Aero Linx: Independent Pilots Association
Welcome to the Independent Pilots Association. The IPA is the collective bargaining unit representing the more than 3150 professional pilots who fly in service of United Parcel Service, the world's largest transportation company. The IPA is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, home of UPS Worldport, the largest fully automated package handling system in the world.
Terminal Radar Service Area
Airspace surrounding designated airports wherein ATC provides radar vectoring, sequencing, and separation on a full-time basis for all IFR and participating VFR aircraft. The AIM contains an explanation of TRSA. TRSAs are depicted on VFR aeronautical charts. Pilot participation is urged but is not mandatory.
“The Cadet has proven to be an outstanding trainer. The continued innovation of the R44... will allow us to instruct the next generation of helicopter pilots using the latest tools and technologies."
Source: Wes Van Deil, UND chief flight instructor-helicopter, said the R44 has proven to be an excellent trainer thanks to its continuous maintenance tracking and on-board camera. The proliferation of in-flight video recording has been a fast-growing phenomenon in the training market, as the ability to record and replay a training flight is a great way to maximize training efficiency aid post-flight critique.
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