Cranky Flier

MARCH 1, 2024

JetBlue, Spirit Forge Ahead JetBlue and Spirit will continue to grasp at straws appeal their loss in court in an effort to revive their potential merger which currently is on life support. Many are lining up to be the one to pull the plug. The two carriers filed with the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals that the Judge, did not recognize that the merger would “improve competition, and thus reduce prices, for the vast majority of consumers.” The carriers told the Appeals Court that &#

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Flight Training Central

MARCH 1, 2024

Conversations with unique pilots Sporty’s Pilot’s Discretion Podcast has new episodes available with guests that include Dr. Mike Jones on why small airports are mismanaged; CFI-I, Ryan Koch, on keeping your instrument skills sharp; and helicopter CFI, Randy Waldman, talks about the similarities between music and flying. Pilot’s Discretion brings you authentic conversations with some of aviation’s most interesting people.

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Fear of Landing

MARCH 1, 2024

A reader contacted me about a fatal crash which killed a pilot and his instructor in November 2021. The reader had some specific questions, which I answered as best I could. However, a few aspects aren’t that clear cut, so I told him I would post it to Fear of Landing and see what other commenters had to say about it. Think of it as a guest post, except that you are the guest and half of the post is in the comments.

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Universal Weather

MARCH 1, 2024

The annual BOAO Forum for Asia 2024 (BFA) will be held March 26-29, 2024 in Boao, Hainan Province, China. This high-profile, high-traffic event will draw government, business, and academic leaders from around the world. If you’re planning to operate a business jet to the forum, here’s what you need to know: About BFA BFA is an annual, invitation-only conference held in Boao, China, modeled on the World Economic Forum.

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Cranky Flier

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

It is no secret that American wants everyone to book directly with the airline. It has said that travelers prefer the direct booking experience better, but it has begrudgingly allowed travel agents to continue selling tickets at the same fares as long as they adopt the newer NDC standard. Since it was going to allow agency bookings to continue, it tried to benefit by paying lip service to the idea that travelers should be able to book where they want to book.

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AOPA

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Previously attributed to a malfunction of Tamarack’s active winglet system, the NTSB now says that the probable cause of a 2018 crash of a Cessna Citation could not be determined based on the available evidence.

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Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The two most useful benefits have been ADS-B datalink weather and a real-time traffic display in the cockpit, delivered by the network of ADS-B ground stations in the U.S. These free services are available to pilots of all aircraft types (even drones) thanks to the widespread availability of inexpensive, portable ADS-B receivers and rapid developments in mobile app and panel-mount avionics technology.

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Cranky Flier

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

Airlines Confidential I sat down with Ben Baldanza and Scott McCartney on their podcast to talk about Spirit’s current situation.

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AOPA

MARCH 1, 2024

You own two aircraft and got a better insurance deal insuring each one with a different insurer. While this may seem logical and benign, there are negative insurance consequences in doing so that you should be aware of.

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Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Sporty’s President and Air Facts Editor John Zimmerman for 20 questions on a wide variety of IFR topics. From departure procedures to weather to WAAS approaches, you’ll learn practical tips for safer instrument flying in this webinar recording.

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CFI Academy

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Accelerated CFI Training: A Paradigm Shift in Aviation Education In the ever-evolving realm of aviation, mastering the skills to become a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) is a crucial milestone. Aspiring pilots seek programs that not only offer comprehensive training but also do so with efficiency. This is where the concept of Accelerated CFI Training comes into play, revolutionizing the way aviation enthusiasts prepare for this pivotal role.

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Universal Weather

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

In recent years, the focus of global health concerns shifted significantly towards COVID-19, causing diseases like Zika and Dengue fever to temporarily fall off the radar for many, including international business aviation operators. However, as the world has adjusted to navigating the complexities of living with COVID-19, previously overshadowed health risks are re-emerging as regulatory concerns for the business aviation sector.

