Through decades acting as a director of operations, for what it’s worth in my opinion, when procedurally used, the ipad, known as an EFB, is the greatest single contribution to cockpit safety in recent years. I must admit that this [...]
Doug Goldstrom, Vice President Marketing & Sales for Special Services Corporation, discusses structuring an aviation management contract to meet FAA and IRS requirements.
Fall is my favorite time of year. Now, I always enjoy the summer too. The afternoon thundershowers with their lightning, thunder, wind and heavy rain always take me back to my childhood of growing up on a farm in Georgia. [...]
Aircraft Maintenance Strategy – CAMP/Phase; 50 hour/Annual Any aircraft owner knows frequent and regular maintenance is critical to his aircraft, not only to keep it airworthy and safe, but also to keep in compliance with FAA regulations as well. [...]
Should I Charter an Airplane? With all the options available to fly private, why charter an airplane? Which option makes the most sense? Obviously I would say private flights are far superior to commercial flights, but why is charter still [...]
The flying public is often lulled into a perception that the pilots flying the planes they ride in are well trained and very safe. For the most part, that is true. Recent events, however, make one question airline safety and [...]
by Jarod Spencer Often, in life, the small things get you - not the big problems. The aviation industry is no different. Many incidents and accidents have taken place because of a minor issue that started the accident chain. The [...]
"A good pilot uses good judgement to avoid situations that require the use of superior piloting skills.” How sincere are you about being a better pilot? The following are some attributes that make a better pilot: Do not be a [...]
Congratulations to future aircraft Captain Jonathan Groves, who took his first solo flight at 16 years of age. The SSC team is proud, but maybe not as much as his flight instructor, SSC Captain and Chief Pilot Eric A. Groves and, [...]
Private Business Travel may not be a luxury for you - it may be a necessity! A friend of ours has an interesting workweek. He sells construction materials. His business keeps him traveling frequently from his home base in Winnipeg, [...]
