Training and Workforce

News about simulators and training procedures, as well as workforce.

Training and Workforce

EBAA Co-founder and European Bizav Pioneer François Chavatte Dies

François Chavatte, who co-founded EBAA and was co-pilot of first business aviation flight into Paris- Le Bourget Airport, passed away on June 24.
Training and Workforce

Kansas Police Officers Awarded Free Ground School

Ortega Aviation Services in Wichita has awarded ground school scholarships to nine area police officers.
Airlines

AA Could Have Avoided Schedule Cuts, Says Pilots Union

Allied Pilots Association official calls on management to allow more flexibility in pilot scheduling.
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Aircraft

Sky Aviation Holdings Donates Two Jets to N.C. College

Guilford Technical Community College will use the donation of two Diamond jets for its Aviation Systems Technology Program.
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Training and Workforce

AINsight: Hiring? Do it by Design, Not Default

Business aviation managers looking to fill vacancies should hire strategically, not just by selecting the low-hanging fruit.
Safety

Improving Pilot Training Is Key Focus for FlightSafety CEO

At Wichita Aero Club event, FlightSafety International CEO Brad Thress outlined enhancements the company is making to its pilot training.
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Safety

European Firm Offers Lower-cost Upset Recovery Training

Upset Training Solutions International is now offering lower-cost upset prevention and recovery training for aircraft pilots in Europe.
Rotorcraft

Leonardo Hands Over First U.S. Navy TH-73A Trainer

The IFR-certificated version of the AW119Kx will replace the Bell TH-57 as the Navy’s undergraduate rotary-wing trainer.
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Regulations and Government

Aviation Groups Protest FAA Flight Training Stance

The groups are urging the FAA to rethink its recent guidance on compensation for flight training in warbird and other aircraft.
Safety

When Pilot Proficiency Is Not Enough

While technically proficient in the eyes of regulators, many pilots may not be prepared to handle events outside their comfort zone.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Texas MRO Donates Global Express Airframe to Mx School

Southwest Aerospace Technologies also will provide annual funding toward a scholarship for aviation students at Texas State Technical College.
Training and Workforce

Hands On: Training with the ForeFlight Master

Gary Reeves specializes in avionics training and also teaches pilots how to use their electronic flight bag apps.
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Training and Workforce

FlightSafety Joins IBAC as Industry Partner

Aviation training provider FlightSafety International (FSI) has joined the International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) as an industry partner.
Training and Workforce

Reduced Flight Ops Affecting Pilot Proficiency

A training provider CEO says it's unprecedented for so many pilots to go so long without flying or having an alternative way of staying current.
Rotorcraft

Universal and Bell Team On 505 Training

Universal Helicopters (UHI) is partnering with Bell to deliver pilot training in the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X light turbine single.
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Training and Workforce

AINsight: On the Precipice of Another Talent Shortage

The pilot shortage has already started, and business aviation needs a plan to retain and hire more flight crewmembers.
Rotorcraft

Helo IMC Avoidance Course Launched

The USHST and HAI have launched the “56 Seconds to Live” course on line.
Maintenance and Modifications

Bombardier's Biggin Hill Site Adds Mx Apprenticeships

The first class of 16 students began their apprenticeships in March at Bombardier Biggin Hill.
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Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters H145 Simulator Lands in U.S.

A Thales Airbus Helicopters H145 simulator has been installed at Helisim’s simulation center on the Airbus campus in Grand Prairie, Texas.
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Aircraft

Sweden Orders Grob G 120TP for Basic Trainer Needs

The G 120TP has been selected for the first phase of a complete overhaul of Sweden’s military pilot training program.
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Safety

FlightSafety, Flight Research Team on Upset Training

FlightSafety International and Flight Research have partnered to provide upset recovery training.
Rotorcraft

Leonardo Opens $80M Philadelphia Training Center

The new Leonardo academy will be operated by Rotorsim, a joint venture between Leonardo and CAE.
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Airports

Industry Groups Launch Training Course on Runway Ops

The course focuses on ICAO's new methodology for assessing and reporting runway surface conditions.
Rotorcraft

EASA Approves VR Device for Helicopter Flight Training

EASA approves VRM's VR flight simulation training device for the Robinson R22.
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Training and Workforce

GA Orgs Urge FAA To Address Flight Training Pay

AOPA, EAA, and GAMA asked the FAA to issue guidance clarifying its view on a court ruling deeming that flight instructors are carrying persons for hire.
Rotorcraft

Pandemic Spurs Airbus Helicopters Training Changes

Airbus Helicopters has enhanced its distance learning capabilities and is now making many of those permanent.
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Aircraft

Test Flights in New Aircraft is All In a Day’s Work For AIN Editor-in-chief

Test Flights in New Aircraft is All In a Day’s Work For AIN Editor-in-chief
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Maintenance and Modifications

West Star Expanding Aircraft Mx Second Shifts

West Star Aviation aims to reduce aircraft maintenance turn times by double-digit percentages with expanded second shifts.
Training and Workforce

U.S. Air Force Graduates First Class of XPW Pilots

As part of its efforts to streamline the training system, the USAF is now training some multi-engine pilots using the T-1 Jayhawk entirely.
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Accidents

AINsight: Runway Excursions and Crosswind Takeoffs

A crosswind takeoff is a difficult maneuver that requires a lot of “rudder and stick” skills.