SMS... Taking the plunge! While the aviation sector is relatively new to Safety Management Systems, a range of industries have been using them for some time now. Read more about 'SMS... Taking the plunge!'... Posted in Safety management systems; Posted 7 years ago
Strip flying - first, get some proper training Following our 2017 article on strip flying, the message from two long-time airstrip pilots is “get some quality training”. Read the articleStrip flying - first, get some proper training Read more about 'Strip flying - first, get some proper training'... Posted in Aerodromes; Posted 7 years ago
Maintenance records – Part of the aircraft Want to spend more money than necessary for a maintenance programme? Then make sure you accept your new aircraft with few, or no, maintenance records. Read more about 'Maintenance records – Part of the aircraft'... Posted in Aircraft owner and aircraft; Posted 7 years ago
The right fuel You missed breakfast to catch the best of the weather and you’ve been flying all day. Read more about 'The right fuel'... Posted in Health and human factors; Posted 7 years ago
Illusions in flight Good flight isn’t possible without good information. So what if your own body is feeding you misinformation? Read the articleIllusions in flight Read more about 'Illusions in flight'... Posted in Health and human factors; Posted 7 years ago
Clutter in the cockpit The cockpit is not known for its spaciousness, and can soon be filled with charts, headsets, knee boards, calculators, sunglasses and pens. Read more about 'Clutter in the cockpit'... Posted in Pilot performance flying practice and professionalism; Posted 7 years ago
The value of safety Your solid flying skills won’t necessarily keep your pilot employees safe and your business aloft. Read the articleThe value of safety Read more about 'The value of safety'... Posted in Operators; Posted 7 years ago
Helicopter over water As tourism increases, so do helicopter flights over water. Can more be done to protect passengers and crew? Read the articleHelicopter over water Read more about 'Helicopter over water'... Posted in Rotary operations; Posted 7 years ago
Making the most of instructing Getting the most out of instructing – whether it’s adding value to a lesson or maximising your own personal enjoyment – was a strong message from this year’s Flight Instructor… Read more about 'Making the most of instructing'... Posted in Instruction instructors and training; Posted 7 years ago
Not meeting the ground unexpectedly Always make sure you are setting your altimeter properly using the correct QNH, for both IFR and VFR operations. Read the articleNot meeting the ground unexpectedly Read more about 'Not meeting the ground unexpectedly'... Posted in Pilot performance flying practice and professionalism; Posted 7 years ago
