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The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) is advancing rapidly in the application of flying robot technology to support the expansion of the nation’s agriculture sector. The university’s College of Engineering (CoE) has created a domestically-produced drone that can be utilized for gathering weather information, overseeing farming operations, and monitoring environmental…

A helicopter is a type of aircraft that has rotors instead of wings. These rotors are what make it possible for the helicopter to fly. There are many different parts to a helicopter and each one plays an important role in how the helicopter flies. In this blog post, we will take a look at different parts of a helicopter and what they do. The Main Parts Of A Helicopter And What They Do The main…

Cabin crew, also known as flight attendants, are responsible for the safety, comfort, and well-being of passengers on board an aircraft. Being a cabin crew member is a highly rewarding and exciting job, but it also requires a certain set of skills and qualifications. In this article, we will discuss the qualifications you need as a cabin crew member. Education To become a cabin crew member, you…

Here is a brief description of the commonly found types of propellers in aviation. a. Fixed pitch propellers These are propellers whose blade angles cannot be changes as they are incorporated into the propeller during construction.These propellers are of a one piece construction and are used in low powered single engine aircraft. b. Ground adjustable propellers. These are propellers whose…

A Russian fighter jet forced down a US Air Force drone over the Black Sea after damaging the propeller of the American MQ-9 Reaper drone, according to a US official familiar with the incident. source: CNN

NBAA’s first 2023 regional forum, held Feb. 8 at Miami-Opa locka Executive Airport (OPF), was characterized by unbridled enthusiasm for the event’s record-breaking crowds, sold-out exhibit floor, bustling networking sessions and sharp focus on the future. More than 3,200 participants were on hand – a record for an NBAA Opa locka forum – including around 350 students from area schools. The event…

Ohio University has been awarded a grant to investigate using unmanned aircraft in Appalachian Ohio for applications such as delivering packages to homes and transporting patients to hospitals and travelers to airports. Since the Wright Brothers’ first flight in 1905, aerospace has grown into a multibillion-dollar industry in Ohio. While manufacturing is concentrated in the Cincinnati-Dayton…

February 8th, 2023. Today at 2023 NBAA Miami-Opa locka Regional Forum, Miami-Dade County officials announced financial support for a new professional and technical training center, headed by a record-breaking pilot, and focused on preparing students for careers in business aviation and other fields. Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners Chairman Oliver G. Gilbert III presented a check for…

United Airlines Announces Plans to Train 600 Flight Attendants Per Month  This week in Houston, United Airlines opened its largest Inflight Training Center, a 56,000 sq. ft. facility that more than doubles the airline’s available training space and supports the airline’s plan to hire and train a total of 15,000 people in 20203, including 4,000 flight attendants.   United plans to train more…

The FAA’s direct final rule to increase the duration of aircraft registration is now in effect, and extends the duration of AC Form 8050-3, Certificate of Aircraft Registration, from three to seven years. It also extends the authority to operate temporarily within the U.S. on a copy of AC Form 8050-1, Aircraft Registration Application, for a period of one year pending receipt of the official…

The Government Accountability Office says the FAA is dragging its feet on integrating drones into the National Airspace System and confounding industry efforts to get their businesses off the ground. In a report published last week, the GAO says the agency needs to step up its efforts to create a comprehensive strategy for drones to keep company with existing air traffic. It also wants the FAA to…

Aerodynamic flight is the ability of an object to fly by using lift and thrust. The Basics of Aerodynamic Flight explains the how these forces work together to allow an object to stay in the air. Lift is created by the difference in air pressure on the top and bottom surfaces of an object. This pressure difference is caused by the Bernoulli principle, which states that as the speed of a fluid…

Changing careers can be a significant decision. If you are prepared to spend the time and money required on the many hours of flight training, becoming a pilot can be a positive investment in your future. Understanding the benefits of becoming a pilot can help you feel prepared and make an informed decision about whether it may be the right career move for you. In this article, we discuss the…

FAA Issues New Heliport Guidance

The FAA has issued its new and long-awaited heliport planning, design and construction Advisory Circular 150/5390-2D that provides largely voluntary guidance to the rotorcraft community. This new AC supersedes previously issued guidance from 2012. The FAA notes that “the standards and guidelines contained in this AC are practices the FAA recommends for establishing an acceptable level of safety,…

— BEING DRUNK > You WILL be denied boarding due to : >Safety. If there’s an emergency 🆘 situation, a drunk person might not be able to take care of himself or herself. Even worse, the drunk person might be to hinderance for others. A drunk passenger would be a massive danger ⚠️ to other passengers in an emergency evacuation. — LOSE YOUR TEMPER > nothing gives you the right to give any member…

The NTSB wants details to support the FAA’s conclusion that current certification rules adequately protect engine nacelles from posing unacceptable flight-safety risks when a fan blade fails, pointing to a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) decision to change its regulations following a similar review. FAA’s review, conducted in response to a 2019 NTSB recommendation, found that while…

5P Approach to Single-Pilot Crew Resource Management

Single-pilot resource management (SRM) is the art of managing all onboard and outside resources available to a pilot before and during a flight to help ensure a safe and successful outcome. Incorporating SRM into GA pilot training is an important step forward in aviation safety. A structured approach to SRM helps pilots learn to gather information, analyze it, and make sound decisions on the…