AV Web

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Police in Sonoma, California are looking for a persistent would-be airplane thief who failed to make off with two aircraft on Sunday morning. The post Persistent Airplane Thief Still At Large appeared first on AVweb. The Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office said that about 9:30 a.m. A temporary fence has now been installed.

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Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

Aerial surveying and pipeline patrol offer stable work, using both drones and airplanes. Banner towing airplanes is a more common job. The goal is for people on the ground to see the advertising, so airplanes fly at a slower speed. Aircraft Ferry Pilot Ferry pilots move airplanes or helicopters for owners or operators.

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One Mile at a Time

AUGUST 19, 2024

Proper airplane overhead bin etiquette Overhead bins are an important space on airplanes, especially for those who swear by only traveling with carry-ons , and who want to avoid gate checking bags. Fortunately overhead bins are getting bigger on many airplanes, but then again, so are peoples’ carry-ons.

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Flight Training Central

AUGUST 7, 2024

High-performance airplanes and jets incorporate a pressurization system to provide a comfortable cabin environment for the flight crew and passengers. In this video, we’ll show how this system works in piston-engine airplanes, like a Piper Malibu, and how the pilot control it from the flight deck.

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Inspire

OCTOBER 24, 2024

We have […] The post Are You an Airplane Hack or a Smooth Operator? Sitting at the picnic table and observing airport activity, I’d swear at least 50 percent of the pilots mistreat their aircraft. What do I mean by this? first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The short answer is yes, but the real answer is no. While cockpit doors before the 9/11 attacks were designed to provide a barrier between pilots and passengers for disturbance purposes, the terror attacks that changed the world as we know it have now been designed to provide an additional layer of protection for the crew.

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Simple Flying

JULY 18, 2024

So what happens when an airplane lands in water? Controlled plane landings on water, known in the industry as ditching, are rare occurrences. Equally, crash-landings on water do not occur regularly. That said, landing in water is a precaution that pilots and crew must train for.

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Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

Airplane beaches are a major draw for both avgeeks and travelers. One of the most famous spots is Maho Beach on the island of St. Maarten, best known for its close-up views of planes landing just overhead. Notably, many airlines serve this destination, ranging from European carriers to US airlines.

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AV Web

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

So Aviation Safety magazine set out to tame the dragon with tips on getting and staying ahead of even the fastest airplane. AviationSafetyBehindTheAirplane Download The post This Month In Aviation Safety: Getting Behind The Airplane appeared first on AVweb. And none better than former U.S.

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Simple Flying

JULY 11, 2024

One of the frequently asked questions is: can flight attendants land an airplane in an emergency? When one or more pilots are unable to fly the plane, cabin crew must seek assistance from fellow crew members or even passengers. The short answer is: it depends.

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Inspire

MAY 15, 2024

The post Should You Paint Your Airplane Yourself? In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Lisa Turner discusses the pros and cons of painting your homebuilt aircraft yourself. first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Thrust Flight

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

In this guide I’ll share exactly what you need to use to record videos in flight and share the best GoPro airplane mounts. GoPros and action cameras are fun ways to share your aviation adventure.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 9, 2024

The “ parade of airplanes ” flyover event, which is sponsored by the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), will begin at 11.30 ” READ MORE: ‘Parade of Airplanes’ Over Washington to Celebrate 85 years of GA AOPA flyover route map. on Saturday in celebration of general aviation’s history.

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AV Web

DECEMBER 1, 2024

The family of a notorious early 20th Century bon vivant draft dodger are laying claim to a priceless Wright Model B airplane that has been at Philadelphia’s Franklin Institute for most of the last century. The post Donor’s Family Lays Claim To Museum’s Wright Airplane appeared first on AVweb.

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One Mile at a Time

AUGUST 2, 2024

There are lots of opinions when it comes to appropriate airplane etiquette, ranging from seat recline , to dressing up , to changing seats with others , and more. In this post I wanted to address the topic of etiquette around opening and closing airplane window shades. Who controls airplane window shades, and what’s reasonable?

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One Mile at a Time

JULY 9, 2024

Why do some first and business class seats on airplanes have three-point seatbelts (that go over your shoulders), while others don’t? Let’s address that… Premium airplane seats with three-point belts For the most part, airplane seats simply have lap belts, which are much less restrictive seatbelts than you’ll find in cars.

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One Mile at a Time

MAY 13, 2024

Airplane seating arrangements can be complicated, especially when you’re traveling with others — some airlines charge to assign seats, some airlines don’t assign seats in advance, some people may book last minute and not be able to reserve seats together, etc. When should you switch seats with others on airplanes?

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One Mile at a Time

OCTOBER 19, 2024

As if the airline industry isn’t complex enough under normal circumstances, Indian airlines are dealing with quite the challenge at the moment, as we’ve seen dozens of airplane bomb threats over the past week. What do you make of India’s airplane bomb hoax mess? This has caused delays, diversions, and more.

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One Mile at a Time

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Back in the day I’d get sick several times per year, especially when taking review trips where I spend several days straight in airports and on airplanes. I think many of us have a new understanding of how people get sick, and how it can largely be prevented. I thought it was more or less unavoidable.

