Pilot Institute

APRIL 5, 2025

As soon as you start flying, youll quickly learn that the wind nearly always has a sideways component. But how strong is it, and how big will its effects be? Relax. There is a quick, easy and reliable way to work it out. In this article well demonstrate how to perform a quick crosswind calculation and why it is important to know. Key Takeaways Crosswinds are nearly always present Knowing how to calculate them is essential for safe flying.

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Simple Flying

APRIL 5, 2025

When an aircraft lands, it needs an effective way to decelerate and come to a complete stop safely. While brakes and aerodynamic drag contribute significantly to this process, another critical component is reverse thrust. In this article, we explore the origins, technical workings, and variations of reverse thrust systems , shedding light on how this essential technology operates in different types of aircraft.

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Pilot Institute

APRIL 5, 2025

Want a high-quality drone but prefer to look beyond DJI? You’re not alone. While DJI dominates the drone marketwith around 80% global market sharenumerous impressive alternatives cater to various budgets and specific needs. Many users seek drones that offer different features, privacy assurances, or specialized capabilities. This guide explores the top DJI alternatives, helping you find the best drone for your budget and requirements.

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One Mile at a Time

APRIL 5, 2025

Delta Air Lines plans to massively expand its presence between Seattle and London this coming winter, as flagged by @IshrionA. I suspect this is intended as a preemptive move given Alaska Airlines long haul expansion, but I cant help but think the airline is being a bit too aggressive Delta goes double daily between Seattle and London For the upcoming 2025-2026 IATA winter season, Delta plans to operate 2x daily flights between Seattle (SEA) and London (LHR).

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Vintage Aviation News

APRIL 5, 2025

The National Warplane Museum s “ Greatest Show on Turf” airshow 2025 edition is set to take place this coming July 12th and 13th. Warbirds, classics, and modern military aircraft will make the pilgrimage to Geneseo as they always do. Old friends will be seen, crowds will be delighted, history will be kept alive, and the spirit of aviation will be promoted.

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One Mile at a Time

APRIL 5, 2025

Reader David brought something interesting to my attention. I figured Id be able to get to the bottom of this quite easily, but Im stuck so Ill open it up to the OMAAT community. As I always say, collectively yall know just about everything, and I suspect this wont be any different. Is a second Centurion Lounge opening at SFO, or? David shared a couple of pictures that he snapped at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in recent days.

Plane and Pilot

APRIL 5, 2025

Twenty-one years ago, the FAA released a regulation often called sport pilot/light sport aircraft. Announced at EAA AirVenture 2004, this ruleset dramatically altered the way aircraft earned approval, resulting in a wave of new flying machines. Most of them were made overseas, at least initially. Eventually, American producers caught up, but many international designs, primarily from Europe, had established a market in the U.S.

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Pilots Who Ask Why

APRIL 5, 2025

After 7 years of being a HEMS pilot, I can safely say Ive made more mistakes than I can count. Some were small and forgettable. Others? They really stuck with me They taught me lessons the hard way – through stress, hindsight, debriefings, and moments where I realised just […] The post 10 Lessons I Learnt the Hard Way From 7 Years as a HEMS Pilot first appeared on Pilots Who Ask Why.

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Simple Flying

APRIL 5, 2025

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is not only a megahub for Delta Air Lines , but is also renowned as the worlds busiest airport , with 108 million passengers passing through it last year. While domestic operations make up the lion's share, international traffic grew by 14% and cargo traffic increased 7%. Airport planners expect ATL to reach 110 million passengers this year and to surpass 125 million passengers by 2029.

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Vintage Aviation News

APRIL 5, 2025

On April 5, 1907, aviation history was made with the first flight of the Blriot V monoplane, marking the 118th anniversary of this pioneering moment. Designed by the renowned French engineer, inventor, and pilot Louis Blriot, the Blriot V was his first attempt at creating a monoplane. Though the aircraft only flew twice before an accident during its second flight rendered it irreparable, its brief existence set an important milestone in Blriots career.

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Simple Flying

APRIL 5, 2025

TAP Air Portugal is seemingly the next target for Europe's larger airline groups, namely Lufthansa, Air France-KLM and the International Airlines Group (IAG). The reasons may not be immediately clear: the Portuguese flag carrier does not have a particularly strong presence in the European domestic market, at least compared to its possible buyers, and offers very little to complement existing long-haul networks to high-yielding North American destinations.

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Vintage Aviation News

APRIL 5, 2025

PRESS RELEASE Just when you thought it couldnt get any better, the Southeasts premier aviation museum has unveiled an exciting new exhibit space. The Sullenberger Aviation Museum (SAM), a Smithsonian affiliate located on the campus of Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), has announced the launch of Aviation City, a themed exhibit housed in a beautifully restored 1936 vintage hangar.

