Aviation Articles

Are You a Quiet Professional?

Professional pilots work extra hard to proactively recognize when conflict is trying to rear its ugly head because we all understand the inherent danger of conflict in the cockpit.

New e-logbook From APC

Free e-logbook for pilots and student pilots.

Trip and Duty Rigs 101

This article presents the basics of what trip and duty rigs are, and how they can enhance pilot compensation.

Very Light Jets: An Overview for Pilots

NBAA defines Very Light Jets as "Jet aircraft weighing 10,000 pounds or less maximum certificated takeoff weight and certificated for single pilot operations.

The 110th Congress

On 4 Jan 2007, the 110th Congress convened with the Democrats in control of both houses of Congress. In the House, the Democrats have a solid majority of 233-202. The balance in the Senate is much tighter at 49-49-2, with both Independent senators (Joe Lieberman and Bernie Sanders) caucusing with the Democrats to give the Democrats a razor thin 51-49 majority. With a majority in each house, the Democrats have control over and chairmanship of all committees and subcommittees in both houses.

What's Stock Market Volatility?

Some cynics say volatility is a polite way of referring to investors nervousness.

New Passport Requirements

If your travel will soon take you to our neighbors in Canada, Mexico,and the Caribbean, you're going to need more than just your state-issued driver's license to enter those countries and to return home.

Age 60 Rule - Where Is It Now?

At the beginning of the 109th Congress, 4 Jan 2005, Rep. Jim Gibbons (R-NV) sponsored HR 65. HR 65 was then referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, chaired by Rep. Don Young (R-AK).

Professional Attitude

A pilotes ability to perform their duties safely is directly related to how well they can put their personal worries aside, and perform the duties of a professional pilot.

Pilot E-Logbook

Lots of options exist for pilots to keep track of their time flying planes, but *free* is always good.

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