Upper Limit Aviation Open House Featured on KUTV
Anders Clark Upper Limit Aviation’s recent open house was featured on KUTV News, as one of their featured STEM stories.1 Upper Limit staff headed into the 2News studio to show off some aviation related tools and discuss what would be covered at the aviation open house. ULA started by showing sectional charts, flight plans, and an […]
Working to Address The Problem of Fatigue in Pilots
Unsolved Issues: Part 3, Amber Berlin To read Part 1, click here, and to read Part 2, click here. In order to achieve a viable solution for fatigue in pilots, we must consider the current beliefs, opinions, and assumptions in the science of fatigue and fatigue management. There is a general consensus in the scientific […]
Why a Pre-Flight Discussion With Passengers Is Important
Don’t forget to take the Dramamine before you fly… not after. Shawn Arena This article highlights the importance of a dialogue with your first time and even seasoned passengers before flying, a sort of pre-flight discussion. You should be prepared to inform them of all aspects of the upcoming flight, and don’t forget to ask […]
Dealing With Lost Communications on an IFR Flight Plan
John Peltier A communications failure can be a scary thing – even on a beautiful VFR day. But throw in some clouds, limited visibility, and mountainous terrain, and suddenly this can be absolutely terrifying! As a pilot, maintaining a cool head and knowing your procedures will ensure this situation doesn’t get any worse. Scenario ATC […]
How My Student Taught Me A Density Altitude Lesson
Shawn Arena Welcome back! This is another installment of my personal flying experiences that hopefully others can learn from as well. The twist to this true tale, however, originates from a former student of mine who reminded me of the pitfalls and potential dangers of density altitude operations. The Prelude September 20, 2000, was a […]
Fatigue in Aviation: Countermeasures That Are Ignored
Unsolved Issues: Part 2, Amber Berlin To read Part 1, click here. According to Wells and Rodriguez, the majority of fatalities in aviation are due to commercial flights on final approach-and-landing, which experience hull loss (2004). In approximately 70 percent of commercial jet hull loss accidents, the main cause has been attributed to flight crew […]
How Aircraft Deicing Equipment Works
John Peltier Aircraft have sure come a long way when it comes to all-weather capability! One of the biggest advances is how we can deal with ice that can potentially form, or has formed, on the aircraft with aircraft deicing equipment. There are two types of systems with drastically different purposes to keep you safe. […]
When Is an Airplane Pilot a Passenger?
Tori B. Mensching Regulations can be tricky and sometimes downright confusing. Test your knowledge to see if you would make the same decisions this airplane pilot made in the example below. Would you make the same mistake? The Scenario Mark is an instrument rated private pilot who hasn’t flown at night in a while. He […]
