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How Does Weather Affect Helicopter Flight Safety?

How Does Weather Affect Helicopter Flight Safety?

December 15, 2022

Weather can have a large effect on the safety of your helicopter flight, so it’s always important to keep this in mind before you plan a trip. According to the Federal Aviation Administration’s Helicopter Flying Handbook, the three main factors that affect helicopter performance are density altitude, weight, and wind. Pilots should always consider several …

FAA Offers Grants to Build Sustainable, Safe Airports

FAA Offers Grants to Build Sustainable, Safe Airports

September 26, 2022

The Federal Aviation Agency granted more than $302 million through its newest round of 2022 Airport Improvement Program grants to help build more sustainable, more accessible, and safer airports throughout 23 states. Airport Improvement Program Grants for More Sustainable Airports The Airport Improvement Program (AIP) was established in 1982 to provide grants to public agencies …

United Airlines Expanding Pilot Training Program to Combat Pilot Shortage

United Airlines Expanding Pilot Training Program to Combat Pilot Shortage

September 12, 2022

Like other airlines, United Airlines is also facing a pilot shortage as travel resumes after the COVID-19 pandemic. This airline is seeking to combat this shortage by expanding its pilot training program. United Airlines Pilot Training Program Expansion United Airlines’ goal is to have 10,000 new pilots hired and trained by the year 2030. To …

Failed Red Bull Plane Swap Stunt Investigated by FAA

Failed Red Bull Plane Swap Stunt Investigated by FAA

May 18, 2022

In April, 2022, the energy drink company Red Bull sponsored a stunt called the Red Bull Plane Swap in which two pilots would attempt to switch planes in mid-air by sky diving to one another’s planes. The stunt was streamed live on Hulu. The stunt did not go to plan, however, and while both pilots …