In one of my previous posts I talked about an ol’ pilot rule-of-thumb (we also call them memory aid) called “Whiskey Compass”. This was in relation to Alcohol and Aviation. Most of the newer generation pilots know this rule as “Bottle to Throttle”. Well the rule is 8 hours from bottle to throttle, and you [...] Read more »
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Alcohol and Aviation
by av8er October 10, 2009 » Add the second comment.
I was reading an article about when do you have to report a DUI or DWI related action (in a motor vehicle) to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)? You can read it here. It is true that any arrest, and/or conviction has to be reported to the FAA within 60 days, as required by FAR [...] Read more »
Pilot Checklist – ANCM
by av8er October 5, 2009 » Add the first comment.
Huh? What the heck is ANCM = P 4? You see, in aviation, there are a whole bunch of acronyms and memory aids that are used by the pilots and other crew to assist with daily routine items. And this is one of them. The items are written down in the order of priority. [...] Read more »
Visual Illusions – Spatial Disorientation
Seeing Is Not Believing Spatial Orientation Spatial orientation defines our natural ability to maintain our body orientation and/or posture in relation to the surrounding environment (physical space) at rest and during motion. Genetically speaking, humans are designed to maintain spatial orientation on the ground. The flight environment is hostile and unfamiliar to [...] Read more »
Fatigue in Aviation
by av8er October 2, 2009 » Add the first comment.
Fatigue is an expected and ubiquitous aspect of life. For the average individual, fatigue presents a minor inconvenience, resolved with a nap or by stopping whatever activity that brought it on. Typically, there are no significant consequences. However, if that person is involved in safety-related activities such as operating a motor vehicle, piloting an aircraft, [...] Read more »
Deep Vein Thrombosis and Travel
Introduction Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is a condition in which a clot, or thrombus, typically forms in a deep vein in a leg. People with a DVT may notice pain and swelling in the leg where the clot has formed, though smaller clots may not cause any symptoms. The major problem occurs when a [...] Read more »
Pilot Checklist – PAVE
Identifying hazards and associated risk is the key to minimize risk and prevent accidents. If a pilot fails to search for risk, it is likely that he or she will neither see it nor appreciate it for what all it represents. Unfortunately in aviation, pilots seldom have the opportunity to learn from [...] Read more »
Maneuvering Speed or Structural Cruising Speed?
by av8er September 23, 2009 » Add the first comment.
del.icio.us Tags: VA,maneuvering speed,VNO VA – known as maneuvering speed is the maximum speed at which you can safely stall an airplane. During certification of the aircraft the forces are measured on the elevator (see image) and a maximum speed, i.e. maneuvering speed is established. At any speed above VA you would [...] Read more »