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Simple Flying

APRIL 5, 2025

Trenton-Mercer Airport is a hidden gem for people living in the area between New York City and Philadelphia who are looking for cheap flights to Florida. Trenton's only airline is Frontier Airlines and in April it will operate four low-cost routes to different destinations in Florida. It has operated more routes in the past, but some of these have been terminated.

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The Aviationist

APRIL 5, 2025

The M-346 Block 20 will introduce an advanced Human-Machine Interface to replicate the operational environment of next-gen combat aircraft. During the recent Military Flight Training Conference 2025, which took place in Italy from Mar. 31 to Apr. 2, 2025, Leonardo unveiled the new advanced cockpit designed for the new M-346 Block 20, which was announced […] The post Leonardo Unveils New M-346 Cockpit with Large Area Display appeared first on The Aviationist.

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Simple Flying

APRIL 5, 2025

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner has revolutionized the commercial airline industry. The next-generation widebody jet boasts unprecedented efficiency, all while offering a unique combination of passenger capacity and range. The 787 Dreamliner has been a major commercial success, with global airlines across the world embracing the type through extensive orders and deployment.

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The Aviationist

APRIL 5, 2025

With the delivery of the last two F-35s, the Royal Norwegian Air Force is now the first operator to take delivery of all the aircraft on order. The Royal Norwegian Air Force (Luftforsvaret) and Lockheed Martin announced on Apr. 1, 2025 the completion of the Scandinavian countrys order of 52 F-35A Lightning II fighters, with […] The post Norway Becomes First F-35 Partner Nation to Complete Program of Record appeared first on The Aviationist.

Simple Flying

APRIL 5, 2025

With spring approaching, American Airlines is once again updating its menu for its Flagship Lounge. The Dallas-based carrier has recruited some highly-rated and accomplished chefs from across its network to craft an inspiring culinary experience for lounge passengers before they board their flights. New meals include dishes from around the world, and use seasonal ingredients designed to enhance the flavor and aesthetic of the food.

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Cranky Flier

APRIL 5, 2025

The Cranky Network Awards may be over for 2025, but the articles continue to come in celebrating some of the wins. I love to see this. We want the network teams to be proud of the work they’ve done. This new Phoenix flight was just named the sexiest. Here’s why – Arizona Republic The local newspaper in Phoenix put together a story about the Phoenix – Paris route on Air France winning the award for Sexiest New Route – Long Haul.

Simple Flying

APRIL 5, 2025

Turkish Airlines' newest route to the United States connects Istanbul Airport with Denver International Airport. Launched in June 2024, the service began operating three times a week, before quickly increasing to four weekly the following month. This year, as the airline enters the peak summer season, it hopes to offer up to seven flights per weeka testament to its confidence surrounding the route's performance.

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Vintage Aviation News

APRIL 5, 2025

PRESS RELEASE Naval Air Station Wildwood (NASW) Aviation Museum announces the return of its Spring Free Lecture Series, that kicked off on Thursday, April 3, 2025 with a lecture by Nathan Canestaro, author of The Mighty Moo: The USS Cowpens and Her Epic World War II Journey from Jinx Ship to the Navys First Carrier into Tokyo Bay. This year, the museum is excited to welcome attendees back in person for a captivating season of lectures that spotlight lesser-known stories from Americas military an

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Simple Flying

APRIL 5, 2025

A fear of flying, or aerophobia, is surprisingly common - according to The Cleveland Clinic , it affects roughly 25 million adults across the US. In extreme cases, sufferers may avoid flying altogether, while others may still fly, despite not enjoying the experience. Those who do fly may experience all manner of symptoms, ranging from nausea and sweating to full-blown panic attacks.

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One Mile at a Time

APRIL 5, 2025

I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far, aside from the whole tariff situation, or whatever youd like to call it. While Ive been at home for the past week, I have a very exciting trip planned over the next few days, which Ill be sharing all the details of tomorrow, so stay tuned. On the points & travel front, this week we saw data on the huge decrease in foreign visitors to the United States, airline stocks collapsed following all the tariff news, United announced some cool new inter

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Simple Flying

APRIL 5, 2025

In 2026, Boeing's modernized Boeing 777X is expected to finally arrive on the market after delays. As the world's aviation industry prepares to receive the next generation of Boeing 777, it is also slowly saying goodbye to the previous generations. Only three airlines, United Airlines, ANA, and MaxAir remain operating the Boeing 777-200. United's 777-200s are particularly old and more and more of them are turning 30 years old.

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Airline Geeks

APRIL 5, 2025

Authorities have released the names of two teenagers found dead on a jet at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport earlier this year.

