Russian SU-35 Pilot Jeopardized Safety

For the second time in four days, Russian pilots flew in an unsafe and unprofessional manner while intercepting a U.S. Navy P-8A Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Aircraft in U.S. Sixth Fleet, 19 April, 2020. On April 19, 2020, a U.S. Navy P-8A aircraft flying in international airspace over the Mediterranean Sea was intercepted twice by a Russian SU-35 over a period of 100 minutes.  The first intercept was deemed safe and professional.  The second intercept was determined to be unsafe and unprofessional due to the SU-35 a conducting high-speed, high-powered maneuver that decreased aircraft separation to within 25 feet, directly in front of the P-8A, exposing the U.S. aircraft to wake turbulence and

CAF Wing Raises Spirits Over The Big Easy

The Big Easy Wing of the Commemorative Air Force launched its first "Spirit Flight" over the skies of New Orleans on Good Friday. The flight took the Archbishop of New Orleans, Gregory Aymond, over the city to bless the citizens of Metropolitan New Orleans during this pandemic crisis and later, Rabbi Alexis Erdheim with Gates of Prayer Synagogue took a Spirit Flight, as well. Archbishop Aymond said, "It is a privilege to fly over our city, and as a sign of our faith in Almighty God to ask for His blessing and protection. And we continue to ask for prayers for our health care workers, our leaders, those who are sick, and those who have died." Rabbi Erdheim said, “We are a community that is blessed wit

Clarity Aloft Introduces The TSO Certified Flex Headset

The newest addition to the Clarity Aloft headset range is a big departure from previous designs and ushers in a new standard for in-ear headsets. Not only is it the lightest model yet from Clarity Aloft, it is also the most customizable. Pilots using the Flex can set the microphone boom on the right or left, adjust the boom length and headband circumference, and collapse it flat for storage. No other headset will disappear so completely onto your head or into your flight bag. This feature-rich design is also TSO certified. What sets it apart from other TSO certified heads

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North Carolina's Piedmont flight training has taken delivery of the first five Pipistrel Alpha Trainers for an aggressive upgrade of their flight training operations. With a pilot shortage at a historic high, Piedmont Flight Training is fulfilling the need to attract and train future aviators with exceptional instruction and outstanding aircraft. And, the Pipistrel is the perfect aircraft with its cutting-edge technology. Just because you may be sheltering at home during the COVID-19

JFI Offers Pilots The Opportunity To Fly A High-Performance Jet Fighter

Jet Fighters International's new website design combines a new high-tech look and feel with an easy to use interface, specifically designed to help users and clients learn more about training and piloting experiences. Private, commercial and airline transport pilots who meet the minimum requirements can explore an entirely new realm of aviation with jet fighter piloting and training opportunities in jet aviation. This newly redesigned website is the perfect vehicle to allow us to communicate information about our company and educate clients on our jet fighter flight training programs and services, says Gary Solkovits founder of Jet Fighters International.

Controller Broadcast AIRMETs for IFR And Mountain Obscuration, Turbulence And Freezing Levels

On March 3, 2020, about 1634 eastern standard time, a Piper PA-46-310P, N43368, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Bishop, Georgia. The pilot and two passengers were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot filed an instrument flight rules (IFR) flight plan and was in contact with air traffic control (ATC) shortly after departure from Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE), Columbia, South Carolina, at 1529. A review of the ATC communications and radar data provided by the Federal Aviation Administration revealed that the airplane was on a westerly track from C

More Than 320 CJ4s In Service Today

Textron Aviation is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the first Cessna Citation CJ4 business jet delivery which took place on April 20, 2010. Regarded for its incredible versatility and reliability, the Citation CJ4 is valued by customers around the world for a wide range of missions including, air ambulance, maritime patrol, search and rescue and aerial survey. "With more than 320 CJ4s in service today, this network of operators is a part of the largest owner-operated light jet community in the world," said Rob Scholl, senior vice president, Sales.

