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The Journey of Transition - The 18th Aviation Management Conference December 29, 2022 The 18th Aviation Management Conference is a highly anticipated event that brings together industry experts to discuss the opportunities and challenges of incorporating digitalization into aviation processes. This year’s conference topic is ”The Journey of Transition” The 18th Aviation Management Conference is a highly anticipated event that brings together industry experts to discuss the oppo
Private Pilot Checkride: December 5, 2022 Instructors: Nir Chen & Thao Do Aircraft: Cessna N968RC School Location: San Jose, CA (KSJC) Congrats to Scott on a first-time pass of his Private Pilot checkride with DPE Carol!
by Gustin Robinson, FAA CFI-I ASEL The body needs oxygen to regulate bodily functions and supply the brain with the power to process information. As pilots, we often fly at altitudes where the oxygen supply to our bodies is limited. Many student pilots have heard of §91.211 in the far/aim , but what exactly does it mean, and why do we need to use supplemental oxygen?
It can be difficult to understand the path of becoming an airline pilot. You may be wondering what the required steps are and if you can go straight to the airlines after the completion of training. Airlines require you to have 1500 flight hours before flying with them. Therefore, you will need to build flight time after you complete training which helps you obtain an estimated 300 hours.
The Rotor Break A Day in the Life of a Helicopter Air Ambulance Pilot at Life Flight Network When our crew briefing is complete, I gather my equipment and standby for a flight request. Our goal is to launch within 8 minutes during the day and 10 minutes at night. The post A Day in the Life of a Helicopter Air Ambulance Pilot at Life Flight Network appeared first on The Rotor Break.
While companies haven’t started canceling their Zoom and Teams accounts just yet, the need for such services may be diminishing as signs point strongly to a return of business travel. According to a September 2022 report from TripActions , business trip bookings for fall are up nearly six times, year-over-year. Meanwhile, following a flat summer, travel spend rose 27% in August, with another 30% increase projected for September.
One of the most common questions we’re asked this time of year is “when will next year’s SpotLAX be held?” In the past, we’ve always waited to announce the dates until late winter. This year, we’re ready to share those dates with you today! The 10th anniversary edition of SpotLAX will be held September 8-10, 2023! Once again, we’ve teamed up with Brett Snyder so that #SpotLAX2023 will be held the same weekend as Cranky Dorkfest.
A Family Story About 20 years ago I was flying freight out of Burbank California and decided to stop in and see my grandparents who happened to live close to the airport. They were always glad to see me and much to my surprise the topic of conversation would lead a lasting impression in my brain. So my grandfather somehow decided he was going to tell me his version of aviation history from his perspective from being in the war.
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A Family Story About 20 years ago I was flying freight out of Burbank California and decided to stop in and see my grandparents who happened to live close to the airport. They were always glad to see me and much to my surprise the topic of conversation would lead a lasting impression in my brain. So my grandfather somehow decided he was going to tell me his version of aviation history from his perspective from being in the war.
Not every day we get the chance to pass under the rainbow arc just on the final approach. Looks like the autumn is starting here as well, some precipitations will be coming, which is good after all those dry months. Look at this amazing cloud formation (cumulus congestus) and the squalls and rain down there… Cumulus congestus above the TFS airport It’s not the usual view we are used to here at the south of Tenerife… But we can’t make the weather :-D.
TTULO H1 DENTRO DE LA FOTO DE CABECERA Si quieres ser piloto de avin , seguro que ya has odo hablar del nuevo rea 100 KSA de EASA , verdad? Y es que mucho se ha hablado de cmo sera la implantacin de este nuevo enfoque formativo para las asignaturas del ATPL. Pero si, por cualquier razn, no sabes muy bien qu es esto del rea 100 KSA, en qu te afecta a ti como estudiante, o cmo va a cambiar el nuevo syllabus de EASA ; no te preocupes.
One of the top three independent aviation training providers in Europe belonging to Avia Solutions Group, BAA Training, has recently increased its pilot training service portfolio lately. It has launched a series of cadet programs for any taste, including one of its best offers – the BAA Training cadet program – that offers a job […] The post BAA Training Offers Job Guarantee for Its Cadets appeared first on iCadet.com.
A few weeks ago I had a scary situation when towing fully ballasted behind a Piper Pawnee. I had my camera running and published a short instructional video about the incident. I hope that it helps others avoid similar situations in the future. Here is the video: The comments indicate that these incidents are relatively common and occur most frequently when the tow pilot is used to pulling very light gliders that only require a low tow speed.
