Monthly Features
Mitigated Speech on the Flight Deck
You were just pulled over for speeding. The officer is at your car’s window and he asks,...
Better Pilots Fly Inverted
Aerobatic formation with Pat Anderson in the Pitts, Michael Goulian and Patty Wagstaff over ERAU in Daytona Beach, FL. Photos...
Stall Recognition and Extended Envelope Training for Pilots
In late 2015, the Federal Aviation Administration released Advisory Circular 120-109A, Stall Prevention and Recovery Training. The AC...
Aviator Bulletins
Safety-sense with Spider-Man™
Beginning June 1, United Airlines will launch its latest inflight safety demonstration videofeaturing Spider-Man in an entertaining mini-drama film. In addition to the safety...
Health & Fitness
Metabolic Boost!
Pilots tend to be diligent about seeking performance gains anywhere they can in the aircraft they fly,...
Schedule Exercise Like a Travel Pro
As the saying goes, “… eat the elephant one bite at a time” to tackle any big...
Contract Talks
The Compensation Big Picture
Beyond the importance of developing a sensible quality of life and work-life balance is the issue of money – compensation. There are many forms...
Does Your Pilot Contract Offer You A Reasonable Quality Of Life?
You’ve just accepted your sign-on bonus offer with your new airline and now you’re ready to begin the primary stages of ground school. After...
The Railroad Labor Act
In the United States, airline pilots work under an agreed-upon contract that establishes the conditions for protecting the airline and the pilots during regular...
Safety Matters
FAR117 – A Shared Responsibility
When FAR Part 117 went into effect, it had a profound effect on rest requirements, rest structure...
Learn to Fly
How Networking Can Make or Break You
We’re all very concerned about keeping up a social presence, ensuring that we maintain a level of...
Leadership Essentials
Leadershipand professionalism– these words are commonly used throughout industries across all sectors. The topic of leadership will continually...
Squall Line
We’re Going to Need Better Resolution!
Have you ever tried using your airborne weather radar at 300 NM range? Were you able to...
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Irving ISD Aviation Program Earns National Award
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The School of Aviation Science at Irving High School is among the best...
Our New Look
2019 marks another year of growth for CommutAir as they continue to increase their wingspan within the...
PSA and ALPA Work Together to Offer Pilots the Regional Industry’s...
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PSA Airlines, along with ALPA leadership, announced changes to pilot pay that are effective...
Military to Airline Pilot 101…What to Expect in Your First Year
Editor’s note: This is a continuation from Part One, Preparation and training through the oral exam,...
How Networking Can Make or Break You
We’re all very concerned about keeping up a social presence, ensuring that we maintain a level of...
Letter From The Publisher
Dear Readers,
Sometimes I have to be reminded to step out of my aviation...