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North Carolina's Piedmont flight training has taken delivery of the first five Pipistrel Alpha Trainers for an aggressive upgrade of their flight training operations. With a pilot shortage at a historic high, Piedmont Flight Training is fulfilling the need to attract and train future aviators with exceptional instruction and outstanding aircraft. And, the Pipistrel is the perfect aircraft with its cutting-edge technology. Just because you may be sheltering at home during the COVID-19
Avilution, a software-based avionics solutions producer, based in Huntsville, AL, brought a new version of its glass panel to AirVenture in 2018. The panel is designed to fit in a Panther LSA airplane, which has a cockpit that measures only 28 inches wide, according to company founder Mark Spencer. The focus, Spencer said, was presenting the information in a large, easy-to-read format. The company has developed a web-based configuration tool, which allows the user to configure the panel on a computer and then upload it into the airplane.
Aero Linx: Civil Aviation Safety Authority of Papua New Guinea
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority of Papua New Guinea was established in 2010 by the Civil Aviation Act 2000 (as amended). CASA PNG is a statutory body with legal mandate to promote aviation safety and security through effective safety regulation of the civil aviation industry, with particular emphasis on preventing aviation accidents and incidents within the civil aviation system in Papua New Guinea. While the safety regulation of civil aviation remains its primary role, CASA PNG also provides aviation security, safety education and tra
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When used as a control instruction should be followed by another word or words clarifying what is expected of the pilot. Example: “continue taxi,” “continue descent,” “continue inbound,” etc.
"The health and safety of our employees and customers is our first and most important priority, but the long-term health of our business is also a critical focus area. In March, we announced 16 levers that we can employ to dramatically lower our costs in order to ensure our long-term viability, and we believe we are implementing the appropriate measures to accomplish that goal."
Source: Oakleigh Thorne, president and CEO of Gogo, commenting the recent announcment of layoffs at Gogo... a story repeated countless times across the aviation landscape as the COVID-19 pandemic takes an enormous toll.
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