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Is General Aviation Really in Peril Today?

JetAviator7 — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 18:42:24 +0000

Many of us who have been in aviation for a long time are concerned that – indeed – general aviation really is in peril today. Whether we are talking about the future of AvGas and the impact that will have, or the Pilots Bill of Rights, or – gasp – user fees, general aviation is [...]

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Are Certified Flight Instructors (CFIs) Under Attack?

JetAviator7 — Thu, 26 May 2011 08:31:49 +0000

One of the most discussed issues today in aviation is the level of Student Pilot starts in the United States, and the impact that will have on the future of aviation. For as long as I can remember I have heard that there is an “impending pilot shortage” due to retirements from the airlines, a [...]

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Why the Sport Pilot Certificate Eclipsed the Recreational Pilot Certificate

JetAviator7 — Tue, 24 May 2011 08:30:57 +0000

For quite some time now the Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) has been pushed by the general aviation community to find ways to make flying small, general aviation aircraft easier and more affordable. The General Aircraft Manufacturers Organization (GAMA), along with organizations like the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) and Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) have [...]

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What Everyone Should Know About Private Pilots

JetAviator7 — Thu, 12 May 2011 08:35:57 +0000

Most of us will sooner or later encounter a friend or acquaintance with a Private Pilot’s License. And, in all likelihood, you will receive an invitation to take a flight with them. But is it wise or safe to accept the invitation? Let’s find out. If you are interested in learning how to fly, and [...]

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The Dangers of Night Flying – When VMC Doesn’t Really Mean VMC

Al Russo — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 08:30:39 +0000

As we approach the summer months in SW Florida, with its high humidity and neighboring expanses of open water and unpopulated areas, we need to assess our night proficiency, and be mindful of the pitfalls that await us the next time we venture out after dark. The Dangers of Night Flying Every year too [...]

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Helicopter Pilot Final Exam Video

JetAviator7 — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 16:54:20 +0000

Who among us hasn’t wanted to learn how to fly a helicopter? FAA Part 61 Helicopter Private Pilot Certification Requirements Dual: 20 hours of helicopter flight training with an instructor on the Private Pilot areas of operation that includes: 3 hours of cross-country flight training in a helicopter; 3 hours of night flight training in [...]

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How to Save Pilot’s Lives

JetAviator7 — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 09:30:38 +0000

A recent article raved about the ability of the Cirrus aircraft parachute system saves lives, but not everyone agrees that having an explosive device deploying a parachute and sitting in the aircraft whilst the wind returns you to terra firma with no pilot input is a good thing. Here is an excerpt from the article [...]

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VOIP for Business Jets

JetAviator7 — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 01:51:54 +0000

Have a Biz Jet? Got WiFi on it? Great… have we got a deal for you! Can’t make your cell phone work enroute? Need to buy or sell some stock, call home or check in with the office? Here is your solution: A VOIP Phone you can use with crystal clear clarity on your biz [...]

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Now Private Jets Return to Our General Motors

JetAviator7 — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 13:27:47 +0000

Yes, its true! The government, aided by the media, shamed General Motors into closing the oldest corporate flight department and sell off its aircraft, putting a black-eye on any company using aircraft for business. Enter Uncle Sam Uncle Sam – you and I – then loaned General Motors billions of dollars, then demanded it go [...]

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How Important Is the Proper Readback of a Clearance?

JetAviator7 — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 08:30:25 +0000

The airspace is busy, and after receiving your clearance you read it back to the controller. However, you didn’t write the clearance down, and read back what you thought the controller/clearance told you. Unfortunately, you remembered the clearance incorrectly, read back the incorrect clearance and proceed. The controller does not correct the clearance and, as [...]

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Sky Writing: Yet Another Great Pilot Career in General Aviation

JetAviator7 — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 08:30:21 +0000

Way back in 1922 an Englishman by the of John C. Savage who hired Captain Cyril Turner to skywrite “Daily Mail” over England and “Hello USA” over New York. In 1924 Savage received a U.S. Patent for “Method of producing advertising signs of smoke in the air” (US Patent 1,489,717). Lucky Strike Cigarettes first used [...]

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2 More Lessons General Aviation Can Learn From the Airlines

JetAviator7 — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 08:30:05 +0000

Vincent Lambercy from the Plastic Pilot blog wrote an interesting post called “3 lessons general aviation can learn from the airlines.” The 3 items he discussed were SOP (standard operating procedures), flow patterns and checklists; briefings; and the sterile cockpit. For general aviation pilots I would add 2 more things that the airline pilots I [...]

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Fractional Pilot Career

JetAviator7 — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 08:30:44 +0000

General aviation consists of many aspects, and provides many different possible career paths for budding pilots. Our discussion of the 7 Great Careers In General Aviation wraps up today with a conversation about the fractional pilot career. Fractional aircraft ownership programs have been around for quite some time now, with the Executive Jet Aviation incorporated [...]

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Aerial Photography Career for Pilots

JetAviator7 — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 08:30:28 +0000

Sometimes young pilots think that a career as an aerial photography pilot means simply flying a small aircraft like a Piper J-3 Cub taking pictures of farms all day long. In fact, I have some experience with this aspect of aerial photography: my wife is both a pilot and a professional photographer. As a result [...]

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A Corporate Pilot Career

JetAviator7 — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 08:30:10 +0000

Many budding pilots identify flying for the airlines as their best career choice, but I would argue that a corporate pilot career could be an even better choice. For certain it is one of the 7 great careers in general aviation. I was fortunate enough to have had a job as a corporate pilot; in [...]

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