by Jon Micetic | Mar 21, 2018 | Practice Areas, Safety, Teaching Tips, Training
AFTW has released a letter addressing concerns about low-flying aircraft in the Northeast Practice Area. Please take some time to read this letter and do your part to be a good neighbor to those living around us. AFTW Low Flying Aircraft Letter
by Ben Winton | Mar 16, 2016 | Teaching Tips
A DPE offers a suggestion to consider: Chapter 12 of the Aviation Technician Handbook General (FAA-H-8083-30) as a resource for you, your applicants and pilot contacts. He saw it used successfully by an instructor applicant on a practical test. It provides additional...
by Ben Winton | May 13, 2012 | Safety, Teaching Tips, Training
Notice Number: NOTC3729 TUCSON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT – May 2012 – There have been several incidents where incoming aircraft were aligned with the wrong runway; 29L or 29R and even Taxiway Alpha. Runway 29R is being confused for runway 29L due to the recent...
by Ben Winton | Feb 8, 2012 | Teaching Tips
Ever wonder why neither True North nor Magnetic North seem to match up with your VOR, despite your best flight planning calculations? That VOR could be off as much as 6 degrees. Here’s an explanation from the AeroNav division of the FAA: “When a navaid is...
by Ben Winton | Apr 30, 2011 | Discussion Topics, Teaching Tips, Training
The National Association of Flight Instructors and the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association have asked the FAA to clarify or rescind apparent changes to airman knowledge test-bank questions that the agency made without notifying industry stakeholders. The request...
by Ben Winton | Apr 27, 2011 | Discussion Topics, Teaching Tips, Training
The permanent editorial board that oversees the work of the Aviators Model Code of Conduct has released its newest model code, for flight instructors. “Developed by a team of aviation professionals and drawing upon decades of research and experience, the Code...
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