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Icahn’s Big Blue Gamble JetBlue stock shot up this week when former TWA executive Carl Icahn purchased a 10% stake in the airline. Icahn took over TWA in 1985, starting in a similar manner, before he took the airline private via a leveraged buyout about four years later. TWA would eventually file for bankruptcy in 1992 and be bought out by American nine years later.
Departures always require careful planning. Add mountainous terrain, instrument conditions (IMC), or any condition requiring maximum performance from the aircraft, and the stakes are even higher. Factors in departure planning will vary based on the class of aircraft one is flying (piston single, twin, jet, etc.), but there are common considerations that should be followed by all.
SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, February 16, 2024 / -- Flex Air Flight School , a pioneer in aviation training, is proud to announce its recognition as a Military Friendly® School for 2024-2025. This distinction from MilitaryFriendly.com celebrates Flex Air’s ongoing commitment to military veterans through its expanding SkillBridge Commercial Pilot Gateway program, which has been instrumental in transitioning service members into civilian aviation careers.
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Start your journey to a commercial pilot license in Scottsdale or Mesa, AZ, by calling (480) 372-9815. As an aspiring pilot, one of the things you need to do is to acquire all relevant pilot certificates and ratings applicable to you. Of all the certificates available, bodies like the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rank the ATP certificate as the pinnacle of aviation achievement.
Editor’s Note: As part of Sporty’s IFR Month being celebrated in February – a four-week focus on the challenges and rewards of instrument flying – we’re pleased to bring you this valuable insight from Redbird Flight Simulations on perfecting holding patterns in a flight simulator. There is no shortage of articles about using holds in the IFR system.
An aircraft is flying to an ADF. The true heading to the ADF is 90°. The magnetic heading is 088° (2°E variation). After a few minutes, the pilot discovers that he has drifted 10° to the left, and the ADF needle indicates 020° relative bearing. What is the magnetic heading the aircraft should fly to in order to reach the ADF? The answer is 118 degrees, but I don’t understand why.
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Milan Fashion Week is a semi-annual clothing trade show held in Milan during spring and fall. The upcoming February 20-26 runway event debuts the latest from different fashion houses for the upcoming Spring/Summer season. Because this is one of the “Big 4” international fashion events, it tends to be a draw for business aviation. If you are operating to Milan for this event or during this period, we recommend that trip planning arrangements begin as soon as possible.
It’s something all pilots have to do during training for an instrument rating — pass the FAA Knowledge Test. While this test has gotten a bad rap over the years from some, the reality is it’s a non-event when you approach it with the proper mindset and use the right study tools. In this webinar video, veteran instructor and course developer, Bret Koebbe, will show how to use tried and true study methods using Sporty’s Instrument Rating Course to make the process an engagi
Are you an aviation enthusiast looking to purchase your aircraft, or perhaps a business needing a private jet for corporate travel? Buying an airplane can be as exciting as your first flight. However, navigating the vast sky of online marketplaces to find the right aircraft can be daunting. Fear not, as we’ve compiled a list of the top websites to buy used airplanes online , making your search as smooth as your upcoming flights. 1.
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Aviation Medical Certificate: Revoked! Folks, from the Flight Blog, this is Cap’n Aux speaking. Recently, for the first time ever, I had my Aviation Medical Certificate revoked! I know what you’re thinking: “But, Cap’n Aux! You were BORN with a 777 Type rating and a lifetime Medical certificate!” Oh, if that would be true!
What is the difference between an LPV and LNAV approach? Do you have to adhere to the altitudes on stepdown fixes when flying the glideslope on an LNAV+V approach? And on what segments of an ILS approach can you use an IFR-approved GPS for primary navigation? Learn the answers to these questions and more in our latest IFR video tip. To take the next step, check out Sporty’s Instrument Rating Course , which includes 13 hours of in-flight HD cross-country and instrument approach video traini
Here’s a question: what do you really ask yourself when assessing whether you’re fit to fly or not? More importantly, how comfortable do you feel talking about not being fit to fly with your AME, colleagues, and employer? If you do have a health issue, how bad does it need […] The post Fit to Fly? Why so Many Pilots Hide their Physical and Mental Health Struggles first appeared on Pilots Who Ask Why.
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By Josh Page, CFI You’re flying along enjoying the beautiful views on a bright, sunny VFR day when suddenly your radios go out. You have no way to contact ATC. Anxiety starts to settle in. What now? You can take a deep breath and relax. Thankfully, there are procedures in place for the many situations you might encounter in flight, and this one is no exception.
When controllers anticipate a delay at a clearance limit or fix, usually due to a high volume of traffic, weather, or both, pilots are usually issued a holding clearance. If the holding pattern assigned by ATC is charted, pilots are expected to hold as indicated. Patterns at the most generally used holding fixes are charted on Low or High Altitude En Route, Area, Departure Procedure, and Arrival Charts.
February 9, 2024 So, earlier this week the U.S. Senate’s Commerce Committee shot down the move to increase the mandatory retirement age from 65 to 67. The measure lost by a single vote. Lawmakers succumbed to pressure from the Air Line Pilots Association, which spent months lobbying against the change. The matter now goes to committee and there’s still a shot it could pass.
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One EAA member shares her inspiring path from sleeping on the streets to flying high in the sky in her homebuilt Midget Mustang. The post My Dream of Flying first appeared on Hangar Flying.
Can you answer all these regulations questions and stay legal in the IFR system? To meet the minimum instrument experience requirements, within the last 6 calendar months you need to have flown six hours in the same category aircraft, and at least 3 of the 6 hours in actual IFR conditions. six instrument approaches, holding procedures, and intercepting and tracking courses in the appropriate category of aircraft. six hours in the same category aircraft.
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In this exerpt from Advanced IFR , by Pilot Workshops, follow along on this IFR flight from Eagle, CO (KEGE) to Aspen, CO (KASE). While relatively short, the flight will traverse challenging moutainous terrain. Because of the terrain, the departure from Eagle will utilize a Standard Instrument Departure (SID). SIDs are air traffic control procedures created to provide obstruction clearance and a transition from the terminal area to the en route structure.
This time on The Green Dot, hosts Chris and Hal are joined by Capt. Greg Wooldridge, the Blue Angels’ commander in 1991-92, and Mat Garretson, who is the print historian for the Blue Angels Association. The post EAA’s The Green Dot — Blue Angels Panel first appeared on Hangar Flying.
In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Vic Syracuse talks about his favorite event of the year — the National Stearman Fly-In. The post Galesburg first appeared on Hangar Flying.
In a recent piece for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor George Karamitis discusses some of the health issues that sidelined him for AirVenture 2023 as well as flying his beloved Quicksilver. The post A Challenging Summer first appeared on Hangar Flying.
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