Aerodynamic Aviation
DECEMBER 29, 2022
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!
Northstar VFR
DECEMBER 21, 2022
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?
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Coast Flight
DECEMBER 12, 2022
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
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
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.
Tradewind
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
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.
NYC Aviation
OCTOBER 26, 2022
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.
Airspeed Junkie
OCTOBER 13, 2022
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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iCadet
JULY 26, 2022
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.
Chess In the Air
JULY 24, 2022
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.
Safe Pilots
JULY 13, 2022
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.
Aerodynamic Aviation
DECEMBER 29, 2022
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!
Northstar VFR
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
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.
Aviation Edge
MAY 15, 2022
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.
The Rotor Break
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
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.
Tradewind
OCTOBER 4, 2022
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.
NYC Aviation
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
#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.
Airspeed Junkie
SEPTEMBER 17, 2022
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.
Coast Flight
JANUARY 21, 2022
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.
iCadet
MAY 16, 2022
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
Chess In the Air
JULY 4, 2022
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.
Inspire
OCTOBER 25, 2022
Every now and then we are reminded about something that we may have taken for granted. The post Ruffled Feathers: “Qu’est-ce qu’on a de la chance!” first appeared on Hangar Flying.
Aerodynamic Aviation
DECEMBER 29, 2022
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!!
Fullthrottle Aviation
FEBRUARY 19, 2022
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.
Aviation Edge
APRIL 30, 2022
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.
The Rotor Break
OCTOBER 25, 2022
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.
Tradewind
MAY 17, 2022
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.
NYC Aviation
FEBRUARY 2, 2022
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.
Airspeed Junkie
AUGUST 17, 2022
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.
AeroSavvy
MARCH 26, 2022
Passenger and cargo aircraft look the same when flying over head. Most of the popular Boeing and Airbus passenger jets, like the 767, 747, A330, and A350, have cargo counterparts. From a distance, they all look about the same. Passenger and freighter aircraft look similar on the outside, but they’re quite different inside. When manufacturers build or modify aircraft, they often customize the design to meet the needs of the customer.
iCadet
APRIL 7, 2022
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.
Chess In the Air
JUNE 24, 2022
It’s been a few weeks that our friend Shmulik Dimentstein died in a tragic crash of his HpH Shark just as he was about to land at his home airport Rifle in Garfield County, Colorado. As I’ve written before, soaring is objectively dangerous. Per activity hour, the risk of dying is about 40x greater than when driving a car. However, we also know that it does not have to be so dangerous.
Inspire
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor George Karamitis reflects on his many years in aviation. The post Airplanes to Ultralights first appeared on Hangar Flying.
Aerodynamic Aviation
DECEMBER 19, 2022
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!
Fullthrottle Aviation
FEBRUARY 24, 2022
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
Aviation Edge
APRIL 16, 2022
Aircraft registration number database Aircraft Tail Numbers Database List Each registered aircraft has a unique aircraft tail number that we provide as an aircraft tail numbers database list. These are assigned by the national aviation authorities and are widely used to identify the aircraft. As these world aircraft registration numbers are recognized by official authorities, they are the only way of tracking individual flights with an identifier.
The Rotor Break
OCTOBER 1, 2022
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.
Tradewind
MARCH 24, 2022
Little has changed for business travelers in the wake of Covid-19. However, the construct in which they are traveling for work has transformed significantly. Communication platforms like Zoom and Microsoft Teams have fueled opportunities for remote work, while hospitality venues, especially hotels, have sought to become an appealing workplace alternative to the traditional office.
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