Month: September 2019

Techniques to help you be the master To prove that Aero Circus is not an employment agency, this month we look at one of the pilot skills that can be hardest to master. Anecdotal evidence would suggest that many pilots struggle at times, not only when dealing with crosswind takeoffs and landings, but also in

Airline academies in Sonaca’s sights UK-based flight tester DAVE UNWIN puts the Sonaca 200 through its paces. Some mornings are just made for flying, and as I ease into a very tight echelon port with the cameraship, this morning is clearly one of those! The day had started with a degree of déjà vu. I’d

A fresh perspective on a growth industry Every once in a while it is useful to view our industry from the perspective of another aviation market. On a recent private visit to the Oshkosh EAA Convention it was very apparent how quickly rotary aircraft development is accelerating. Whether it is helicopters, tilt wing/engine (conventional or

Boost for chief pilot training framework For 20 years AAAA has been pursuing the establishment of a better training system for chief pilots to ensure they have the management and safety skills to be effective and confident in this critical position. Recently, we moved a step closer to this with CASA agreement to recognise the

CASA quick to assist Airvan operators Credit is due to CASA in their recent handling of the tragic GA-8 Airvan accident overseas. This event resulted in an immediate grounding in most countries around the world, as is normal practice in such cases when a catastrophic inflight failure occurs. They dispatched their most experienced structures engineer

Community focus on the key issues As Airport Safety Week fast approaches, the AAA has been reflecting on the importance of engaging the whole airport community on safety issues. While airports have always maintained a strong focus on safety, we have seen a growing emphasis on engaging the wider community to build awareness and improve