Canadian Air Regulations regarding pilot flight duty times are about to be amended to bring them more in line with international standards and scientific research. As it stands, Canadian pilots can be scheduled to fly longer hours than pilots in most other countries. But will regulators go far enough to meet the evidence-based studies by NASA… Continue reading Aviation Safety vs. Economic Pressures… an age old struggle:
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Breathless …
So you're sitting comfortably in your seat when you feel a tell-tale tickle or pressure in your ears. Maybe you try to pinch your nose and blow gently or swallow hard to clear the problem, wondering what's going on. You haven't noticed the plane descending, which is the time when ear pressurization-equalization issues usually happen.… Continue reading Breathless …
World’s Fastest Glider
In 1981, NASA achieved the world's first controlled-flight return from space. This was supposed to be the end of spam-in-a-can space "capsules." The Space Shuttle was the first true spacecraft which would provide on-going, access to earth orbit using a reusable ship: First Space Shuttle landing... The Dream - reuseable space access For reasons I have… Continue reading World’s Fastest Glider
Departure Delay?
Due to a persistent case of tendonitis in my right arm and shoulder, I've been avoiding the keyboard and mouse for a few days hoping to let things rest and heal. Sorry for the delayed departure of the next article about Rapid Depressurization - Emergency Descent. Your patience is appreciated. I'll ask the imaginary flight attendants… Continue reading Departure Delay?
Rapid Depressurization & Emergency Descent? What to expect…
"Ladies and Gentlemen, please direct your attention to our flight attendants (or our video screens) as they demonstrate some important safety features ..." And at this point way too many people tune out and miss the most important five minutes of their flights. These are the five minutes of preparation that just might save their… Continue reading Rapid Depressurization & Emergency Descent? What to expect…
Pilot makes emergency landing…
What appears to be an uncontained engine failure caused this B737 pilot to make an emergency landing at Philadelphia Tuesday, April 17. Airliner engines are designed to keep shards and shrapnel from failed engines contained. The NTSB will be taking a close look at what failed and if there are similar problems in other engines of… Continue reading Pilot makes emergency landing…
Taxi into position and wait…
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