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AOPA

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Legislation to make permanent a tax exemption that helps aviation businesses compete, and thus creates jobs, could be in peril, so AOPA asked members living in key legislative districts in Maryland to speak up.

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Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The Instrument Landing System (ILS) is a precision approach and provides both lateral and vertical guidance to a runway. For most general aviation operations, it allows a pilot to descend to as low as 200′ AGL and assist a pilot in locating the runway in as low as 3/8 mile visibility. In this video, Spencer Suderman demonstrates what it’s like to fly an ILS in a Cessna 172 with a Garmin G1000 avionics system, and how to use the runway approach lighting system to descend below the dec

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Gary's Flight Journal

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

I found a willing participant, also a BAC member, that agreed to be my safety pilot. Anita had a lesson to fly first then as soon as she finished her Commercial lesson flying out of Salisbury she headed to Ocean City. Anita and her husband Dave live in the same area as Mary and I. The plan for today was flying to Delaware Coastal(GED)and knocking out the RNAV GPS 22 and RNAV GPS 4 approaches with the Stec 60-2 autopilot.

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Inflight Pilot Training

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Traveling with your family is an incredibly rewarding experience, but it also has its fair share of challenges. From managing schedules to finding activities that everyone enjoys, there are many factors to consider when planning a family vacation. However, there are ways to upgrade your family’s travel game and make your trips better for everyone involved.

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AOPA

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Helping to ensure a bright future for general aviation through important initiatives that grow the pilot population and help keep it safe, AOPA members and the GA community once again came through in droves.

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Planes.com

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Air travel has made flying easier, but sitting in one spot for 12hrs to 15 hrs is still no joke! No matter what the cuisine on board is or what entertainment is there on the flight, what matters most, especially during those long-haul flights is how comfortable the seats are. And comfort is most important for economy passengers as they make up a bulk of travellers on board.

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Pilot's Life Blog

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The tradition of cutting the shirt tail of a student pilot after their first solo flight dates back to the early days of aviation. There are a few references to where this came from historically – let’s explore the heavy plane tail, the clipping, of birds wings, and the Navy. In the past, aircraft were taildraggers, meaning the tail of the plane could touch the ground during takeoff and landing if not properly controlled.

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Ask a Flight Instructor

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Hello, I recently got out of the military and am looking to get my helicopter CFI add-on. I already have my helicopter commercial and instrument ratings, 930 helicopter hours including 300+ as PIC. I recently took the MCI test and obtained my fixed-wing CFI. What additional steps would I need to take to obtain my helicopter CFI?

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AOPA

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Able Flight, a nonprofit organization that seeks to help people with disabilities achieve their dreams of flight, has chosen 10 individuals for its 2024 flight training scholarship program.

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Pilots Who Ask Why

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

The 2023 helicopter safety statistics from EASA show that, for another year, collision with obstacles, like wire strikes, remains one of the largest accident categories for helicopters across the board. An average of 76.6 aviation accidents per year in the United States involve wires or power lines, according to an […] The post Preventing Wire Strikes: 10 Key Principles for Helicopter Pilots first appeared on Pilots Who Ask Why.

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Universal Weather

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

As the fall and winter temperatures drop across the Northern Hemisphere, flocks of tourists descend upon the crystalline waters and picturesque beaches of the Caribbean islands to relax, recharge and engage in leisurely island time. And while the pace may be slow and the vibe laid-back on the islands themselves, for operators of business jets traveling to the region during the islands’ peak season, challenges such as limited parking, hotels, and fuel can create operational risk and stress.

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Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

In this exerpt from Advanced IFR , by Pilot Workshops, follow along on this scenario-based IFR flight from Riverside, CA (KRAL) to Long Beach, CA (KLGB). The short, 20-minute flight presents immediate challenges as the workload is high from start to finish in the busy southern California airspace. The flight will utilize and explain a Tower Enroute Control (TEC) route which is an FAA program of standard routes that keep a flight solely within approach control airspace instead of working with air

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AOPA

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Circulation of a petition in favor of closing and repurposing the important Boulder Municipal Airport is at odds with FAA obligations. AOPA and Colorado pilots are vigorously pushing back on the politically fueled call to repurpose the airport.

