A pilot has opened an ultra-private rehabilitation facility called Journey Malibu for pilots dealing with alcoholism and addiction. Among mental health issues for pilots, the most common problem is alcoholism, according to the center’s officials, which notes that any pilot who gets caught with alcohol in their system may see their entire career end on […]
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ATP Oral Exam Guide updated
ASA’s Airline Transport Pilot Oral Exam Guide by Michael Hayes has been updated to reflect the latest regulations and procedures, including the proposed new regulations dealing with crew fatigue (Part 117). This study guide helps applicants prepare for the checkride by listing the most frequently asked questions by FAA examiners during the oral portion of […]
Pocket Floodlight debuts
Maxxeon, Inc. has introduced the Pocket Floodlight is now available, which combines the size of a penlight with the performance of a work light, according to company officials. Maintenance technicians often try to use a penlight-style flashlight instead of a work light when working in confined spaces since the flashlights are smaller, and are not […]
Winner Aviation expands
Winner Aviation has purchased a recently built neighboring hangar at Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport (YNG) to expand. The 14,500-square-foot building provides Winner an additional 12,000 square feet of hangar space and 2,500 square feet of office space. Don Taylor, Winner Aviation’s General Manager and VP/Operations, says the additional hangar space is needed for the company’s growing […]
New book celebrates the last flying Vulcan
The history of XH558 the last flying Vulcan, is celebrated in an illustrated new book published to celebrate her 50th year. Researched and written by the Vulcan to the Sky Trust, “50 Years of Vulcan XH558” uncovers her history from construction, through all her many roles, her retirement from RAF service and eventual restoration to […]
Pilot releases memoir
An officer asks you to look at the man on the left and right of yourself. “Only two of you will become pilots. Of those two, one of you will be killed before your tour of duty is up. That will leave only one of you standing. Are you sure you still want to become […]
Replace those paper charts
Jeppesen has introduced “Express JeppView” digital charting, which replaces paper terminal charts and procedures for the general aviation market. Express JeppView digital charting services are also now available through the Jeppesen Mobile TC charting app for iPad at no additional charge for digital charting subscribers, according to company officials. Express JeppView provides digital charting and […]
Aviation Laboratories celebrates 25th anniversary
Aviation Laboratories is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. Houston-based Aviation Laboratories provides a combination of products and services to the aviation indsutry, including: LABORATORY SERVICES – Founded in 1985, Aviation Laboratories provides analytical testing of engine oil, oil filter debris, metallurgical alloys, hydraulic fluid, fuel, and comprehensive contamination testing. FIELD TESTING PRODUCTS – The […]
Aviation insurance agencies merge
Henley Insurance Unlimited, LLC, of Birmingham, Ala., and Aviation Unlimited Agency, Inc. (AUA), of Greensboro, N.C., have combined their operations under one organizational structure: AUA, Inc. The new company, with 19 associates, offers pilots and aviation professionals nationwide a wide array of aviation insurance products. AUA’s leaders have more than 100 years of combined experience […]