 2024
If you happen to be around the Fort Lauderdale airport and hear a grinding sound, don’t worry. It’s not an airplane’s mechanical problem. It’s just Spirit Airlines deciding to effectively grind its growth plans to a halt next year. This is understandable but concerning news for the airline. Spirit announced yesterday that it would defer all new airplanes scheduled to be delivered from second quarter 2025 all the way through the end of 2026 (except for two “direct le
Air Facts
APRIL 12, 2024
Aviation shop rat Air Facts Journal I have been a Private pilot for many years, flying on and off as time and money allowed. As I approached retiring from the company where I had worked for 25 years, I knew that I was going to buy a plane to use in my new venture and fly a lot more. I had narrowed the choice down to a Cirrus SR22 which was against the advice of the flight school I was using.
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?
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Cranky Flier
APRIL 6, 2024
Travel Again Podcast (Episode 2) with Mike McCormick and Ed Silver Mike and Ed asked me to come on to talk about a variety of things… but mostly sales and distribution thanks to the fireworks American has created in the last year. My part starts right before the 15 minute mark, but then you’ll still have to get through a couple minutes of baseball talk.
Ask a Flight Instructor
APRIL 9, 2024
If me and another private pilot go in a plane and are both licensed in single engine land and only one can be PIC. Could the other pilot still log flight time in the right seat?
AOPA
APRIL 12, 2024
California Aeronautical University (CAU) is propelling forward with exciting new developments that aim to reshape the landscape of environmentally friendly aviation and education.
Flight Training Central
APRIL 12, 2024
If operating under visual flight rules (VFR), yes, a pilot may fly through a military operations area (MOA) without receiving a clearance or communicating with ATC; however, it’s important to understand the risks and activities present within an active MOA. If operating under instrument flight rules (IFR), you likely will be routed around an active MOA, but not necessarily.
Fear of Landing
APRIL 12, 2024
I am home! I had an amazing time in Iceland. Sadly, the aviation museum in Akureyri was only open on Saturday afternoons and I couldn’t make it work. When I took this photograph at Akureyri Airport, it was -17ºC with a feels-like of -22ºC, so somewhere around 0°F. My time there was amazing, if a bit cold, and I was wonderfully productive during the residency.
Pilot's Life Blog
APRIL 12, 2024
Looking to start your career as a commercial pilot? You’ll need to achieve the appropriate type rating for the aircraft types you want to operate. Most airlines require an aircraft type rating for any pilot they employ. Leopard Aviation’s flight school in Arizona helps each student pilot earn the certification needed. We’ll guide you through the basics of type rating courses, delving deep into their requirements, the many differences between type ratings, why you require a type
AOPA
APRIL 12, 2024
ForeFlight offers three subscription plans tailored to different pilot needs: Performance Plus, Pro Plus, and Basic Plus. Each plan comes with unique features and benefits designed to enhance flight planning, navigation, and safety.
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.
Flyertalk
APRIL 10, 2024
The Atlanta-based carrier announced a new numbered boarding zone lineup that will go into effect starting on Wednesday, May 1. Diamond Medallion and Sky Priority Gives Way to Numbered Categories Under the current boarding order, flyers are categorized in one of nine different categories based on their booked service class or elite status with Delta Air Lines or another SkyTeam carrier.
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.
AOPA
APRIL 9, 2024
Derek Thompson Jr. has set the bar pretty high for family adventures in their 1976 Cessna Cardinal—flying to experience the 2024 solar eclipse along the path of totality.
All Plane
APRIL 10, 2024
Flight#: TK1853 From: Istanbul (IST) To: Barcelona (BCN) Flight time: 3h 35min Aircraft: Airbus A321neo This is going to be a short one, since I’ve reviewed the Turkish Airlines inflight experience extensively on A330-300 ( business and economy class ), B777-300ER , B787-9 , and B737-800. So, today is the turn of that other workhorse of Turkish Airlines’ fleet, the A321neo.
Flyertalk
APRIL 10, 2024
As found on the FlyerTalk forums , the card is now increasing the annual fee for new applicants to £300 ($376.27 USD), as well as the spend requirement to earn the companion pass. Companion Pass Spend Jumps Over $18,000 for New Customers Of the two British Airways American Express cards available to consumers, the Premium Plus card offers more benefits to regular international flyers.
Universal Weather
APRIL 11, 2024
The ongoing fight between advocates for business growth and environmental proponents over Dublin Airport’s passenger cap, which threatened to suspend all GA ops to the airport, has been resolved. In simple terms, the Irish Aviation Authority has made the determination that GA can continue to operate to Dublin Airport as usual and won’t be impacted by the airport exceeding its passenger cap.
AOPA
APRIL 10, 2024
A photo of golfing great Arnold Palmer carrying his golf bag away from a Cessna 175 Skylark recently popped up on eBay just a few days before the sports world turned its attention to the Masters Tournament in Augusta, Georgia.
Ask a Flight Instructor
APRIL 9, 2024
So I saw a YouTube video the other day where a guy is flying a carb engine 172 and is on final. As he approaches the end of the runway he declares that he has “made the runway”, and knocks off the carb heat. His reasoning is that in case of a go around, he is one step ahead. I’ve never seen this, and I don’t plan on starting to do it either.
