While a majority of fixed-wing aircraft are designed for operations in the air and on land, there are also many that specifically cater to landing and taking off from water. Known as seaplanes, such aircraft are fitted with a variety of components that allow them to easily traverse on water and undertake more diverse operations as compared to a conventional land-based aircraft. In this blog, we will discuss the common features of the seaplane and their functionalities, allowing you to better understand how they are used to carry out various operations on and from water.  Read more >>

While aircraft fuel leaks are something that no pilot ever wants to face, they are always a possibility that one should be prepared for. By knowing what to do in the event of a fuel leak or aircraft fuel spill, pilots can ensure that they efficiently resolve the situation and safely operate the aircraft for the wellbeing of all on board. Furthermore, understanding the situations that cause leaks can help you prevent fuel leakage before it occurs, allowing operators to best care for their aircraft. Read more >>

A common ongoing debate within the aviation community is centered around flight instruments. Specifically, the comparison between the modern glass cockpit and the ‘old school’ six pack. A glass cockpit is an aircraft cockpit that features electronic or digital flight instrument displays, and typically large LCD screens. This differs from the classic six pack, which is composed of the traditional style analog dials and gauges, nicknamed ‘steam gauges.’ The six pack, which comprises the airspeed indicator, altimeter, vertical speed indicator, attitude indicator, heading indicator, and turn coordinator, has been in use for years, and remains a good option. However, glass cockpits represent the future of aviation. This blog will explain the main differences between these modern and classic instrumentation systems. Read more >>

When boarding a plane, you’re likely not thinking about all the things that can go wrong. While you’re trying to occupy your mind with any other thought or contemplating the airy temperature in the cabin, the pilot is currently being vigilant of those very thoughts most passengers want to avoid. Aircraft skidding is one of those concerns. Though rarely heard of, aircrafts do have a risk of skidding when driving or landing on a runway. Thankfully, there are ways to mitigate this risk and methods on how to control the skid when it does happen. Read more about it in the article below.  Read more >>

When travelling across the country or across the globe, there is no safer method of transportation than flying. This is due to rigorous standards that have been developed and refined over the years, ensuring safety and quality of aircraft and their procedures. In this blog, we will discuss why it is important to have such civil aviation standards in place, as well as the entities that spearhead the safety of air travel. Read more >>