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News, tips and shared-knowledge about aviation safety.
Aviation & SafetyHow Low Is Too Low?Professionally flown low passes can inspire millions and keep people connected to aviation. But at low altitude, safety margins decrease. Is it worth the risk?
Aviation & SafetyETOPS vs EDTO: What Changed, and What It Means on the LineETOPS, EDTO, or both in the same manual. Where the two frameworks actually differ, which aeroplanes each one captures, and why ICAO still lets you use the older word.
Aviation & SafetyGo-Around: Why One of Aviation's Safest Decisions Is Still So DifficultEvery pilot knows when a go-around is required. So why is the decision sometimes harder to make than the procedure itself?
Aviation & SafetyDecoding the OFP and Loadsheet: A Pilot's Field GuideA working reference to every abbreviation on the OFP and loadsheet, from block fuel and contingency to MACTOW, underload and LMC.
Aviation & SafetyAre Supersonic Commercial Flights Coming Back?US is lifting a 52-year ban on supersonic flight and Boom Overture project is moving forward bringing the commercial supersonic flight back
Aviation & SafetyNAT-HLA Explained: The North Atlantic AirspaceNAT-HLA is the world's busiest oceanic corridor, connecting North America and Europe. Learn how it works, what PBCS means for your flight plan, and what changed in 2026.
Aviation & SafetyRunway Incursion: How To Stay Safe on the GroundRunway incursions remain one of aviation's biggest safety threats. Learn the ICAO categories, root causes, real statistics, and what every pilot can do to stay safe on the ground
Aviation & SafetyQuick Tips to Scan for Threats in METAR/TAF Messages
Aviation & SafetyPBCS Explained for Airline Pilots: The Simple Guide You Wish You Had Earlier
Aviation & SafetyWhy Logging Your Simulator Training Is Essential: Track Your Progress and Improve Your SkillsCheck why simulator training is essential for pilots, especially for instructors, and the proper way to log this experience in your logbook.
Aviation & SafetyFlying Well-Rested: The Importance of In-Flight Rest for PilotsFlying is one of the safest modes of transportation, thanks to the skill and training of airline pilots.
Aviation & Safety5 Must-Visit Aviation Museums for PilotsAre you a pilot who loves history and aviation? Check out our list of the top 5 aviation museums around the world that you must visit.
Aviation & SafetyExploring the Evolution of Safety Models in Aviation: From Sequential to SystemicTo better understand and prevent aircraft accidents, the industry has developed several models over the years. In this article, let's dive..
Aviation & SafetyDecoding the Acronyms Used in a Pilot LogbookA comprehensive guide to the most commonly used acronyms in a pilot logbook. Understanding these acronyms can help pilots track their...
Aviation & SafetyThreat and Error Management FAQAs a pilot, your ultimate goal is to ensure a safe and successful flight. To achieve this, it is essential to understand the concepts of Threat and Error Management (TEM). In this blog post, we will explore what TEM is, what its components are, and how you can manage errors and threats in aviation. What is Threat and Error Management Model? The TEM Model is a framework that helps pilots to identify, assess, and manage threats and errors during all phases of flight. The model provides a...
Aviation & SafetyWhat are airport codes and how are they assigned?It doesn't matter if you are a pilot or a passenger, airport codes are there whenever you are flying: they are on passengers’ documents related to their reservations, flight tickets and luggage tags, and they are also used by air traffic controllers and pilots. So you are certainly familiar with them, but have you ever wondered how those three, or four-letter acronyms are actually defined? Airport codes are used to distinguish airports around the world, to ensure there is no confusion between...
Product NewsAll pilots should use an electronic logbook, here's whyA pilot's logbook is where you keep track of your career's most important record: your flying hours. Here's a quick review of why you should have an electronic version of it — and why Wader is one of the best choices! 1. Easy and quick to use An electronic logbook allows you to quickly log your flight by entering departure and arrival times. If you're flying the same aircraft with the same crew, for instance, Wader lets you to automatically copy some info by using the "Next flight" or "Return...
Aviation & SafetyFAA 5G MapFollowing the Safety Risk Assessment of 5G deployment at the US, the FAA has put out a useful map to help operators avoid flight disruptions at affected airports around the country. Background Because the proposed 5G deployment involves a new combination of power levels, frequencies, proximity to flight operations, and other factors, the FAA imposed restrictions on flight operations using certain types of radio altimeter equipment close to antennas in 5G networks. These safety restrictions...
Aviation & SafetySAFETY TALKS - Low Visibility OperationsLow visibility procedures exist to support Low Visibility Operations at Aerodromes when either surface visibility is sufficiently low to prejudice safe ground movement without additional procedural controls or the prevailing cloud base is sufficiently low to preclude pilots obtaining the required visual reference to continue to landing at the equivalent of an ILS Cat 1 DH/DA. It should be noted that in the latter case, surface visibility may be relatively good but the TWR visual control room...
Aviation & SafetySAFETY TALKS - Stabilized ApproachAccording to the Flight Safety Foundation, unstabilized approaches were factors in 66% of approach-and-landing accidents (ALAs) since 1984. These events are often associated with a lack of time to plan, prepare and conduct the approach. An approach is considered stable when all stabilization criteria (defined by SOPs) are met in a minimum height (recommended 1,000 ft AGL in IMC and 500 ft in VMC): Aircraft on the correct flight path (just small corrections required to maintain the path)...
Aviation & Safety5 most challenging approaches in the world5 - Funchal, main gateway for Madeira region, is famous due to its spectacular runway construction and the strong surrounding winds. Additional crew training is required. 4 - London City, located 7 miles east of London, has a very steep final approach glide path (5.5 degrees) leading to the 1,508 m runway. Special aircraft and crew certification are required. 3 - Santos Dumont, its 1,323 m long main runway, surrounded by water and high elevation terrain, is one of the busiest airports in...
Aviation & SafetyGlobal Reporting Format (GRF) made easy: learn how to use it with confidence