Says There Has Been As 'Series Of Small Plane Crashes' And Wants More Oversight
U.S. Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY) wants new york pilots to undergo more ramp checks. During a media event in Farmingdale, NY Monday, Schumer called on the FAA to step up ramp checks of small airplanes, which he says might prevent accidents.
Agency Says Pilots Should Work With Mechanics And Be Actively Involved In The Process
The FAA and general aviation (GA) groups’ #FlySafe national safety campaign aims to educate the GA community on best practices in calculating and predicting aircraft performance, and in operating within established aircraft limitations.
Companion App Means Students Are Not Tied To Their Laptops For Courses
Cessna Pilot Centers’ use of the latest technology gives pilots convenient access to their online courses on an iPad even when they are offline. The CPC Companion app, a free download from the Apple App Store, allows pilots to download lessons from their courses to their iPad.
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