Feb 18th, 2010
The Navy & Marine Corps Aviation Safety Magazine January / February issue is available online here. This issue contains: Lasers and the Aviator The Squadron Flight Surgeon An article about human factor councils An article about vertigo and instrument scans. An article following an E-2C crew flying a night unit-level-training (ULT) flight, while deployed in [...]
Feb 15th, 2010
ICAO’s current magazine has a feature article about a comprehensive effort to attract the best and brightest future aviation professionals. ICAO describes their efforts to team up with industry and education stakeholders to form the Next Generation Aviation Professionals initiative in a response to projected, industry-wide shortages of over 200,000 pilots and 400,000 maintenance employees by 2018. [...]
Feb 15th, 2010
Transport Canada’s Aviation Safety Letter – 1st quarter issue has articles on the following subjects. The issue is available for download here An Ounce of Prevention…SMS Implementation Update COPA Corner: Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFR) in Canada Mid-Air Collision Avoidance While Flying Whiteout Claims Life of Inexperienced Helicopter Pilot Takeoff in Conditions of Freezing Drizzle and/or [...]
Feb 15th, 2010
February’s 2010 AOPA Pilot magazine features an article on Diamond’s new DA42 NG aircraft with new engines which will be available soon in the US market. Additionally, articles on how instrument training is evolving with glass cockpits and how aircraft ignition technology is advancing AOPA Online: February 2010 ‘AOPA Pilot’
Feb 15th, 2010
The January / February issue of Vector magazine is available here. Published by the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand, this months issue contains articles on Performance-Based Navigation, Threat and Error Management, Flight Planning for Maximum Efficiency, Clearance Shorthand and much more.
Feb 14th, 2010
This edition of FAST details Airbus’ continuous efforts to increase product eco-efficiency, safety, reliability and longevity. Provided is an overview of the Airbus Chromate-Free project, an initiative aimed at replacing the most hazardous substances and processes with environmentally-friendly alternatives. This issue also outlines the new Airbus Auto Pilot/Flight Director mode for the Traffic Alert and [...]
Feb 14th, 2010
Boeing’s Aero Magazine for the first quarter of 2010 is available online with the following articles: The Future Takes Flight Optimizing Airplane Maintenance Economics Reducing the Threat of Laser Illuminations Class 2 Electronic Flight Bag Offers Comprehensive Functionality Avoiding Convective Weather and Ice-Crystal Icing Engine Events AERO – The Future Takes Flight The issue may [...]
Feb 14th, 2010
The January – February issue of FAA Aviation News has articles on THE IMPORTANCE OF THE HUMAN ELEMENT What does human factors mean and why you should care?. FINDING AND FIGHTING FATIGUE Are you getting enough sleep? FACTORING IN THE HUMAN IN AVIONICS CERTIFICATION How FAA addresses the growing complexity of avionics systems AIRCRAFT ERGONOMICS 101 [...]
Jan 1st, 2010
FAA Aviation News Magazine is available online here ON THIN ICE Taking off with a little frost won’t hurt—or will it? ICE BELONGS IN DRINKS Inflight icing encounters of the dangerous kind PLANE POISON The dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning during winter WHEN THE RUNWAY BECOMES AN ICE RINK Staying safe on slick and slushy [...]
Dec 31st, 2009
The October , November, December 2009 issue of Helicopters magazine is available here: Cover story: Aftermarket Magic Heli-Lynx Turns Old Into Gold Both Sides of the Law – The Helicopter Is an Effective Tool The subtle nuances of a contract -Be as Clear and Simple as Possible Countdown to 2010 – HELICOPTERS’ Olympic Business Watch [...]