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 their small errors …
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Circadian Rhythm Disruption and Aviation
It’s All About the Rhythm and Blues Our body’s biological functions work much like a finely tuned watch: Every part works in unison to keep the body in homeostasis (maintenance of the internal environment within tolerable limits). However, when one working part doesn’t function normally, it tends to disrupt many other vital parts and can …
Maneuvering Speed or Structural Cruising Speed?
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 exceed structural limits …
Pilot Certificates (or licenses)
Private pilot certificate, private pilot license, PPL, CPL, commercial pilot ….? What are all these terms? This article will briefly discuss these and similar terms so you can better understand what all these things mean. The following article is for basic understanding of the pilot certificates and licenses, and is not written for the professional …