Technologically Advanced Aircraft (TAA) pilots recently converged on the Pella Municipal Airport in Iowa for a weekend safety event hosted by Classic Aviation. Saturday, June 13, 20 pilots attended a Critical Decision Making Seminar led by Classic Aviation’s Shane Vande Voort. The seminar is a popular outreach of the Cirrus Owners’ and Pilots Association, that […]
Flight Training
New AMT training products from ASA
The AMT Graphics CD has been updated with full-color images to help educators provide maintenance students with the best learning experience. AMT Graphics-Textbook Images is a CD-ROM of Microsoft PowerPoint slides that includes all of the figures, tables and charts found throughout ASA’s AMT textbooks by Dale Crane. More than 2,000 slides are included, illustrating […]
Delta Connection Academy flight instructor takes top honors
More than 80 universities with aviation programs participated in the National Intercollegiate Flying Association’s (NIFA) Safety and Flight Evaluation Conference (SAFECON) held at Parks College of St. Louis University, Cahokia, Ill., May 17-23. Delta Connection Academy’s Brent Knoblauch ranked 1st place both in the CFI and Ground Trainer events. Knoblauch is currently a Delta Connection […]
Master the G1000
Pilots don’t have to struggle to transition from “steam gauges” to glass cockpits thanks to Sporty’s latest release, the Garmin G1000 Checkout Course. This detailed course covers everything from basic button-pushing to emergencies. The video emphasizes scenario-based training and takes the viewer along on real-world flights. The G1000 Checkout includes two VFR flights, a local […]
Century CRM develops human factors program
Century CRM has developed its first human factors program for Training Port, a Canadian-based company providing on-line training for professional pilots in Canada. The first program in the series explores conflict resolution in the cockpit. The short on-line interactive series provides an introduction to the more advanced aspects of human factors training offered by Century […]
Cessna slates Flight Instructor Safety Stand Down
Cessna Aircraft Co. has received FAA approval for its flight instructor safety stand down, a first for any aircraft original equipment manufacturer (OEM). The safety stand down is a training seminar designed for flight instructors, flight instructor candidates and commercial pilots who may have an interest in becoming flight instructors. The course serves as an […]
Flight Design Pilot Centers take off
Flight Design recently rolled out its new Flight Design Pilot Center concept to meet the needs of training institutions. “We were pleased at the response of flight school owners and saw that during an economic downturn, schools were searching for more cost-efficient trainers,” said Matthias Betsch, CEO of Flight Design GmbH, the German supplier of […]
Tools to practice risk management
The new FAA Risk Management Handbook is a tool chest of information and resources on the methods pilots use to assess risk. This handbook presents methods pilots can use to manage the workloads associated with each phase of flight, resulting in a safer, more enjoyable and less stressful experience for both themselves and their passengers. […]
Flight training hits Internet radio
The Finer Points of Flying is now collaborating with Flight Line Internet Radio. Episodes from The Finer Points of Flying’s audio programming can now be heard four times a day on Flight Line Internet Radio, at 0510, 1110, 1710 and 2310 Zulu/GMT, and include The Finer Point’s Safety Sessions, industry interviews, instructional lectures and TFP […]