Flight Training Central
JANUARY 12, 2024
As a student pilot, you will need a Student Pilot Certificate at some point during flight training program. When you will need it and how you can obtain it will vary based upon the type of training that you are doing. You may also need an FAA Medical Certificate. The type of certificate you should obtain, if you should obtain one at all, depends on your flight training goals.
Gary's Flight Journal
JANUARY 12, 2024
This is not exactly the way I would like to start the new year with a first flight for service. I installed my new battery a few days ago and I'm ready to have the down lock switch installed on the left main gear. Sussex Aero had an opening today so I pre-heated over night and launched for Delaware Coastal (KGED) at 8:30am. This is a short ten minute hop and I'll fly it gear down.
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Universal Weather
JANUARY 11, 2024
Dear Friends and Colleagues, As we start 2024, I wanted to pause to reflect on a challenging and rewarding year for our industry. My first reflection is that this is by far the most comprehensive Chairman’s Note I’ve written to update all of you on the amazing progress and tools we’ve been working on, and I encourage each of you to invest a little time reading and clicking through the informative links to uncover the tools available to you.
Northstar VFR
JANUARY 8, 2024
By Josh Page, CFI Whenever I’m in an airplane as a passenger or a pilot , I still marvel that this heavy machine can get off the ground, soar through the sky, and land at my destination. It’s simply amazing. One of the first and foundational things you’ll learn in flight training are the four forces of flight. This is the science behind aviation. Understanding these four forces of flight will help you know how your airplane can actually take off and fly.
Flight Training Central
JANUARY 10, 2024
Most students today prefer to use an electronic E6B flight computer when planning a flight or preparing for the FAA knowledge test. The electronic E6B is actually the evolution of a mechanical E6B flight computer, often referred to as a whiz wheel. While the mechanical E6B may take a little longer to learn compared to its electronic counterpart, the learning process is a fun challenge.
Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure
JANUARY 8, 2024
Welcome to my Flight Review for 2023! My flying stats for 2023 (Photo: Flighty app) Introduction Flying in 2023 is significant to me as I finally did a trip I wanted to for a long time and that was to fly to South America. The year 2023 was easier to travel as the Covid situation has eased in most countries. However at the time of travel, proof of covid vaccination was still required especially travelling in South America and for visits to Brazil, yellow fever vaccination is required from some c
Universal Weather
JANUARY 10, 2024
Beijing, as the capital city of China and a global powerhouse, hosts an extensive network of international corporations and diplomatic entities. It’s a city teeming with history, culture, and economic vibrancy, making it a significant destination for business aviation, evidenced by the abundant flow of private jets and corporate aircraft each year.
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Flight Training Central
JANUARY 8, 2024
Aircraft engines can provide thousands of hours of reliable service, provided that they are maintained and operated properly. From the pilot’s perspective, this involves learning the best practices for power control, leaning procedures, cooling, and other operational considerations. 1. One purpose of the dual ignition system on an aircraft engine is to provide for improved engine performance. balanced cylinder head pressure. uniform heat distribution.
Ask Captain Lim
JANUARY 7, 2024
Japan Airlines Flight 516 wreckage at Haneda Airport Photo Credit: Makochan12.9 ( [link] ) Learning from the Japan Airlines Flight 516 Crash The recent crash involving Japan Airlines Flight 516 at Haneda Airport serves as a lesson not all agrees in the past, that one should leave all belongings behind during an emergency evacuation. On that fateful day of January 2, 2024, a JAL Airbus A350 collided with another Japan Coast Guard Dash 8 plane during its landing approach, resulting in a potentiall
Universal Weather
JANUARY 10, 2024
Shanghai is the largest city in China and one of the largest in the world, with a large number of international corporations and businesses operating in the region. As a result, the city has become a hub for business aviation, with a high volume of private jets and other business aircraft visiting each year. With the country’s reopening to foreign visitors in 2023, the city is poised for a massive rebound in international traffic.
