X Marks the Failure: FAASafety Team Seminar on Feb. 23rd, 2016
Modern technology has made our cockpits more advanced. In this seminar, we will discuss how to deal with failures in technically advanced aircraft, IWS, West Houston Airport,
Automation and You! Strategies for Effective Automation Management
Automation Management is a very important aspect of Single Pilot Resource Management. Automation Management is a very important aspect of Single Pilot Resource Management. Good automation management frees us up to manage the “Big Picture”, allowing us to more efficiently manage workload given last minute ATC reroutes, digging out charts and publications, or even executing abnormal or emergency procedures. Potential drawbacks of automation, however, include an increased likelihood to lose situational awareness due to a higher probability of being “heads down” for prolonged periods, the distraction of highly complex systems, or becoming overly reliant on automation.
Automation and You: FAASafety Team Seminar on Feb. 17th, 2016
On Wednesday, February 17, starting at 7:00 PM CST, John Hollingshead of High Performance Aviation, LLC will present an FAA Safety Team talk on strategies for effective automation management.
Obesity and Fat Aircraft – a Weighty Subject for General Aviation
As any pilot knows from primary training, safe flight operations require that the airplane be loaded within the maximum certified weight and center of gravity (CG) limits. Increased aircraft weight, be it due to occupants, cargo or both, adversely affects aircraft performance in a variety of ways. For example, longer takeoff and landing distances are required for a heavier aircraft and climb gradients are more shallow.
Lone Star Executive Airport (KCXO) is now Conroe
Lone Star Executive Airport (KCXO) now has a new name: Conroe – North Houston Regional Airport. While the new name is not as colorful – many hope that the geographic identity it provides will be an asset in marketing KCXO.