Pilots · 3 min read
Technology like GPS and advanced communications have helped improve air navigation, but aircraft can still get lost. As the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) describes on its website, the “realization” that the aircraft position is wrong does not happen instantly. It is more like a process of noticing that the expected references or checkpoints […]
Pilots · 7 min read
There are various ways to become an airline pilot. Some pilots begin their aviation careers by earning an undergraduate aviation degree, while others may have pilot licenses, flight training programs, or certificates without any formal education in order to become a pilot.
Pilots · 4 min read
Frequency 121.5 MHz, also known as the guard frequency, is a frequency reserved for civil aviation emergencies by the FAA. On the other hand, emergencies in military aviation are more often channeled through the 243 MHz frequency even though the 121.5 MHz can sometimes be used for similar purposes.
Pilots · 6 min read
Hazardous attitudes can be found in different kinds of work and aspects of daily life. However, we will highlight in this guide the 5 hazardous attitudes that must be avoided in aviation. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) states that Aeronautical Decision Making (ADM) is critical for aviation safety. As they describe it, this is “a […]
Pilots · 4 min read
Safety the top priority in aviation, so ensuring everything is operating correctly and properly before any flight is essential. Consequently, a pre-flight checklist is critical in guaranteeing that safety requirements are met before the aircraft takes off.
Pilots · 4 min read
The landing could be considered the most critical stage of any flight, and night landings can make the maneuver even more complex. Fortunately, modern aircraft and runways are well prepared to help the pilot complete this challenging task. If you want to learn how pilots are capable of completing night landings, and how aircraft and […]
