Aviation Articles

The 'New' New Year's Resolution

As pilots, we know that without our health, our career is over. The standards of the FAA's First Class Physical are becoming more strict, while at the same pilots are finding less time available to care for their bodies. Over the past decade pilots have collectively seen an increase in duty/flight time, a decrease in days off, and a decrease in the availability of quality food choices while on a layover. The good news is that you can easily make positive changes that can last a lifetime.

FlightPod TV - Airline Pilot Update

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When Northeast Airspace Meets Weather

You're approaching STEFE at 13,000' and there are some buildups in front of you. No problem, you just go 5 or 10 miles to the south and you can avoid the bumps, right?

FlightPod TV - Hiring Scams

FlightPod TV's host Michael McCoy uncovers a complex pilot hiring scam aimed at pilots considering ex-pat work abroad. Learn about basic online security and 5 ways to prevent being a victim of online fraud.

Surviving an FAA investigation - FlightPod TV

Short video by FlightPod TV on how to deal with a FAA inspection.

Tools for Getting Hired - FlightPod TV

Short video by FlightPod TV to help you get hired on as a pilot.

Deadhead Pay Survey

What is your company's deadhead pay policy?

Airline Pilot Apps

Apple's iPhone as been in the news lately with the announcement of the mobile device's 3rd OS upgrade.

Google Voice for Pilots

At its most basic level, Google Voice works like this: when you sign up you get a new phone number and then can link up to six existing phone numbers to the new GV number.

EMB 145 Fuel Savings

Here are all the aspects and phases off light in which proper planning can save fuel in the EMB-145 family of aircraft. Using all of them can typically result in a fuel savings of about 10%.

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