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Ask the Pilot

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

February 26, 2024 SO, LAST WEEK, a passenger videoed a damaged wing slat on a United Airlines flight headed from Denver to Boston. Learning of the problem, the crew conferred with its dispatch and maintenance team, and a decision was made to divert the Boeing 757 into Denver. Copyright issues prevent me from re-posting videos or images, but you can easily Google it.

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Ask Captain Lim

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

A Delta Airlines Boeing 777-200ER at Tokyo Narita Airport. Photo Credit: Konstantin Von Wedelstaedt ( [link] ) Flight Emergency: What are the pilot’s actions when an engine fails in flight? An engine failure on a twin-engine plane is very rare, yet it remains one of the most extensively trained and tested exercises in a pilot’s career. Engine failures during take-off are simulated more frequently than those during cruising due to the heightened risk inherent in this phase of flight.

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Inspire

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

It all began on May 30, 2012, when I stepped onto a United Airlines Airbus A320 for the first time. At the time I was only four years old going to Disney World. That day I thought I was going to the happiest place on Earth, but I found my happiest place on Earth on that aircraft. I remember stepping off the airplane and telling my mom that I was going to fly an airplane like that one day.

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AOPA

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Ampaire CEO Kevin Noertker said a recent ground test of the Eco Caravan on sustainable aviation fuel demonstrates how hybrid-electric propulsion can amplify the benefits of sustainable fuels.

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Aviation Services

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Navigating the complexities of airspace is a critical aspect of aviation, and obtaining overflight permits is a key consid 100 9614 0 9614 0 0 9220 0 --:--:-- 0:00:01 --:--:-- 9226 eration in this process. An overflight permit grants an aircraft the authorization to fly through the airspace of a particular country without landing. The post Overflight Permissions for Efficient Travel in Congested Airspace appeared first on AN Aviation Services Co.

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Cranky Flier

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Last week I put on the 2024 Cranky Network Awards presented by Oakland International Airport with Courtney Miller from Visual Approach , as you probably know. It was a great night where we honored the best in airline network planning, but it was also a night of fun, joking, and roasting. Though we no longer stream the awards, we don’t want to deprive you completely of all the fun, so here’s some of what you missed.

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Inspire

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Hal and Chris are joined by pilot, astronaut, and entrepreneur Jared Isaacman, EAA Lifetime 876775, who commanded the SpaceX Inspiration4 spaceflight in 2021 and will lead the upcoming Polaris Dawn mission. The post EAA’s The Green Dot — Polaris Dawn Commander Jared Isaacman first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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AOPA

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Kit manufacturer Bearhawk Aircraft founder Mark Goldberg recently sold the company he created to produce a rugged, all-metal line of single-engine, backcountry, quick-build aircraft to Bearhawk builder Virgil Irwin, a missionary pilot who plans to expand the operation with a builder-assist program based in Fairview, Oklahoma.

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AOPA

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

FREDERICK, Md., Feb. 27, 2024—Helping to ensure a bright future for general aviation through important initiatives that grow the pilot population and help keep it safe, AOPA members and the GA community once again came through in droves.

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AOPA

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

A chorus of aviators, aviation mechanics, and groups including AOPA called for the FAA to rescind a proposed airworthiness directive that would affect nearly 31,000 vintage Piper aircraft, citing a lack of evidence of risk, unjustifiably broad scope, and a broken process.

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AOPA

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Thousands of helicopter pilots, businesses, and enthusiasts from around the world descended on Anaheim, California, for Helicopter Association International's Heli-Expo 2024.

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AOPA

MARCH 1, 2024

They used to say the sky’s the limit. But, we have always been committed to pushing the bounds of what they thought we could achieve.

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