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Simple Flying

APRIL 5, 2025

Delta Air Lines s is boosting its service between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) for the winter of 2025-2026. Starting October 25, 2025, the airline will increase its service to two daily flights on this high-demand route, up from the previously scheduled one daily flight during the winter 2024-2025 season.

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Simple Flying

APRIL 5, 2025

All of the longest nonstop British Airways Airbus A321 flights are scheduled to depart from London Gatwick Airport. Whereas London-Heathrow is BA's mainline international hub that attracts many of the world's widebody aircraft, Gatwick is the major hub from where BA operates many of its leisure flights. Most of these flights are operated by British Airways's subsidiary, BA Euroflyer with a few by the charter airline, Titan Airways.

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Simple Flying

APRIL 5, 2025

The Learjet model 35 was a business jet manufactured by Learjet from 1973 through 1993. Learjet was acquired by Bombardier Aviation in 1990, and it is now a subsidiary of the company. So, the aircraft is also known as the Bombardier Learjet 35. A total of 738 aircraft were built, and it is still in operation today. Let's take a closer look at the Learjet 35.

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Simple Flying

APRIL 5, 2025

Scottsdale Airport is a small airport located nine miles north of the city of Scottsdale's downtown area, Maricopa County, Arizona. Being one of the largest single runway facilities in the US, the airport is not typical, nor is it a commercial airport, as it does not have typical designated facilities for airlines. Instead, the airport has three Fixed Base Operators (FBOs) on site, and is aimed at serving general and private aviators exclusively.

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Simple Flying

APRIL 5, 2025

United Airlines is one of the worlds largest airlines in terms of fleet size, annual revenue, and passengers carried. The airline operates a fleet of 1,015 aircraft, with a diverse combination of narrowbody and widebody aircraft. The United fleet has an average age of 15.9 years. The airline has 225 widebody jets, all Boeing-manufactured, across three major types: the Boeing 767, Boeing 777 , and Boeing 787 Dreamliner.

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Simple Flying

APRIL 5, 2025

When deciding on which among multiple different career paths to pursue, pilots have a few separate choices to make. One could follow the very straightforward path to becoming a pilot, which is by earning a Bachelor's degree and then proceeding to undergo years of intense training , before ultimately earning a commercial pilot's license and flying for a regional airline.

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Simple Flying

APRIL 5, 2025

In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic , travel demand plummeted, and nearly every global airline grounded most of their aircraft. Some went a step further and retired entire aircraft types from their fleets. None was as cutthroat as American Airlines , which retired five different types in a single day , including its Embraer E190s, Boeing 757s and 767s, and perhaps most controversially, all of its 25 Airbus A330s.

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Simple Flying

APRIL 5, 2025

Adequate fleet management strategy is an essential element of the recipe for any airline's success. Consequently, many of the most noteworthy, high-profile airline failures of the past few decades have been attributable, at least in part, to poor fleet management strategies. Airlines often operate a wide variety of jets, each of which serves its own unique purpose and can be used to target specific customer demographics.

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Simple Flying

APRIL 5, 2025

Charlotte Douglas International Airport is a major hub for American Airlines and its regional American Eagle brand. The most popular American regional jet at Charlotte is the Bombardier CRJ900. The CRJ-900 traces back to the Canadair Challenger business jet , and today is a popular regional jet. American Airlines' CRJ900s at Charlotte are flown under the brand name American Eagle, although they are operated by the American Airlines subsidiary, PSA Airlines.

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Simple Flying

APRIL 5, 2025

Delta Air Lines is advising passengers with checked bags to arrive even earlier than usual at the airport by introducing a significant change to its baggage check-in policy for domestic flights, effective April 8, 2025. The airline is setting earlier deadlines for passengers to check their bags before departure, marking an important shift for those flying within the United States.

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Simple Flying

APRIL 5, 2025

In the past several years, demand for transatlantic travel has boomed. Americans have continued to show interest in traveling abroad, and every year, thousands boarded flights across the Atlantic Ocean to destinations across Europe. However, with a changing economic landscape, Americans might not be as quick to hop across the pond, according to Virgin Atlantic.

Simple Flying

APRIL 5, 2025

London is a very important city for aviation. While London Heathrow Airport is known for being a global hub and aviation powerhouse, the airport is just one of several aviation gateways for the city. Other airports, like London Stansted and London Gatwick, also play a major role in connecting intra-European and long-haul traffic to London.

Simple Flying

APRIL 5, 2025

Peter Max was one of America's most well-known artists in the 1990s, and his artistic talent took him to Continental Airlines. While Continental was based in Texas at the time, the carrier was making a greater push into the New York market, and his unique approach was set to symbolize the relationship between Continental and New York and reaffirmed NYC as the new 'Millennium Capital of the World.

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