SMS - Advice from heli operators The first two helicopter operators to become SMS-certificated give their top tips for implementing SMS in any operation. Read the articleSMS - Advice from heli operators Read more about 'SMS - Advice from heli operators'... Posted in Safety management systems; Posted 7 years ago
So you want to fly a gyro? Flying one isn’t as simple as you may have been led to believe. In fact, its multi-stage takeoff requires some serious flying nous. Read more about 'So you want to fly a gyro?'... Posted in Aircraft owner and aircraft; Posted 7 years ago
Amateur-built aircraft What better way to indulge a passion for aviation than to build your own aircraft? Here’s what you need to know. Read the articleAmateur-built aircraft Read more about 'Amateur-built aircraft'... Posted in Aircraft owner and aircraft; Posted 7 years ago
The value of defect reporting An engine failure on the runway can have an entirely different outcome to the same engine failure at 500 feet. Read more about 'The value of defect reporting'... Posted in Reporting; Posted 7 years ago
NOTAMS - at your nearest app store Created by Airways, the IFIS Mobile app offers more convenient access to NOTAMs and weather information for users doing a preflight. Read more about 'NOTAMS - at your nearest app store'... Posted in Flight planning; Posted 7 years ago
BFR - not a test but an opportunity ‘A miable mediocrity’ is a term coined by the American writer John Gardner, to describe a sort of benign ‘close enough is good enough’ attitude. Read more about 'BFR - not a test but an opportunity'... Posted in Licensing and personnel; Posted 7 years ago
Fuel for thought Vivid recollections and advice from a number of high-flying Kiwis showed why you can’t afford to have your head in the clouds where fuel is involved. Read more about 'Fuel for thought'... Posted in Fuel and fuelling; Posted 7 years ago
Amending SARTIME, terminating flight plans Forgetful pilots have been tracked down to aero club bars; returning their aircraft to the hangar; and driving down the highway. Read more about 'Amending SARTIME, terminating flight plans'... Posted in Flight planning; Posted 7 years ago
The outs and ins of ADS-B Do you fly in controlled airspace? If so, you’re going to be affected by the introduction of ADS-B OUT. Read more about 'The outs and ins of ADS-B'... Posted in Technology; Posted 7 years ago
Stay or go? Lessons from air ambulance ops Pilots can be natural seekers of excitement, taking pride in flying skilfully in challenging conditions. Throw in altruism, and external pressures to fly, and you have air ambulance flying. Read more about 'Stay or go? Lessons from air ambulance ops'... Posted in Pilot performance flying practice and professionalism; Posted 7 years ago
