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One Strike And You’re Out?

AV Web

But last week we may have gotten a glimpse of his general approach to the job when he was asked about his immediate reaction to the incident with the Flexjet Challenger and Southwest 737 at Midway. If they do not, their licenses will be pulled. ” You have to watch the video to see the body language that accompanies the statement.

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From the Bottom of the Sea to Wildwood: The Incredible Story of the F6F Hellcat at the NAS Wildwood Aviation Museum

Vintage Aviation News

He also earned the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal. After the war, Robert Thomas remained in the Naval Reserves until 1966, retiring at the rank of Lieutenant Commander, and worked as an air traffic control supervisor at the New York Air Traffic Control Center for 30 years, and would live to the age of 87.

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Wingtip Vortices and Wake Turbulence

Pilot Institute

As the swirling air strikes the ground, the vortex is pushed laterally along the surface. Pilots need to keep this behavior in mind as theyre likely to encounter these vortices while theyre on approach or during departure. Here are some examples of the FAAs guidelines for some airports with parallel approaches.

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A Stearman, a POW, and the World’s Busiest Airport

Air Facts

Previously, I had alerted the Atlanta Air Traffic Control facilities that our slow flying airplanes were going to be coming to visit them so they were expecting us, but trying to sequence us into their operation must have caused a lot of clenched jaws and tense moments with Atlanta Approach Control and the Atlanta Hartsfield Tower.

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Taking Care of the Human Element

Plane and Pilot

I experienced dense morning fog, afternoon thunderstorms, and made a timely weather divert with the help of incredibly helpful air traffic controllers. Extra crewmembers tend to be our family or our next-door hangar neighbors, and our long-distance flights are generally infrequent. This last point is important.

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Java Jive

AV Web

My left hand held the keys to my hangar’s door, and my right hand cradled a three-quarter-full cup of airport coffee—the communion drink of drowsy pilots. Frank was walking away, but I wanted to add a few coffee facts to ensure he would never, ever approach me on a ramp again. Every airport has a Frank. Yes, I almost shouted.

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What to Expect in Your First Flight Lessons

Plane and Pilot

Listening to air traffic control (ATC) chatter was fascinating but challenging with the low-quality, borrowed headset I used. Landing Approach and descent Returning to the airport involves setting up for a stable approach. After all, youre flying.

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