Solo Date: December 15, 2022 Aircraft: Cessna N98485 Instructor: Bradley Colins Reid-Hillview Airport (KRHV) Well done, guys! Thanks for making us part of your piloting dream. We love to see first solo flights happen!
by Gustin Robinson, FAA CFI-I ASEL Congratulations! You are a Private Pilot ! You studied hard, flew proficiently , and passed the scary practical exam with a Designated Pilot Examiner. You earned this privilege. But, remember that the certificate is a privilege, not a right. Carrying passengers is a great burden but can also create some of the most rewarding flights.
Thank you for supporting SAFE. I would love to meet you at #OSH22. Please stop by Bravo Hangar, Booth 2092/3 (I am usually there!) We have embroidered patches for members, show discount coupons for sign-ups and everyone can enter our SAFE sweepstakes (Lightspeed Zulu 3, Aerox PrO2 system, Sporty’s PJ2). Just $15 donation gets you a chance to win great prizes (we are also a tax-deductible, educational not-for-profit org.
The Rotor Break A Day In The Life…Aerial Saw Pilot! An Aerial Saw pilot is a year-round position in that there is no busy or slow season. The 500D models we fly are like migratory birds chasing fine weather up and down the Atlantic and Mississippi flyways. The post A Day In The Life…Aerial Saw Pilot! appeared first on The Rotor Break.
Summer is now over, but the summer travel boom we’ve experienced these past few months isn’t going anywhere. This summer, we saw surged demand for travel, for which major airlines and operators seemed to have been unprepared. Summer is traditionally our busiest season as our clients look to spend more time away from cities, to destinations like Nantucket , Martha’s Vineyard , and Newport , and this season was no exception.
#SpotLAX2022 is less than a week away! Here’s the schedule of events that we have planned. Returning this year are fan favorites such as Donuts On The Deck and our Saturday evening dinner at The Proud Bird. New this year is our first ever Friday afternoon gathering, on the roof of the new LAX Economy Parking Garage. Friday, September 16 1:00pm-4:00pm: Join us on the roof of the new Economy Parking Garage to enjoy the view from this brand new LAX spotting location.
Recent FAA Data Shows Record-Breaking Pilot Production Numbers MCLEAN, Va.—The Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) today released newly updated data from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that shows 9,087 newly certificated commercial airline pilots have been produced in the last 12 months—nearly 2,500 more than in all of 2019. According to the most recent figures, the United States is on track to produce more than 10,000 new pilots by the end of the year.
Database of Construction Number of Aircraft May 15, 2022 Complete List of Aircraft Construction Numbers with API An aircraft database that you can use as a complete list of aircraft construction numbers with API. That’s pretty specific but thankfully exactly what our aircraft database and API have! A construction number is assigned to each aircraft once and, as opposed to the registration number, it cannot be changed.
I am often asked what areas applicants struggle the most on, and where most failures occur. While the answer to this question ranges dramatically from the type of exam to the student, it usually begins with a threat that leads to an error, and eventually an undesired aircraft state and/or exceedance from the ACS or PTS standard. While the concept of Threat and Error Management is somewhat foreign to the new private pilot, it applies very well to our daily operations and I see it in action on a r
In line with the gradual recovery of the aviation market, Latvian airline airBaltic announces that it has started recruitment of a total of 120 additional pilots, including graduates of the airBaltic Pilot Academy. Martin Gauss, Chief Executive Officer of airBaltic: “While we continue to employ our airBaltic Pilot Academy graduates and rehire former employees, this time our needs for additional staff […] The post airBaltic started recruitment of 120 pilots appeared first on iCadet.co
There’s been a lot of interest in my recent accident analysis “ Invisible Trap Kills Glider Pilot – How To Avoid Microbursts.” Within days it has been read by more than 5000 people, a significant number for our relatively small community. I also received a lot of feedback and questions, some public, some private. Most were quite insightful and thought provoking and I’d like to thank everyone for the engaging discussion.
Solo Date: December 5, 2022 Aircraft: Cessna N9027H Instructor: Nir Chen Reid-Hillview Airport (KRHV) We love to see that, “I just flew an airplane all by myself!” smile on Nizar’s face. His CFI Nir’s smile is equally as big, so happy for his student’s success. Nice job!!
