How To Protect Your Plane During A Hurricane JOIN TODAY! | MEMBER LOGIN Hurricane season, a period of heightened weather turbulence, stretches from June 1st to November 30th. Whether you’re facing a mild tropical storm or a formidable category hurricane, it’s paramount to have a well-thought-out … Read More
The Skies with a New Vision: The Journey Toward Unleaded Avgas
As aviators, we don’t just take to the skies; we’re responsible stewards of the environment. It’s our shared ambition, our collective spirit, that brings the aviation community together, forging ahead on a groundbreaking path to transition to unleaded avgas. The dial of urgency accelerates each … Read More
Mastering the Art of Landing in Three Steps
One of the most critical and dreaded tasks that every pilot must perform is the landing. Passengers may not understand other technical aspects of flying, but they can easily tell the difference between a good landing and a bad one. Whether you are a new … Read More
Do You Make These Mistakes As A Private Pilot?
Do You Make These Mistakes As A Private Pilot? E3 Aviation’s Dedication to Reducing Private Pilot Error: There’s a pervasive belief that pilot mistakes occur only in-flight. You may be surprised to realize how many incidents stem from overlooked elements of pre-flight rituals, such as … Read More
Charting the Course for Healthier Skies
Charting the Course for Healthier Skies: A Comprehensive Examination of Pilot Health and Future Interventions Navigating the health challenges faced by commercial airline pilots is a critical component of securing the safety and efficiency of the global aviation industry. Recognizing the interplay between a pilot’s … Read More
Exploring the Psychology of Pilots
Exploring the Psychology of Pilots: Enhancing Aviation Safety Through Understanding Cognitive and Psychological Demands By Jeff Rose The field of aviation psychology delves into the intricate workings of pilots’ minds, shedding light on the cognitive and psychological demands they face during flights. By examining factors … Read More
What is the first step to becoming a pilot?
Become a Pilot What is the first step to becoming a pilot? Decide what you want to fly. FAA’s rules for getting a pilot’s license (certificate) differ depending on the type of aircraft you fly. You can choose among airplanes, gyroplanes, helicopters, gliders, balloons, or … Read More
Fly Like a PRO
Professionalism and Flight Discipline in General Aviation By Everette Rochon, FAA Training and Certification Group Manager If you’re interested in aviation, it’s a safe bet that you have seen video of the carefully orchestrated operations on board an aircraft carrier flight deck. You’ve seen the … Read More
Why Do Pilots Need Checklists?
Checklists are the backbone of safety. The simple answer to why we use checklists is that humans are both complex and forgetful and aircraft systems are complex. Combine both and you’re definitely dealing with a situation for distraction. In aviation, the simple, stupid stuff kills. Distractions … Read More
THE 5 MOST IMPRESSIVE AEROBATIC MANEUVERS
Aerobatic pilots like Sean D. Tucker and Michael Goulian are among some of the world’s top aerobatic performers. They showcase their technical skill and stamina with amazing feats every year in the skies. There are five general categories of maneuvers: horizontal and vertical lines, rolls, hammerheads, loops, and spins. … Read More
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