The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has released a new directive, AD 2023-09-09. This directive prescribes the frequent substitution of V-band turbocharger exhaust couplings in numerous types of aircraft and engines. Notably, this directive applies to all turbocharged engines from Continental and Lycoming, specifically including the... [Read More]

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: 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]

Weather is a critical element in the aviation industry; it directly impacts flight safety, efficiency, and the overall passenger experience. Over the years, weather forecasting methodologies and technologies have improved significantly, resulting in better flight planning and risk mitigation. In this article, we will explore... [Read More]

Brace for Impact To assume a brace position or crash position is an instruction that can be given to prepare for a crash, such as on an aircraft; the instruction to “Brace for impact!” or “Brace! Brace!” is often given if the aircraft must make... [Read More]

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]

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]

Operations will comply with the applicable general safety rules for operations and practices prescribed in agency manuals, Federal, State, and OSHA standards. GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SAFETY AROUND AIRPLANES IN-FLIGHT EMERGENCY AERIAL HAZARDS   READ THE REST OF THIS ARTICLE INSIDE THE MEMBERS PLATFORM As an... [Read More]

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]

Recently we wrote about a role model, the first woman pilot – Raymonde de Laroche.  Yes, she’s a woman but more importantly, a role model possessing the qualities any role model should have.  She survived horrific crashes, and still possessed talent and resilience born from a... [Read More]