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One Mile at a Time

AUGUST 25, 2024

When most people think of airplane bathrooms, it’s probably not a nice image that comes to mind. With that in mind, below are my six favorite airplane bathrooms, roughly ranked… 1. Airplane bathrooms don’t get much more luxurious than this! That’s not true across the board, though.

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Flight Training Central

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

This invisible turbulence is caused by a pair of counterrotating vortices behind an airplane’s wingtips, generated whenever a wing develops lift. A hazardous phenomenon that all pilots learn to avoid when operating at airports is wake turbulence.

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Flight Training Central

JULY 2, 2024

Join Patty Wagstaff in her Super Decathlon aerobatic airplane, as she explains how it’s possible to enter a spin, and then the proper recovery steps to return to straight and level flight, in this video segment from Sporty’s Basic Aerobatics Course.

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Plane and Pilot

APRIL 29, 2024

on May 11 as the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) … Read More "85 Years of GA to be Celebrated with ‘Parade of Airplanes’ over Washington" The post 85 Years of GA to be Celebrated with ‘Parade of Airplanes’ over Washington appeared first on Plane & Pilot Magazine.

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Plane and Pilot

JUNE 4, 2024

In the span of two weeks, I failed a flight physical with my increasingly weakened … Read More "Zen and the Art of Airplane Operation" The post Zen and the Art of Airplane Operation appeared first on Plane & Pilot Magazine. I never understood aviation until the day I lost it.

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One Mile at a Time

MAY 19, 2024

FAA will require second flight deck barrier The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will require a secondary barrier on the flight deck of new Part 121 commercial airplanes in the United States, to ensure the safety of the aircraft, crew, and passengers. That being said, this seems like a solution that doesn’t actually solve a whole lot.

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AOPA

JULY 25, 2024

More than 500,000 people typically visit EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in Wisconsin, traveling from dozens of countries around the world to share their passion for airshows, cool airplanes, and fellowship.

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One Mile at a Time

MAY 5, 2024

Bleh… We should treat airplane lavatories with respect Admittedly some people find many aspects of the travel experience to be quite unpleasant. The world’s most pleasant airplane bathroom How to go number two on an airplane with dignity Okay, now let’s get to the main topic of this post. Don’t underestimate the value of these!

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One Mile at a Time

JUNE 11, 2024

Now, of course the concept of voluntarily eating airplane food on the ground probably sounds bizarre to most people, but I’m sure I’m not the only aviation geek who would sign up for this in a heartbeat. This is the coolest opportunity we’ve seen to enjoy airplane meals on the ground in quite some time.

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AV Web

MAY 2, 2024

The post Beefier Batteries Add Electric Airplane Utility appeared first on AVweb. New technologies were needed to make them safe and prevent thermal runaway. The new batteries are a drop-in replacement for its earlier model.

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iPad Pilot News

AUGUST 16, 2024

SkyTimer app adds multiengine airplane support iPad Pilot News SkyTimer is one of our favorite apps for managing one of the two of the most important aspects of any flight: monitoring flight time and tracking fuel. The app’s intuitive graphical interface makes setting up even the most complicated multiengine airplane easy.

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Professional Pilot

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

PRESS RELEASE N imbl continues its quest to making manuals and safety management easier with a newly launched integration with Airplane Manager. As Nimbl customers create flight plans in Airplane Manager, flight information such as departure, destination, tail number, PIC, SIC, etc.,

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Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Landing an airplane can be one of the most nerve-wracking tasks for a student pilot. Getting an airplane to fly is easy. The post How to Land an Airplane appeared first on Pilot Institute. But landing it safely on the runway is a skill. As a pilot, you will need time to master it. We’ll guide you through the steps.

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Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 6, 2024

It wasn’t a big deal, but after a long week at EAA AirVenture and a long day in the airplane, the detour wasn’t appreciated. The post Long Trips & Small Airplanes appeared first on Plane & Pilot Magazine. There was one time, coming back from Oshkosh, Wisconsin, that I did the Chattanooga zigzag due to mountain obscuration.

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Simple Flying

JUNE 10, 2024

Have you ever wondered why flight attendants instruct passengers to put their devices in airplane mode before departure? This is true for all smartphones, tablets, and laptops - but how would a small electronic device hinder aircraft systems?

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Jetwhine

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Jetwhine contributor Micah Engber reminisces about his first flight aboard a Delta Airlines DC-8.

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Flight Training Central

MARCH 11, 2024

Calculating the airplane’s weight and balance is a mandatory task you must complete before every flight. Many of an airplane’s performance, handling, and structural characteristics are a function of weight and balance, not to mention the safety risks associated with operating an overloaded or out-of-balance airplane.

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Thrust Flight

OCTOBER 14, 2024

However there are a lot of factors that go into how fast commercial aircraft fly. […] The post Jet Speeds Uncovered: How Fast Do Commercial Airplanes Fly? Or 475 to 500 knots and 547 to 575 mph. appeared first on Thrust Flight.

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