Communications
When communications become a problem.
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The slow, insidious degradation
We have to deal with the issue every day we fly. That is why we are taught early on its lethal effect. Write the exam with 99 other questions then forget about it, you got the licence, right? Never mind how to deal with it or seriously prevent it. I would venture that is why… Read more »
The one you trust
We all take it for granted. Take a peek into any cockpit it is always there: the instrument panel centre piece. Certainly a few light, day VFR only aircraft do not require it, why would it be required? It adds weight, cost to maintain and some will even claim that it dulls seat of the… Read more »
Enroute to Sedona (KSEZ)
It is never too late to learn and confirm with modesty that you need help wherever you can take it. We are not alone. I am sure I heard this one in a sci-fi movie. A funny thing happened on the way to Sedona Airport (KSEZ) last week. We were flying VFR at 10500 over… Read more »
737-800 accident preliminary report
The news this morning are stuffed with the latest B-737-800 prelimanary report. It is stated by the concerned country regulator that the crew did everything they could have done to save the flight. The media is always at minimum knowledge when it comes to aviation. I am always sceptical on their scientific goodwill. Great job… Read more »
Boeing’s 737-800
The recent 737 accident, a tragedy by all means brings to light few factors of absolute relevance to the air transport industry. First and foremost is the unthinkable arrogance Boeing (the corporation) has demonstrated. Nothing to do with engineering within. Why is the corporation pushing a most objectionable policy of not divulging a system in… Read more »
Farewell ForeFlight
Has anyone seen this before? I have. Been there, seen that. Oh how are we going to win they say. We will keep the entities separate, they say. Really? Possibly the best flight planing software on the market, ForeFlight had grown to become in my view the best flight planing software. Super user friendly, maniac… Read more »
Loss of control
Aircraft loss of control is the major cause of fatal accident. Avoiding the condition leading to an event is capital.
The good, the bad and the ugly
Aviators get their say on the most beautiful flying machines and they also get even with the ugliest!
Hand flying, what’s going on?
Flying is a perishable good. Lack of maintenance will lead to the pilot’s ability degradation. This explains the simulator visits every 6 months. 6 months we say? Many carriers now have the « financial good fortune » to stretch this to 8 months. The recent and very thorough incident report by the BFU (Bundesstelle für Flugunfalluntersuchung /… Read more »