How best to train pilots to maintain command of an aircraft throughout its entire maneuvering envelope, in all weather conditions, and when subjected to equipment malfunctions? Using simulators is the most logical, and proven, response. But appropriate simulators aren't always available.
The consensus among industry contributors to an FAA Advisory Circular is that training should focus on preventing upsets rather than waiting to recover from one.
Proponents of in-aircraft training point out that limitations in a simulator's motion cueing, combined with the reduced emotional involvement of those in the seats, prevent pilots from experiencing the full range of airplane attitudes, load factors and behavior that can be present during an actual flight.
By William Garvey, Jessica A. Salerno, Molly McMillin
In early June, Gulfstream Aerospace completed its 1,000th APU repair. The company's APU shop began operation in 2009 and now can repair more than 30 models.
Teterboro Airport was the most requested charter destination and origin for aircharterguide.com users in May 2016, according to an analysis of Worldwide Trip Builder data.
Drone Pilots? “Empty Cockpits” (Viewpoint, June 2016) was a good editorial. There’s no quick fix to this [pilot shortage] problem. Desire alone is not enough to incur the expense with so long a period before you get an adequate return. Maybe drone pilots? Dick Van Gemert Fairfield, Connecticut Looking Back Fondly
A flight attendant’s roles are many, but minimizing risk is foremost. In order to reduce risk to a level as low as reasonably practicable, potential hazards must be identified and then reported, discussed, analyzed and, ultimately, mitigated.
The 17th annual Reading Air Show attracted 3,000 registrants, 1,500 aircraft and a total crowd of 65,000 over the three-day period. Total aircraft movements recorded by the tower were 6,227.
According to the FAA, inflight cabin safety means protecting against fire, turbulence, decompression and providing the means to address medical emergencies. Quite a catalogue of woes.
By William Garvey, Jessica A. Salerno, Molly McMillin
Hartzell Propeller, based in Piqua, Ohio, has earned an amended supplemental type certificate for installation of its five-blade composite swept tip propeller on Finnoff Aviation P&W PT6A-67P engine upgrades for Pre-NG Pilatus PC-12 aircraft.
By William Garvey, Jessica A. Salerno, Molly McMillin
The first run of GE Aviation's 2,000-hp-class advanced turboprop (ATP) series, internally known as GE93, is on track for certification this summer by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and delivery in the fourth quarter of 2017.
By William Garvey, Jessica A. Salerno, Molly McMillin
Embraer CEO Fred Curado recently said he planned to retire this month after nine years as head of the Brazilian manufacturer. Embraer announced that Paulo Cesar de Souza e Silva, president and CEO of Embraer's commercial aviation division, will succeed Curado.
By William Garvey, Jessica A. Salerno, Molly McMillin
Satcom Direct, a satellite communication business in Melbourne, Florida, is the first distribution partner to activate Inmarsat's Jet ConneX for business aviation customers, the company said.
By William Garvey, Jessica A. Salerno, Molly McMillin
Air BP has signed a 50/50 aviation fuel joint venture in Peru with PBF, an energy company there. The joint venture will operate as Air BP PBF and will initially supply aviation fuel at Lima's Jorge Chavez International Airport.
By William Garvey, Jessica A. Salerno, Molly McMillin
Cessna's new super-midsize Citation Longitude moved closer to first flight this summer when in mid-June the electrical distribution system was powered three weeks after the first wing was mated to the fuselage.
By William Garvey, Jessica A. Salerno, Molly McMillin
Five years after opening its Melbourne, Florida, aircraft production, assembly and delivery facility, Embraer Executive Jets opened an expanded facility in early June that more than doubled its size there.
By William Garvey, Jessica A. Salerno, Molly McMillin
With more than 120 combined aircraft transactions in the previous year, jetAVIVA, which bills itself as the world's leading seller of light jets, and Kansas Aircraft Corp., a Kansas City sales firm focused on piston and turboprop aircraft, have become one, with the former acquiring the latter.
