Cranky Flier

MARCH 8, 2024

JetBlue, Spirit Agree to See Other People The long romance is finally over as JetBlue and Spirit formally agreed to end their courtship and move on to other relationships. In the end, hundreds of millions were spent on lawyers and guarantee payments to Spirit shareholders, and we’re back where we were when all this started — with JetBlue and Spirit as separate carriers, and JetBlue going at it alone in the northeast without any AAssistance.

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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 8, 2024

Pilot Training app brings a variety of aviation training courses to one location. Sporty’s innovative Pilot Training app brings a variety of aviation training courses to one location, allowing you to access all of your Sporty’s aviation content on dedicated iPhone and iPad apps, Mac app, an Android app, online, and on the TV using the included apps for AppleTV, FireTV, AndroidTV, Roku and Chromecast.

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Fear of Landing

MARCH 8, 2024

This week’s guest post is not actually here. It’s over at the Guardian: MH370: one of aviation’s biggest mysteries remains unsolved 10 years on by Oliver Holmes. I first spoke to Oliver a few years back when he was writing a different piece on the loss of Malaysia Airlines 370, and I was impressed with his curiosity and thoroughness. When he contacted me about this article, I was less excited.

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Cranky Flier

MARCH 7, 2024

I already tackled the commercial strategy laid out in American’s investor presentation from earlier this week, but these charts just keep calling my name. Today, I want to focus in on one specifically that shows American’s competitive advantage, as defined by American. American says it offers a superior network in an increasing percentage of its markets.

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Pilot's Life Blog

MARCH 8, 2024

Learn how to become a commercial pilot at our renowned flight school. Call today for more information. Are you looking to pursue a career in the aviation industry but don’t know whether it’s the right choice for the long haul? Being a professional pilot for a U.S. airline is a wonderful choice of career, but it does have various age and medical requirements set by the Federal Aviation Administration.

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AOPA

MARCH 8, 2024

As California lawmakers consider legislation that would limit avgas availability far sooner than is safe, and seek to curtail general aviation by other means, AOPA and other stakeholders are pushing back aggressively.

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Cranky Flier

MARCH 5, 2024

American Airlines held its first investor day in years yesterday, and while several execs did a good job highlighting many of the changes going on around the airline, it was the commercial strategy that I found to be wild. American didn’t talk at all about its product. Instead Chief Commercial Officer Vasu Raja spoke about the only two things the airline thinks matter on the commercial side: the network and the AAdvantage frequent flier program.

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Universal Weather

MARCH 7, 2024

For more information on operating to the UK, visit our destination and regulatory guides: United Kingdom Business Aviation Destination Guide London Business Aviation Destination Guide Stansted Business Aviation Destination Guide Northolt Business Aviation Destination Guide UK ETA Guide UK TCO Guide UK APD GUide London Night Slot Ban London airspace will be closed to general aviation at night in the summer of 2024, marking a first for the city.

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AOPA

MARCH 7, 2024

AOPA has logged more than 150 flight hours in a Beechcraft Baron with unleaded G100UL in the left engine and avgas (100LL) in the right, and the most remarkable aspect has been how similar the performance between the two fuels really is.

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Flight Training Central

MARCH 6, 2024

Pilots need to have a good understanding of airplane systems to know how to properly operate their controls and troubleshoot them when things don’t work as expected. This week’s tip examines the Cessna 172 fuel system to show each component and give you a better understanding of how all the parts work together.

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Cranky Flier

MARCH 2, 2024

Q&A: 1-on-1 with Southwest COO Andrew Watterson – Blue Sky News Pittsburgh airport’s news site was able to do an interview with Southwest COO Andrew Watterson while at the Cranky Network Awards talking not just about the awards but about Pittsburgh’s prospects. Non-Rev Lounge Podcast #165 Lara and Tyler from the Non-Rev Lounge Podcast have been kind enough to help us out at the Cranky Network Awards the last two years.

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Gary's Flight Journal

MARCH 6, 2024

I have been searching for a slide in replacement audio panel for my PMA 8000B. The 800B has worked flawlessly, but I really want Bluetooth. Currently I have been using a portable Bluetooth that I plug into the port pictured top right on the 8000B. The main problem is I have to charge it and sometimes I forget to bring it home with me. I could plug it into a battery brick while I'm at the hangar but that gets to be a pain.

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AOPA

MARCH 7, 2024

The new Piper M700 Fury has been certified, the company announced, hinting that it might not remain the fastest or most sophisticated and capable airplane in the Piper Aircraft lineup for long.

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Inflight Pilot Training

MARCH 5, 2024

The aviation industry plays a critical role in the global economy, connecting people and businesses across the world. However, the industry is currently facing a significant challenge – a pilot shortage. The shortage is causing far-reaching effects on everyone from passengers to pilots to the airlines themselves, causing safety concerns, increased operating costs and other problems.

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Aircorps Aviation

MARCH 5, 2024

Most of the work on the AT-10 recently has centered on the empennage. Each component has been removed, one at a time so that the vertical stabilizer stays in alignment without requiring a fixture to be made. As each part is reinstalled, the alignment remains as the next part is removed for restoration. The post Winter 2024 Cadet Air Corps Museum AT-10 Wichita Restoration Update appeared first on AirCorps Aviation.

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Jetwhine

MARCH 4, 2024

Given the state of the world, GPS spoofing has been in the news with unsettling frequency. Transmitting a counterfeit GPS signal to override the real deal serves the real purpose of guiding aerial, maritime, or terrestrial vehicles where someone other than the vehicles master wants to go. Because the mind works in mysterious ways, reading the spoofing articles led me to wonder, does the FAA still issue the Flight Navigator Certificate, and do people still pursue them?

