Instrument approaches add another layer of safety to pilot navigation Navigating an airplane or helicopter safely to its destination requires a thorough understanding of the various instrument approaches used in aviation. From visual flight approaches
Pilot training like a pro isn’t only for the simulators We’ve all flown imperfect approaches, scrambling to get back on profile in time to salvage the landing and save face with the boss. There may
Crew resource management for the Captain who owns the company I recently saw a job advertisement for a co-pilot position that would include flying the right seat for an owner/operator. For some reason, the position
HEMS pilot safety is a topic at EASA When I think of helicopter safety, the first thing I usually think of is helicopter emergency medical service (HEMS) operations. Yes, there are many more uses for
Crew Resource Management is important for all flights and crews It’s been over 30 years since I worked with this man, but I’ll never forget flying with the Captain with no concept of Crew Resource
SMS aviation requirements changing for Part 135 and 145 operators When I left my EMS Chief Pilot job many years ago, Safety Management Systems (SMS) aviation was gaining traction. None of us knew what it
ILS approaches are being phased out by newer technology I’m wondering how much longer pilots will request ILS approaches in marginal weather. Like NDB, ILS is rapidly losing popularity compared to the RNAV approach and,
Special bulletins can supplement pilot training I hate when I call for “flaps up” just a little late and end up with the overspeed warning blaring in my headset. Those darn jets accelerate so fast
Crew resource management was used, but the aircraft still crashed Crew resource management has done wonders for aviation’s safety record, but it doesn’t always save the day. Yes, learning to use the resourcefulness of each
Pilots should avoid underestimating mother nature’s power With all the tools and technology available to pilots, it is upsetting that we are still flying through thunderstorms. But, when will we learn that aviation weather is
Instrument approaches add another layer of safety to pilot navigation Navigating an airplane or helicopter safely to its destination requires a thorough understanding of the various instrument approaches used in aviation. From visual flight approaches
Pilot training like a pro isn’t only for the simulators We’ve all flown imperfect approaches, scrambling to get back on profile in time to salvage the landing and save face with the boss. There may
Crew resource management for the Captain who owns the company I recently saw a job advertisement for a co-pilot position that would include flying the right seat for an owner/operator. For some reason, the position
HEMS pilot safety is a topic at EASA When I think of helicopter safety, the first thing I usually think of is helicopter emergency medical service (HEMS) operations. Yes, there are many more uses for
Crew Resource Management is important for all flights and crews It’s been over 30 years since I worked with this man, but I’ll never forget flying with the Captain with no concept of Crew Resource
SMS aviation requirements changing for Part 135 and 145 operators When I left my EMS Chief Pilot job many years ago, Safety Management Systems (SMS) aviation was gaining traction. None of us knew what it
ILS approaches are being phased out by newer technology I’m wondering how much longer pilots will request ILS approaches in marginal weather. Like NDB, ILS is rapidly losing popularity compared to the RNAV approach and,
Special bulletins can supplement pilot training I hate when I call for “flaps up” just a little late and end up with the overspeed warning blaring in my headset. Those darn jets accelerate so fast
Crew resource management was used, but the aircraft still crashed Crew resource management has done wonders for aviation’s safety record, but it doesn’t always save the day. Yes, learning to use the resourcefulness of each
Pilots should avoid underestimating mother nature’s power With all the tools and technology available to pilots, it is upsetting that we are still flying through thunderstorms. But, when will we learn that aviation weather is