'A Reminder Of The Responsibilities That CFIs Have When It Comes To Flight Training Providers'

The TSA, along with the FAA, has transmitted a 'reminder' message to Certificated Flight Instructors about they consider to be their responsibility in regards to flight training providers. Even if you're not a CFI, it makes for interesting reading... On September 20, 2004, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) issued 49 C.F.R part 1552, Flight Training for Aliens and Other Designated Individuals; Security Awareness Training for Flight School Employees. This regulation requires aliens seeking flight training to submit specific information to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in order for DHS to determine whether or not the individu

The A3R System Requires No Additional Equipment On The Receiver Aircraft

Airbus has achieved the first ever fully automatic air-to-air refuelling (A3R) operation with a boom system. The flight test campaign, conducted earlier in the year over the Atlantic Ocean, involved an Airbus tanker test aircraft equipped with the Airbus A3R solution, with an F-16 fighter aircraft of the Portuguese Air Force acting as a receiver. This milestone is part of the industrialisation phase of A3R systems ahead of its implementation in the A330 MRTT tanker development. The campaign achieved a total of 45 flight test hours and 120 dry contacts with the A3R system, covering the whole aerial refuelling envelope, as the F-16 and MRTT consolidate the maturity and capabili

Autoland Approach An autoland system aids by providing control of aircraft systems during a precision instrument approach to at least decision altitude and possibly all the way to touchdown, as well as in some cases, through the landing rollout. The autoland system is a sub-system of the autopilot system from which control surface management occurs. The aircraft autopilot sends instructions to the autoland system and monitors the autoland system performance and integrity during its execution.

Aero Linx: The Civil Aviation Authority of Norway The Civil Aviation Authority of Norway’s main objective is to contribute to safe civil aviation in Norway. CAA Norway’s main office is in Bodø in the northern part of Norway. We have 190 highly competent employees covering all fields of aviation. CAA Norway is an autonomous and independent administrative body responsible for ensuring safe and efficient operation of civil aviation in Norway. CAA Norway issues regulations in the field of aviation. CAA Norway has the responsibility to oversee and regulate all aspects of civil aviation in Norway, implementing and customising national and international legislation and regulations. CAA No

AD 2020-07-19 Prompted By Occurrences Of Smoke In The Flight Deck

The FAA has published an AD that applies to ATR–GIE Avions de Transport Regional Model ATR72-101, -102, -201, -202, -211, -212, and -212A airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2019-0290, dated November 29, 2019 (“EASA AD 2019-0290”). This AD was prompted by occurrences of smoke in the flight deck and flap extension difficulties due to wire chafing on the electrical harness under panel 295CL, on rib 4 of the left-hand side of the wing rear spar. The FAA is issuing this AD to address wire chafing, which may lead to wire failure (cut or shorted) and uncontrolled fire with potential loss of multiple sy

Enhanced Flight Vision System (EFVS) An EFVS is an installed aircraft system which uses an electronic means to provide a display of the forward external scene topography (the natural or man−made features of a place or region especially in a way to show their relative positions and elevation) through the use of imaging sensors, including but not limited to forward−looking infrared, millimeter wave radiometry, millimeter wave radar, or low−light level image intensification. An EFVS includes the display element, sensors, computers and power supplies, indications, and controls. An operator’s authorization to conduct an EFVS operation may have provisions which allow pilots to

"The unnecessary actions of the Russian SU-35 pilot were inconsistent with good airmanship and international flight rules, seriously jeopardizing the safety of flight of both aircraft. While the Russian aircraft was operating in international airspace, this interaction was irresponsible. We expect them to behave within international standards set to ensure safety and to prevent incidents, including the 1972 Agreement for the Prevention of Incidents On and Over the High Seas (INCSEA). Unsafe actions‎ increase the risk of miscalculation and potential for midair collisions." Source: From a surprisingly reserved statement from the US Navy over the overtly dangerous antics of a Russian SU-35 that flew aggressively and way too closely to a N