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The “Black Box” – Brief History and Future Developments
Whenever there’s an aircraft accident, the term “black box” typically gets mentioned in the news. That’s because of the crucial role it...
Garth Calitz
Aug 6, 20197 min read


Understanding the 'Instinct' Phenomenon - Response to Looming Disaster
Critical options in landing successfully after engine failure...shortly after take-off, are reliant mainly on 'feel-instinct' developed...
Alex Maroudas
Jul 30, 20195 min read


Spatial Disorientation - A Real Danger
In general term, vertigo could mean dizziness, unsteadiness or light-headedness. This term has been commonly used in medical field as a...
Garth Calitz
Jul 23, 20195 min read


Engine Failure after Take-off: Turn Back to the Runway or Land Straight Ahead?
"The most important decisions you’ll ever make in an aircraft should be made before you enter the aircraft." If you haven’t previously...
Garth Calitz
Jul 17, 20194 min read


Maintain a Positive Flight Attitude
You have probably seen the “watch your attitude” coffee mug or shirt in your local pilot supply shop, along with its “bad attitude” evil...
avi8rix
Jul 9, 20196 min read


Inadvertent VFR Flight into IMC Conditions
Every human – including weather forecasters and pilots - is liable to make errors. Therefore, the pilot should identify the risks that...
Garth Calitz
May 15, 201911 min read


Wind Shear - Max power!
The Learjet captain who had just landed reported "moderate rain... smooth ride all the way down final approach" to the tower. An ominous...
Joel Stoller
May 1, 20197 min read


Carb Icing - Prevention is Always Better than Cure
Fuel induction system icing, often referred to as “Carburettor Icing”, is the build-up of ice in the fuel induction system and can affect...
Garth Calitz
Apr 23, 20193 min read


Boeing CEO - Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 preliminary report
We at Boeing are sorry for the lives lost in the recent 737 MAX accidents. These tragedies continue to weigh heavily on our hearts and...
Dennis Muilenburg
Apr 9, 20193 min read


Depression and the Commercial Pilot
Being a commercial pilot has its perks, travel to exotic places, a cool uniform and those breath-taking views of the sky. But that job...
Garth Calitz
Mar 26, 20194 min read
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