Aero Linx: Helicopter Safety Alliance (HSA) The Helicopter Safety Alliance (HSA) offers small helicopter operators the opportunity to have “big-time” safety at an affordable price. The Alliance’s safety program, based on modern, data-driven risk mitigation strategies, will make a difference...
“Today, both organizations continue to mourn the loss of four extraordinary crew members. Those we lost were more than coworkers. They were family, caregivers, aviators, teammates, and friends who dedicated their lives to serving others with compassion, professionalism, and courage...”...
"Our airspace system was providing warning signals prior to that tragic evening. The issue was not a lack of data -- it was a failure to translate that data into action. That is the gap we are urgently closing." Source:...
Directly Behind An aircraft is considered to be operating directly behind when it is following the actual flight path of the lead aircraft over the surface of the earth except when applying wake turbulence separation criteria.
Aero Linx: Private, Sport, or Ultralight? There are three basic pathways to becoming a pilot here in the U.S.: You can become a full-blown private pilot, you can get there a bit faster and cheaper by becoming a sport pilot,...
“These three warbirds tell a powerful story of World War II, highlighting America’s airpower across both the European and Pacific theaters. Seeing these historic aircraft together brings history to life and offers a rare opportunity for people to experience World...
Also: ERAU Prof Wins Grant, EAA YE 2.5 Millionth, Ex-Spirit Pilots, AA Pilot Union Swap India’s skies are expanding at full throttle, and now a new training route is giving future pilots a clearer path into commercial aviation. With airline...
Also: Remembering Dan Fordice, Skyborne Expands, Anti-Drone Pilot Program, Governor Grounded New AOPA Board Chairman Luke Wippler kicked off the May 12 meeting in Frederick, Md., saying he has taken on the role with the “heavy weight of gaining your...
Also: NORAD Intercepts GA Over DC, NASA Plane Mapping, Houston Hobby Powerdown, E-7 Program Revival? The Air Force has ordered a fleetwide operational pause for all T-38 Talon flights “out of an abundance of caution” following the May 12 crash...
Discrete Frequency A separate radio frequency for use in direct pilot?controller communications in air traffic control which reduces frequency congestion by controlling the number of aircraft operating on a particular frequency at one time. Discrete frequencies are normally designated for...