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These Black Fighter Pilots mattered
The death of another of the Tuskegee Airmen refreshes their history as fighter pilots in World War II. Many may know of their aerial successes, but not as well known was segregationist actions which…
The slow, deliberative Pilot Record Database process
Flight 3407 families frustrated with FAA Pilot Record Database NPRM slow Deliberations part of complex, extensive new requirement There is little doubt that creating a data base to capture the full flying history of pilots…
To restore its International Aviation Standings, Pakistan needs substantial help
Pakistan pilot license problems EASA and FAA demote PCAA status and limit PIA flights Airline and Civil Aviation Authority need help One of the foundational principles of international relations is the concept of comity. Each…
COVID-19 Impact on Report on Significant Rulemakings?
Congressionally Mandated Report on Significant Rulemakings Any Impact from COVID-19? It Depends Only in Washington are the regulators required to keep a separate account of progress in writing of rules. It is not enough for…
The revelations in the aftermath of the PK8303 crash earn a FAILING GRADE for the three International Audits- TIME for CHANGE???
Pakistan International crash pilot error; pilot training? Pakistan CAA determines that 150 PK pilots have fraudulent licenses PCAA fires 5 senior civil servants involved in licensing ICAO, EASA and FAA all found PCAA meeting standards…
AVIATION POTPOURRI IN THE TIME OF COVID-19 (6.26)
This is the eleventh Potpourri edition. As a “curated” information resource, it is intended to capture some of the articles about the coronavirus impact on aviation. Not included are, for example, the high profile…
Sagacious Senate bill on Global Pilot Competence
Senators introduce bill to move International Pilot Training More Money to assist ICAO efforts Clearly Senators are looking at the Records CONGRATULATIONS!!! At least four Senators read past the headlines of the horrific Lion Air…