NEWSSep 07, 2024British Airways Drunk Pilot Suspended As He Assaulted Three Crew Members During LayoverBritish Airways (BA) first officer faces suspension following accusations of drunken assaults on three female crew members in Johannesburg.Read More →
NEWSAug 15, 2024Alaska Flight Diverts, Pilot "Wasn't Certified to Land"An Alaska Airlines flight from California to Wyoming diverted after the pilot made an inconvenient announcement that he "wasn't qualified" to land the plane. Discover what happened following the diversion and how the airline responded.Read More →
INFORMATIONALJun 10, 2024What Happens to Pilots After Aviation Accidents?If a plane crash occurs, a government-led investigation will begin. The pilot is usually suspended from duties and undergoes extensive interrogation from the concerned authorities.Read More →
INFORMATIONALMay 24, 2024Jet Setting With Ease: How Pilots Stay Connected Pilots are constantly on the move, whether in the cockpit, at the airport, or at a distant hotel. With all that traveling, pilots also have to stay connected with the outside world. The way pilots can do this is through esims.io Read More →
INFORMATIONALMay 10, 2024Pilot Fatigue: Are We Putting Safety At Risk for Efficiency? In the cockpit of an airliner, certain situations force pilots to make split-second decisions that often-times mean the difference between a safe flight and disaster. The ever increasing pressure to push for more flights and higher efficiency in the commercial aviation industry promote pilot fatigue and threaten aviation safety. How can these issues be improved upon so that the skies are safer for all of us? Read More →
INFORMATIONALApr 12, 2024Before GPS: How Did Pilots Navigate in the Early Days of Aviation?Before GPS, pilots used several navigation methods. These include pilotage, dead reckoning, the beacon station system, radio ranges, radar, and INS. Future systems will leverage computer power, broadband connectivity, and AI. Read More →
INFORMATIONALApr 09, 2024Professional Training in Aviation: Training of Pilots and Flight AttendantsLearn essential strategies and protocols to prevent accidents and emergencies in aviation. Explore rigorous maintenance, pilot training, and emergency response plans.Read More →
INFORMATIONALMar 28, 2024Top 6 NASCAR Drivers Who Became PilotsA surprising number of NASCAR drivers are either pilots during or after their motorsports careers. The collaboration makes sense as both flying and driving are high-octane activities. Here are some of the most notable driver-pilots. Read More →
INFORMATIONALMar 22, 2024The Strange Rituals and Superstitions of Flight Crews and PassengersPeople worldwide practice their superstitious rituals daily, with aviation being no exception. For multiple reasons, these rituals can occur before, during, or after a flight.Read More →
INFORMATIONALMar 19, 2024Understanding Aviation Law for Pilots and Passengers Have you ever wondered what your right as a passenger are when flying? What rules do pilots and airlines have to follow? This article covers all that and more. Read More →