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AOPA

MARCH 7, 2024

The FAA on March 1 granted Textron eAviation an exemption to allow the Velis Electro to be certified, operated, and maintained under a special airworthiness certificate in the light sport aircraft (LSA) category.

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Flight Training Central

MARCH 4, 2024

During your training, you will be introduced to the rectangular course and other ground reference maneuvers. Ground reference maneuvers integrate the fundamentals of flight and demonstrate that you have competence in manipulating the flight controls and applying control pressures to maintain a pre-determined aircraft course relative to objects on the ground.

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Fly Around Alaska

MARCH 4, 2024

Time Efficiency: Achieving Your Dreams Sooner Accelerated private pilot training programs present a game-changing approach to obtaining a private pilot license (PPL) swiftly and efficiently. Traditional training methods often entail a prolonged journey spanning several months, if not years, before one can achieve their aviation aspirations. In contrast, accelerated programs offer a shortcut to realizing your dreams in a significantly shorter timeframe.

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WayMan

MARCH 2, 2024

Pursuing a career in aviation is a dream for many, yet there are specific requirements and standards that must be met to ensure safety in the skies. Understanding what disqualifies you from becoming a pilot is crucial for aspiring aviators. Wayman Aviation Academy is here to guide you through these potential disqualifiers and offer solutions to help you reach your aviation goals.

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AOPA

MARCH 5, 2024

I’m not much of an artist, but I do draw airports. Oh, don’t get me wrong. You’re not gonna find beautiful charcoal sketches of airports with my name on them in the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum gift shop.

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Altitudes Magazine

MARCH 7, 2024

Women in Aviation Week holds special significance as it commemorates the licensing of the first female pilot, Raymonde de la Roche.

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Inspire

MARCH 7, 2024

Tom Trumble, EAA 103048, really didn’t think too much about the number of Young Eagles he flew over the years as the experiences and smiles from the kids were the incentive. Only in the last few years, when it looked possible that he might fly 1,000 kids, did he even think about the numbers. The post Young Eagles Milestone — Tom Trumble Flies 1,000 first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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SouthWest Media

MARCH 6, 2024

In celebration of the release of "Norther" the first album from Shane Smith & The Saints in five years, Southwest Airlines hosted the band for a surprise Live at 35® inflight concert onboard a flight from Austin to Phoenix. Customers onboard the flight enjoyed the concert, many singing along and taking photos and videos on their phones. "These planes and Southwest Airlines have literally been a home away from home with us on tour," said Shane.

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AOPA

MARCH 7, 2024

Icon Aircraft has increased the gross weight of its amphibious A5 light sport aircraft by 60 pounds and the useful load to 490 pounds, the California company announced.

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Aviation Services

MARCH 4, 2024

Aviation weather forecasting stands at the forefront of ensuring the safety and efficiency of air travel, navigating the vast skies through a dynamic interplay of meteorological elements. The post Revolution in aviation weather forecasting appeared first on AN Aviation Services Co.

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Inspire

MARCH 7, 2024

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Steve Krog discusses bounced landings and how to handle them. The post Bounce, Bounce, #$%&* first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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SouthWest Media

MARCH 5, 2024

Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) has been invited to speak at the J.P. Morgan Industrials Conference. J.P. Morgan will be webcasting the audio presentation live, and a link to the webcast will be made available via the Investor Relations homepage on the Southwest Airlines website. Details of the audio webcast are as follows: Date: March 12, 2024 Time: 10:00am ET Speaker: Bob Jordan, President and Chief Executive Officer Web Address: www.southwestairlinesinvestorrelations.com To access the live

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AOPA

MARCH 7, 2024

On February 27 the FAA published the final rule on Hawaii’s first low-altitude area navigation (RNAV) terminal transition routes, also known as T-routes.

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NAFI

MARCH 3, 2024

NAFI NOTAMs #52 Any Traffic Please Advise? CTAF Pet Peeves ~Guest Blogger Bob Meder NAFI Chairman Emeritus I'm going to, once again, give voice to one of my pet peeves: Radio calls at non-towered airports. The importance of the use of the radio at an airport cannot be overstated. Obviously, it helps everyone sort out how best to use the airspace and the airport itself.

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Inspire

MARCH 7, 2024

Complete vintage stewardess uniforms are hard to come by, and the EAA Aviation Museum is lucky to have this recent donation in its collection. From 1969, this is the American Airlines “Americana” uniform. The post EAA’s Attic — American Airlines Stewardess Uniform, 1969 first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Ask a Flight Instructor

MARCH 7, 2024

I require 25 hours multi (15 aircraft 10 simulator). If I do 10 hours of multi during the complex 10 hours during commercial single. And during multi add on 5 aircraft 10 simulators under an part 141 school. Will this work. Can please provide with multi add on part 141 minimum requirements for checkride.

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AOPA

MARCH 6, 2024

You might think that the combination of aircraft logbooks, parts, and maintenance manuals provides a complete picture of your aircraft. It doesn’t.

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Cranky Flier

MARCH 4, 2024

When the Department of Transportation (DOT) announced it would end the antitrust immunity (ATI) given to Delta and Aeromexico for their joint venture due to the Mexican government failing to honor the open skies agreement, it was never a doubt that Delta would angrily counter. The response was filed last week , and — spoiler alert — Delta is pissed off.

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Inspire

MARCH 5, 2024

Most Canadians work quietly at their jobs, not requesting or expecting acknowledgement of any kind. However, there are those who must be recognised as their efforts far exceed the norm, and Werner Griesbeck was one of those individuals. The post Werner Griesbeck Obituary first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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AOPA

MARCH 8, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of aviation technology, uAvionix stands out as a pioneer in advancing safety and connectivity within the cockpit.

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