But most general aviation pilots don’t get the chance to go to FlightSafety, CAE Simuflite, SimCom, or some other FAR Part 142 Training Center. But that doesn’t mean we can’t pick up some tips from the CFIs who train the pilots who fly the big iron or business jets.
Pilots
Risky business
A new study from researchers in Australia finds that pilots may take more risks than most people, but those risks are “calculated” and include enhanced caution while flying.
New terminal opens at KOJA
The new terminal was necessary because the current building, attached to the Stafford Air and Space Museum, would not accommodate the increasing air traffic that the airport was experiencing, state aviation officials explained.
Hartzell extends RAF discounts
Hartzell will continue to make a $250 contribution to RAF for each of these special sales.
Picture of the Day: My son’s first flight
Paul Wohllebe submitted this photo and note: “My son Michael at the controls on his first flight with me. (Mom finally said ok). Picture taken in Buckeye, Arizona.”
The case against flight instruction
Being a CFI can be a dull, repetitive, low-paying position where you work under a chief instructor who does little more than deride and insult their staff. However, the CFI trade can also allow us the ability to do high quality work that benefits clients tremendously. It’s entirely the choice of the individual which path they take.
New cabins and more added to Ryan Field
New cabins and new bear boxes to store food are just two of the improvements volunteers worked on this season at Montana’s Ryan Field.
ASA introduces Push-to-Talk Switch
The switch can be used in place of fumbling with a hand-held mic for all pilot communications, according to ASA officials, who note it is compatible with most aircraft radios and intercoms.
Pilot takes off with tow bar still attached
The incident could have been avoided with a simple, final walk around the aircraft after having “ground personnel” (my son) move the airplane out of the hangar.