Flight Training Central
APRIL 10, 2024
The airplane preflight inspection is performed before each flight to ensure that all the required paperwork is on board, that the airplane systems are working properly and that the correct amount of fuel and oil are in the tanks. It’s your chance to really look the airplane over inside and out to assure yourself that it’s ready to fly because once you’re airborne you just can’t pull over in case something goes wrong.
Photographic Logbook
APRIL 9, 2024
Expect the Unexpected By design, $100 hamburger runs rarely involve much adventure beyond the expected aviating. Sometimes, additional adventure -- perhaps "excessive adventure" -- finds you anyway. Keen(e) to Explore Date Aircraft Route of Flight Time (hrs) Total (hrs) 09 Apr 2024 N21481 SDC (Sodus, NY) - RME (Rome, NY) - EEN (Keene, NH) - SDC 5.0 2795.7 Aloft on a rare weekday off from work, I proceeded eastward toward New Hampshire through smooth air devoid of clouds.
AOPA
APRIL 10, 2024
Pilots from across California rallied to defend Oceano County Airport after increased scrutiny from local opponents threatened its survival. The success of these efforts proves how vital community support can be when elected officials assess the impact of an airport.
Ask a Flight Instructor
APRIL 10, 2024
I am a commerical student and had a question about instrument procedures. If you lose Glideslope past FAF, do you have to go missed? I have heard that if you are before the FAF and lose glideslope, you should raise your minimums to non precision mins. However, past the FAF you should go missed. If you are past the FAF and go missed before the DA on a precision, would you climb to your initial altitude on the missed procedure, proceed to the MAP, then execute the missed instructions?
Air Facts
APRIL 10, 2024
Rubber bands – the reason I quit Air Facts Journal I delivered my little Cessna Cardinal to its new owner today. He was thrilled and sent me a picture of her by the new hangar. He is in his fifties and is eager to return to flying after a long hiatus. I hope it will be the start of a great adventure for him and his family. It may be the only plane he ever owns, or like me, he may go on to have the privilege of close relationships with many.
Alaska Air
APRIL 10, 2024
Guests aboard Alaska Airlines Flight #322 from San Diego to Dulles were treated to front-row seats for Monday's total eclipse. Guests donned eclipse glasses and peered through their windows to witness this rare celestial event, which won’t happen again in the United States until 2024. The post Experiencing the eclipse at 35,000 feet: How two Alaska Airlines dispatchers made it happen appeared first on Alaska Airlines News.
AOPA
APRIL 10, 2024
Nicolas Chabbert, senior vice president of Daher ’s Aircraft Division, said during the 2024 Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo that Daher shipped the same number of aircraft in 2023 as in 2022—about 75 TBM and Kodiak aircraft.
Thrust Flight
APRIL 10, 2024
I’ve heard the question many times, do you need a degree to become a pilot? The quick answer is no, you don’t need a degree. But it’s more complicated than that. A four-year degree is always recommended if you are seeking a career as a professional pilot. Here’s a look at why. Why Should You […] The post Do You Need a Degree to Become a Pilot?
Flyertalk
APRIL 9, 2024
Bloomberg reports the new routes from Newark to Portugal and Tokyo to The Philippines will be delayed as the Federal Aviation Administration reviews the carrier’s performance record. Faro and Cebu Put on Backburner Pending Review In an email to the news outlet, United confirmed that two routes planned for launch would be pushed far into the future. A planned route between Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Faro International Airport (FAO) in Portugal will be delayed by at least a yea
Flight Training Central
APRIL 9, 2024
Apply by April 30, 2024 The Regional Airline Association (RAA) will be awarding three, $4,000 scholarships to assist students who are studying for a career in the airline industry. Applicants must meet the following requirements to be considered for the scholarship: Applicants must be officially enrolled in an accredited college or university in a program leading to a career in the airline industry at the time of application and award.
AOPA
APRIL 9, 2024
Smoothly and effectively slowing an airplane after landing involves more than just your toes—your brain also plays a critical role. It is up to you to size up the situation and apply the proper braking pressure.
Thrust Flight
APRIL 10, 2024
The ATP certificate, which stands for Airline Transport Pilot certificate is the highest pilot license level issued by the FAA. As such, it’s sometimes called the “doctorate of flying.” But what exactly is an ATP and who needs to hold it? In this article we’ll cover all of the details and help you learn exactly […] The post What is an ATP Certificate?
Flyertalk
APRIL 9, 2024
Reuters reports the ultra-low-cost-carrier is looking for ways to keep their finances balanced after a planned merger with JetBlue was denied by a federal court. New Deliveries Pushed Back to 2030, Furloughs Begin in September Even though travel demand is reaching new heights after the pandemic, Spirit Airlines has not had a profitable quarter since 2022.
iPad Pilot News
APRIL 9, 2024
Annual maintenance checklist for your iPad iPad Pilot News No, there isn’t a blue screen of death on the iPad, but it can quit. Before the iPad’s introduction in 2010, pilots were skeptical to use off-the-shelf computers or tablets for electronic flight bags due to a lack of reliability with the Windows operating system. A pilot’s worst fear was to look down at an EFB and see the infamous “blue screen of death” on an IFR flight while setting up for an approach.
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