Wiley Post’s sad aviation lesson 82 years ago
Wiley Post, one of America’s most famous and accomplished pilots, 82 years ago demonstrated that safety vigilance should be the #1 principle of all flight.
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Another Cabin Air Quality Study adds to the discussion; more definitive study needed
Susan Michaelis published a report that found a “clear link” between cabin air and health issues. Maybe a more definitive, independent report might answer the open questions.
Florida Institute of Technology & other aviation universities as sources of future aviation professionals
Perhaps a simple, tax deductible approach to solving the projected deficit of future mechanics and pilots would be for airlines, repair stations and aviation manufacturers to sponsor scholarships at F.I.T. and other well regarded aviation education institutions.
Words of Advice for St. Louis Mayor Lyda Krewson on STL Privatization
On April 24, the FAA accepted St. Louis’s preliminary application for St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) to participate in the Airport Privatization Pilot Program (P3). Mayor Krewson, this is a challenge with great upside and downside; study carefully.
The debate over the 1,500-hour pilot rule needs Quantitative Analysis not Subjective Judgment
A deep investigation of actual operational experience might provide hard data on pilot qualifications. Without proof, the debate over the 1,500 hour criteria will continue on a subjective level.
Post Part 117 implementation, should there be Wake Up Call for Airline Pilot Fatigue?
How well is Part 117 being implemented? The SMS experience has shown that solutions designed to respond to a specific airline’s profile are preferable to many universal regulatory fixes. Maybe here, too?
Experimental planes becoming safer, officials say
Against all odds, Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) has raised its safety performance. It’s great news that this segment of aviation is making significant strides towards safer flight.