The “1500-hour rule” has been a flashpoint in U.S. aviation ever since Congress imposed it in 2013. Proponents say it makes flying safer. Critics argue it is unnecessary and drives up costs. But what the rule actually requires, and what it really accomplishes, is often misunderstood. 121 pilot, our resident commercial airline pilot on Live…
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy will meet with airline CEOs today to discuss the future of air traffic control and consumer protections. Will we soon see Biden-era consumer protections for airline consumers gutted? Transportation Secretary Duffy Meets With Airline CEOs On ATC Upgrades And Consumer Protections Last week I wrote about the push by Airlines…
While “To Fly, To Serve” might be the official motto, “Death By A Thousand Cuts” strikes me as the better British Airways motto, as I found out on my recent afternoon flight from London (LHR) to Basel (BSL). Yes, British Airways is now serving afternoon tea sans clotted cream and green tea. British Airways Cuts…
It’s one of the most common approaches you’ll fly as an instrument-rated pilot.
Night flying comes with a lot of challenges. Here’s how to overcome them.