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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 NewsHow to add previous experience to your LogbookGet to know this Wader feature! First of all, let's go through some important insights. How do you keep track of your flight experience? As traditionally in aviation, the logbook is one of the most valuable assets for a pilot. It’s the official document that regulatory agencies and employers use to analyze an aviator’s experience. That’s why keeping each flight hour correctly registered is a great practice to not miss any good opportunity in your career. However, consolidating all those...
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