Marc Joel Atrero
AuthorRight Hand Seat
November 19, 2012 0 commentMOCA test inbound Casa’s aviation medicine section is concerned with the ageing pilot population and possible deterioration of not only physical faculties but also the cognitive ability of those pilots. As a result casa plans to advise the introduction of a mild cognitive test known as the ‘moca test’ later this year. Moca, typically spelt
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November 18, 2012 0 commentWorld’s only airworthy mossie flies in nz auckland’s ardmore airport was the place to be on thursday september 27 when the world’s only airworthy de havilland mosquito took to the air. The twin-engined fighter-bomber was the result of a seven-year rebuild – or new-build, depending on how you look at it. This content is available
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November 17, 2012 0 comment10 Years Ago • An agreement in London on November 8 saw British Airways purchase the financially troubled Dan Air for £1. Under the deal BA will meet Dan Air’s estimated £89 million of debts. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member To continue reading the rest of this
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November 16, 2012 0 commentSydney headlines aside a more critical scenario exists at Brisbane, with high traffic growth and a runway closure bringing things to a head. Traffic growth sees 210,000 movements pa – max 55/hr through Brisbane daily, online “radar” sites tracking 1000 flights in the area some days. Extensive holding occurred, peaking at around 40 minutes Thursday
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November 15, 2012 0 commentFaa Approval For Sikorsky’s S-76d The Faa Has Awarded Type Certification To Sikorsky’s S‑76d After An Intensive Flight Test Program. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member To continue reading the rest of this article, please login. Username or Email Password Forgot password? Keep me signed in on this
Read moreFrom the Regions
November 14, 2012 0 commentThe industry’s money The RAAA Convention and Meeting has come and gone once again and the overwhelming impression was one of operators working very hard to run their businesses profitably, supported by small teams of highly dedicated staff. Their core business remains delivering people and freight in a timely and safe fashion to their destinations.
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