Content Archive: May 2014

Argus Report Highlights Problems in SMS Audit Process

Internal evaluation process remains a primary audit deficiency.

ATC Procedures Announced for U.S. Open Championship

Pilots headed to the U.S. Open should check with FSS for numerous special ATC procedures.

FlightSafety and Gulfstream Create New Training Courses

Two of the new courses focus on the science that surrounds the flying of transport aircraft.

Investigation Begins Into a Honolulu-area Near Miss

Both Boeing 757s were flying at FL300.

Two Fokker 100 Accidents on the Same Day

No injuries were reported in either accident.

RAA Talks to Congress About Pilot Shortage

Pilot shortage issue threatens air service to small communities.

Brazilian Parliament Signs Accident Investigation Bill

Legislation was originally proposed after the 2006 Legacy midair.

East African Wildlife Symposium Begins Next Week

Symposium goal is to reduce wildlife strikes by aircraft in Africa.
FBOs

Mototok Tug Helps Halt Hangar Rash

Wireless-controlled electric tug from Germany frees up wasted hangar space.
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Maintenance and Modifications

New Maintenance Techs Short On Numbers, Skills

While all the talk is of pilot shortages, it is the aging population of maintenance engineers that poses the biggest problem.
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