Business air travel geographically expands business markets within a comfortable lifestyle. Aviation business growth over the next decade is forecast to range from 1 to 12%. Unfortunately, the 1% being in North America and the more healthy paced 12% in Latin [...]
Another successful Triple Tree Fly-In is in the books and by all accounts, the Aerodrome provided plenty of "Fun, Fellowship & Hospitality" for all. The weather forecast for the week included a chance of rain every day, but the rain [...]
I just took my umpteenth checkride yesterday. And it got me to thinking… How many times have you broken out into a sweat just by thinking about your upcoming checkride? Even when the checkride is still months away, just [...]
South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley declared August 13 – 18 as “Aviation Week.” It is great to see our state leadership recognize such an important industry. Aviation is and has been a critical component of South Carolina’s economy. Aviation week [...]
How well an aviation operation is structured organizationally, not only sets the foundation for efficiency but, I believe, has a significant impact on safety. A well structured flight operation is imperative to performance and safety. Organization structure defines how tasks [...]
The need "to be in the know" is basic human nature. Knowledge is powerful and when people are not in the know, rumors (gossip and chatter) are born. A rumor is the spread of unidentified origin of uncertain information. Insufficient [...]
In earlier days, the autopilot was referred to as "George" flying...today George interfaces with the electronic crew member (e-crew), known as the "glass or automated cockpit." The micro-computer technology provision of sophisticated and complex cockpit automation in today's aircraft paves [...]
Acronym’s abound in every aspect of our lives. We use them to communicate when we speak, text, write. Companies use them in their marketing to consumers to make their product stick in our memories. Companies also use them to drive [...]