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.
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.
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.
The number of used business jets for sale in all business-jet categories increased 4% year-over-year in June, with list prices down 14%, according to the latest survey by investment bank Jefferies Group.
Long-delayed, completion of the FAA’s first rules for commercial operation of small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), or drones, has been welcomed by industry. But questions are already being asked about how quickly the agency will move beyond the limits of these first regulations.
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.
Bombardier has agreed to sell its Amphibious Aircraft operations to Victoria, British Columbia-based Viking Air, which in 2005 took over ownership and support of former all de Havilland Canada (DHC) types from the Canadian aircraft manufacturer.
The benefit of automotive safety features to general aviation has persuaded the FAA to grant Terrafugia a waiver of weight and stall-speed limits so it can self-certify its Transition flying car as a light sport aircraft (LSA).
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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.