Funding can be hard to find in regards to flight training. However, financing and loan opportunities have recently become more accesible than ever before. We have partnered with two finance companies to help fund students’ training, Sallie Mae and Meritize. Sallie Mae is available to students for all our professional and recreational programs.
Four young people had the experience of a lifetime when they were sent to EAA’s Air Academy Camp thanks to EAA Chapter 5 in Middlefield, Ohio. The post EAA Chapter 5 Sends Four Campers to Oshkosh first appeared on Hangar Flying.
The Rotor Break A Day In The Life…Superyacht Pilot! During the summer of 2018, I was fortunate enough to fly from a 50-meter (164-foot) private yacht.departing Seattle, WA on May 1st to cruise the Inside Passage and Gulf of Alaska. The post A Day In The Life…Superyacht Pilot! appeared first on The Rotor Break.
Like lawyers gunning for partner or professors aspiring to tenure, the ultimate career goal of many professional pilots is to fly for a major airline or corporate jet operator. The work to get there is hard and the investment of time and money steep, but the rewards are worth it with a great salary, nice pension, and an undeniable aura of “cool” that will draw interest from others for the rest of one’s life.
Winter’s chill is upon us. Around here, as we look forward to the warmer weather in the months ahead, we also begin planning our annual SpotLAX event. So it is with great excitement that we can announce that #SpotLAX2022 will be held the weekend of September 16-18, 2022! As in previous years, the event will be a fun-filled weekend of great planes, great views, and great people.
This article will attempt to help you understand some of the basics of the process of becoming a pilot and pilot training. It is a very basic conversation and one that will probably only interest people in the beginning phases of their quest to learn aviation. In covering the basics it will answer the question of how long does it take to become a pilot.
Name of Airline Database April 30, 2022 International Airlines Database for Developers The name of the airline database with API was built by developers for developers in the aviation and travel industries. With the database’s complete and detailed content, we believe it can be a good external data asset for any project in the sector. Approximately, there are around 5000 airlines in the world nowadays.
When I begin my briefings with applicants, I often begin with stating that the ACS is the standard. Sometimes I have students and flight schools asking me how I want to see certain maneuvers, and I always point them to FAA published materials to answer their question. There is no certain “way” that I want to see a maneuver – if the maneuver is compliant with the ACS and the applicant demonstrates proficiency, risk management, and good judgement – then it is satisfactory.
ISA+21 awards one US$5,000 scholarship every two years to a female pilot from the host conference region to be used towards an advanced flight training program. The Annual ISA+21 Conference will be held on September 20-24th, 2022 in Dublin, Ireland. If you or someone you know is an aspiring female airline pilot located in the European Region, apply […] The post $5,000 scholarship towards an advanced flight training program for female pilot in Europe appeared first on iCadet.com.
Rigging my Ventus 2cxT, Victor One, for new soaring adventures in 2022. I made good progress against my soaring goals for 2021 , so I want to continue to raise the bar for the coming year. So without further ado, here are my objectives for 2022. If you’re interested in setting your own soaring goals, I have included some additional considerations at the bottom that you may find helpful. 1.
Solo Date: November 20, 2022 Aircraft: Cessna N53456 Instructor: Jim McDonald Location: Monterey, CA (KMRY) It’s not every day a young pilot receives their driver’s license just before soloing an airplane. Congrats to Mark and CFI Jim for earning these bragging rights!
Solo Date: November 29, 2022 Aircraft: Cessna N9027H Instructor: Sergey Kataev & Lucas Silva Location: San Jose, CA (KRHV) Congrats to Elnaz and CFI Sergey on a successful first solo flight! This amazing woman keeps reaching for higher and higher goals. She looks pretty unstoppable to us. Thanks for letting us be part of your aviation dream!
Solo Date: November 19, 2022 Aircraft: Citabria N990WY Instructor: Scott Williams Location: San Jose, CA (KRHV) We love helping people achieve their dreams, and flying a taildragger around San Jose with an empty back seat tops our list of very cool things to do. Congrats to Ian and CFI Scott for checking this box off his list. Whoot whoot!
The Rotor Break A Day in the life…Maryland State Police! We complete a recon and lower our Rescue Tech (RT) to the Ship to assess the patient and get them ready to be hoisted to the aircraft. Once the RT indicates that everything is ready we move back in to pick them both up. The post A Day in the life…Maryland State Police! appeared first on The Rotor Break.
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