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Emergency locator transmitters, or ELTs, are carried on nearly all general aviation aircraft in the United States. Should an accident occur, the ELT is designed to transmit a distress signal on the 121.5 and 243.0 MHz frequencies. New ELTs can also transmit signals on the 406 MHz frequency. Per a congressional mandate from 1973, ELTs are required to be affixed on nearly all civil aircraft registered in the United States, including general aviation aircraft. Read more >>

While flying during daylight hours allows pilots to use both visual references from outside the windshield and instrument readings to conduct standard operations, night flying can open up more complexity. When pilots need to rely on visuals from out of the windshield during night hours, they need to use a Night Vision Imaging System (NVIS). NVISs can be highly beneficial for increasing visibility, but they can also create safety hazards if the equipment is incompatible with the aircraft, hasn't been set up properly, or if flight crews are unable to operate such systems correctly. In this blog, we will discuss some of the common factors that affect the safety of NVIS use, allowing you to enact the proper measures during such operations. Read more >>

In the days before electronic flight displays and modern flight instruments, distance measuring equipment (DME) served as a critical asset for conducting flight. As a radio system that could determine the distance between an aircraft and a VOR station, DME helped many pilots navigate much easier and safer. As the electronic flight display and modern flight instruments became more common, however, the original DME system quickly became outdated and the term eventually spread to include any navigation system that could provide accurate distance measurements to stations. Read more >>

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 >>