Also the FAA is requiring airlines to train pilots in Enhanced Envelopes Training (EET). Which has more in-depth and “real” stall characteristics for high altitude upsets. Apparently AA didn’t update their simulators. The mandatory date is March 2020 for the pilots to complete the EET training.

(Written on 2019/06/26)(Permalink)

It is a nice story...but does anyone have the track log?

(Written on 2019/06/14)(Permalink)

Is this article from 2004? ...the first time the 170/190 family was introduced...with no middle seats.

(Written on 2018/11/28)(Permalink)

Is it up to congress to legislate capitalism? We are a democratic state...not socialist, right? Plus the FAA already sets the maximum number of people on board an aircraft, which vis-a-vis, regulates the size of the seats.

(Written on 2018/09/24)(Permalink)

Ground would not clear and airplane to “line up and wait” the tower controller would be the only one to do that.

(Written on 2018/08/18)(Permalink)

They have their ways... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justice_Prisoner_and_Alien_Transportation_System

(Written on 2018/06/22)(Permalink)

What "new reality"??? Regional Airlines have been around since the 70's and really expanded in the 90's and then exploded in size in the early 2000's. Honestly, this article should not be on here. It is not relevant or pertinent to the reality of aviation today. 60 Minutes, 20/20, and every other investigative news programs already did this article and investigated regional airlines over and over about 20 years ago, and then twice when they had an accident. This is just recycled garbage, with a fresh coat of paint.

(Written on 2018/05/15)(Permalink)

With a picture of a "legacy" crash on the cover. This article makes zero sense, new hire regional F/O's vs legacy senior Captains.

(Written on 2018/05/14)(Permalink)

I recently got an offer for A320 PIC in China, it was insane--$300,000+ USD and they pay you taxes, so your take home is the $300,000+. It was a living in China contract. From what I understand about China aviation, is that it is 1950's USA aviation/safety mentality, breathalyzers with a photo to verify it was you before you can enter operations, no duty limits, and the real gem--translators on the jumpseat so you can talk to your First Officer...oh and the translator doesn't speak "aviation".

(Written on 2018/05/04)(Permalink)

Because max pay is around $10,000 a month plus a housing allowance of around $4,000. In the US, take Delta--best estimate 3rd year pay to make that, factor in profit sharing and Defined Contribution 401(k) of 16%, closer to 2nd year is beating Emirates. -Days off in your base (there days off during trips count as days off--7 is minimum) -Not living in Dubai as a laborer -Drastically better work rules

(Written on 2018/05/04)(Permalink)