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A Different Kind of Pilot Decision—Choosing Not to Fly

Air Facts

An approaching system threatened to bring widespread low ceilings, embedded thunderstorms, and wind shear across much of the southern U.S. An approaching system threatened to bring widespread low ceilings, embedded thunderstorms, and wind shear across much of the southern U.S. Its not a bad suggestion.

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Visual Angle of Attack Indicators and Systems Engineering Theory

Air Facts

1] NASA provides this excellent but unavoidably long definition: At NASA, systems engineering is defined as a methodical, multi-disciplinary approach for the design, realization, technical management, operations, and retirement of a system. An historical antecedent is the concept of the unstable approach.

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Arriving in Style

Plane and Pilot

We often hear that the key to a great landing is an equally great approach. And lets face it, the key to that flawless approach is often a well-planned descent. In the airline world, descent planning and execution receives a lot of attention. The en route instrument approaches, traffic patterns, and terrain are all new.

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Planning Proper Pace of Flight Training Remains Critical

Flying Magazine

This often happens when the customer has been doing “research” and learns they will need X number of multiengine hours to qualify for a job at an airline where they will be flying either a turboprop or jet.

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Flying To Saint Helena, The Remote Airport In The South Atlantic Ocean

One Mile at a Time

However, due to strong wind shear plus the short runway, that ultimately didnt end up being the case, at least without a major payload restriction. Easter Island is the worlds most remote airport Which airlines fly to Saint Helena? Thats why the airport is only served by smaller aircraft. Flights to Saint Helena arent cheap!

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Occluded Fronts: What Pilots Need to Prepare For

Pilot Institute

Together, let’s untangle the mystery of occluded fronts with a clear and steady approach. And when you hear about one approaching, expect a change in the weather soon. For example, as a cold front passes, surface winds may shift from southwesterly to northwesterly, while winds above may continue from the west.

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Airline Pilots Are the Most Scrutinized Profession

Air Facts

Airline Pilots Continuing education is required for airline pilots. Check airmen are used by the airline industry to perform recurrent checks, proficiency checks, and line checks. All airline pilots attend annual recurrent training that includes ground school and simulator training that requires an evaluation.