I’m often asked why one would choose business aviation over the airlines. It’s a good question. Read more →
Tag: business aviation
Radiation Exposure in Business Aviation
A recent Harvard study highlights the increased incidences of cancers among flight attendants and notes that flight crew are exposed to the highest ionizing radiation dose of all U.S. workers. Are business jet crews any better off? Read more →
Connecting the Dots
Everyone talks about the airlines, but corporate aviation has its own pilot population shortages, too. Read more →
Flights to Remember
I was recently asked to contribute to the Turbine Edition of AOPA Pilot magazine. My first article: a series of “flights to remember”. Read more →
Fuelish Decisions
For the charter/corporate pilot, determining if, when, how much, and where to purchase fuel can be rather complex… and getting it wrong can cost a fortune. Here’s a look at the decision-making process. Read more →
Aircraft Security: Serious Business
In our post 9/11 world, aircraft security is no joke. So when you travel to small airports, third world countries, and other out-of-the-way places, how does one keep a bright, shiny business jet secure when it’s sitting on the ground? Read more →
A Pioneer Goes West
Apparently Arnold Palmer played golf. Who knew? I thought he was just a pioneer in the world of business aviation… Read more →
Flying Backwards
If safety is paramount in aviation, why do the least experienced professional pilots sometimes fly the most challenging aircraft and profiles? Why do the newest instructors teach the most difficult courses? Isn’t that backwards? Read more →
Upset Recovery Training: Not Just a Fad
Upset recovery training is a big industry buzzword. Is it really a worthwhile investment of a pilot’s time and money, or is this just the latest safety fad? And what’s the difference between “upset recovery” and “aerobatics” anyway? Read more →
P42: The Mystery Ship
Something new is brewing on the eastern shore of Georgia, and it’s going to make a big splash in the aerospace industry soon. Thousands of people on the inside know what it is, but for years the vault door has remained firmly — and admirably — closed. It’s known only by the code name “P42”. Read more →