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.
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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Ask a Flight Instructor
MARCH 29, 2024
How many separate checkouts make reasonable sense for the various C-172 Configurations? I completed two separate aircraft checkouts with a CFI so I could rent a carb vs a fuel injected C-172. That makes sense. Same repeat story with a steam gauge vs a G-1000 equipped TAA C-172. So I am now renting at a different Flight School. It is a new ball game, and not all lucky C-172 combinations of features are available.
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.
Pilot Institute
MARCH 29, 2024
Slow flight is one of those maneuvers that sounds easy enough. Until you try it. If slow flight makes you feel like you’re always one step behind the aircraft, we get it. There is a lot going on during this aeronautical balancing act. If your slow flight isn’t as smooth and stable as it needs to be, we can help. With this step-by-step guide, you’ll ace slow flight with accuracy and ease.
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.
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.
Aviator Connection brings together the best content for aviator professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Flightworx
MARCH 27, 2024
With global warming at the forefront of the international agenda, airports and airlines must think of innovative ways to cut back on their carbon footprints. Recent developments within the industry like green airports, fuel alternatives, and carbon offsetting schemes demonstrate encouraging steps in the right direction. Increased Aircraft Efficiency The most obvious way airlines are cutting back on their carbon footprint is by increasing the efficiency of their planes, which in turn reduces the
Planes.com
MARCH 27, 2024
There is no doubt that air travel is now considered to be among the most effective ways of travelling across continents in the shortest amount of time. Whether you fly Emirates or Air France, or opt for Lufthansa or British Airways, there are always a few aeroplane models that nearly every airline company has; no matter where they are located in the world.
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.
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.
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
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.
Inflight Pilot Training
MARCH 26, 2024
Becoming a pilot is a rewarding career, but it also requires a significant investment in flight training. Aspiring pilots may wonder what kind of return on investment they can expect from their training expenses and whether the costs are worth it in the long run. To help you make an informed decision about your career path, let’s examine the salary expectations for various types of pilot jobs, and explore the costs and benefits of flight training to compare the two.
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.
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.
AOPA
MARCH 26, 2024
A flight of four general aviation aircraft flew over Washington, D.C., without provoking any federal concern on March 24. These pilots were rehearsing for the AOPA National Celebration of General Aviation Flyover in May.
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.
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.
Pilots Who Ask Why
MARCH 24, 2024
The Super Puma Family has an interesting reputation. Pilots from across the globe who have flown the type often speak very highly of it. If you ask offshore workers in Europe however, you might get a very different answer. The Super Puma has had its technical difficulties, but it still […] The post What Happened to the Super Puma Helicopter Family?
All Plane
MARCH 23, 2024
This week I had the privilege to speak at the Future Opportunities for Seaplanes and Amphibious Aviation conference , which took place in the incomparable setting of Venice, Italy! Will be posting my impressions from this major event of the global seaplane industry shortly. Three recent guests of the podcast were represented, btw, Jekta , Elfly and Regent.
Universal Weather
MARCH 23, 2024
For more information on London airports, visit our destination guides: United Kingdom Business Aviation Destination Guide London Business Aviation Destination Guide Stansted Business Aviation Destination Guide London Stansted Pets Passport Guide UK ETA Guide UK TCO Guide UK APD GUide The 2024 Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) Champions League Final will be held on June 1, 2024, in London.
Fly'n Things
MARCH 23, 2024
Aviation pioneer and Olympic athlete Iris Cummings, who is also known by married name Iris Critchell, was on December 21, 1920, in Los Angeles.
AOPA
MARCH 26, 2024
FREDERICK, Md., March 26, 2024—Call it a practice. Call it a dress rehearsal. Call it a complete success.
All Plane
MARCH 23, 2024
Flight#: Z0701 From: London Gatwick (LGW) To: New York (JFK) Flight time: 8h 15min Aircraft: Boeing 787-9 This is an airline that had long been on my list to review. I was quite familiar with the story of Norse Atlantic Airways and its business model (you can check my interview for AeroTime with its President, Charles Duncan ) and, finally, a last minute trip to New York City provided the opportunity to check its Premium Class, and write the corresponding Norse Atlantic Airways flight review for
Inspire
MARCH 28, 2024
In the EAA world, the adage “It takes a village to raise a child” might be rendered, “It takes a chapter to train a pilot.” EAA Chapter 1041 has an outstanding Ray Scholarship track record, including the first helicopter pilot to come out of the program. The post “It Takes a Chapter,” Say Gettysburg Barnstormers first appeared on Hangar Flying.
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