Pilot's Life Blog
JANUARY 6, 2024
Launch a successful career as a commercial pilot by learning essential skills in flight school. Contact Leopard Aviation to learn more about enrolling. What makes a good pilot? Aviators have the great responsibility of navigating long distances in the air and getting themselves and passengers to their destinations safely. When you enroll in our flight school in Arizona , you’ll learn all of the skills that make someone a successful pilot.
NAFI
JANUARY 11, 2024
NAFI NOTAMs #50 From Aspirations to Achievements: Fueling Dreams as a Pilot Instructor~Guest Blogger Seunghee Kang, CFII/MEI Pilots, do you remember the happiness and sense of achievement that you got after getting that Private pilot license to start off your careers? You'll also get the same feeling as you get closer to your dream as an airline pilot with an Instrument Rating and a CPL, and as you attain CFI, CFII and MEI certifications to teach budding pilot candidates.
Inspire
JANUARY 11, 2024
Dr. Brett Hoffman, a senior member of the University of Wisconsin Missing in Action Recovery and Identification Project, will share the history of the project and dive into work accomplished so far, as well as future developments, in his presentation at the EAA Aviation Museum on Thursday, January 18, at 7 p.m., kicking off the 2024 lineup of the Aviation Adventure Speaker Series.
Universal Weather
JANUARY 8, 2024
For more detailed information on specific destinations within Spain, please visit our articles on: Spain (country-level guide) Madrid Barcelona Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024 will be held in Barcelona, Spain, from Feb. 26-29, 2024. MWC Barcelona is marketed as the largest and most influential event for the connectivity ecosystem and a major high-traffic event for business aviation, particularly Part 91 operators.
Aerista
JANUARY 11, 2024
After years of speculation, we now have a glimpse of the modernized SR platform, boasting jet-level avionics, safety enhancements, and a revamped interior experience. While some hoped for specific features, we believe Cirrus has unveiled a true winner with the G7. Assessing the G7’s Impact on Preowned Cirrus Market The introduction of the Generation 7 Cirrus raises several questions regarding its impact on the preowned market.
Arround the Pattern
JANUARY 8, 2024
The sixth video in the AOPA Air Safety Institute's Beyond Proficient series for IFR pilots
Inspire
JANUARY 11, 2024
In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Steve Krog discusses some of the observations he’s made while flying with his tailwheel students over the summer. The post Poor Training, Lost Skill, or Lax Attitude first appeared on Hangar Flying.
Ask the Pilot
JANUARY 9, 2024
January 8, 2024 POOR ALASKA Airlines. There they were, leisurely mulling the finer points of their merger with Hawaiian, wondering which visage to paint on the tail, when the 737 MAX-9 stole the show. Pop went a fuselage plug on flight 1282, decompressing the jet and scaring the daylights out of everyone on board. The plane landed safely, but now a number of MAXes are grounded as regulators focus on attachment bolts.
Jetwhine
JANUARY 8, 2024
If you keep up with current events, 2024 has the potential for global grimness. All that’s needed is for China to make a move on Taiwan to fan conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East into World War III, and the US political polarization to devolve into a zero-sum civil war. Ignoring these very real possibilities will not make them disappear, but we can mitigate their contributions to emotional angst by looking up and forward to more gratifying events that are planned for 2024.
Inspire
JANUARY 11, 2024
When it entered service in 1934, the Martin B-10 was a revolution in bomber design. Faster than many fighters of the day, the B-10 featured an all-metal airframe, enclosed cockpits, an internal bomb bay, and rotating gun turrets, all features that would become standard for bombers of World War II. The post EAA’s Attic — Martin B-10 Fuel Tank first appeared on Hangar Flying.
Inspire
JANUARY 11, 2024
This time on The Green Dot, hosts Hal and Tom are joined by artist and prop maker Ryan Nagata, who reproduced an X-15 spacesuit for astronaut Joe Engle that is now on display in the EAA Aviation Museum. The post EAA’s The Green Dot — Prop Maker Ryan Nagata first appeared on Hangar Flying.
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