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Airbus 310 Crashes into the Indian Ocean

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Written by Administrator
Tuesday, 30 June 2009 18:37

A Yemeni Airbus 310 crashed today near the shore of Comoros after being reported to perform a missed approach and a second approach into runway 20 in Moroni.

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FAA sets high priority for fighting pilot fatigue

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Friday, 26 June 2009 06:54

Colgan Airlines flight 3407 accident on February 12 exposed big problems with pilot fatigue, training, and work conditions at regional airlines. This Wednesday, FAA administrator, Randy Babbitt, announced an FAA plan to expedite the creation of new rules dealing with pilot rest and fatigue. The first draft should be completed by September 1st.

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Republic Airways Buys Frontier and Midwest Airlines

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Written by Administrator
Tuesday, 23 June 2009 22:19

Indianapolis-based Republic Airways Holdings (RJET) declared today, just a day after announcing its acquisition of Frontier Airlines, that it will also acquire Midwest Airlines from TPG capital.

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11 proven study techniques that make you a better pilot

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Tuesday, 19 May 2009 06:56

Being a pilot requires constant learning and practice. Starting from your initial private pilot checkride through flight reviews to type ratings and airline training, these techniques will not only make the study process easier, they will make it more efficient. They will make you a better pilot.

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Learn Morse Code in 20 Minutes

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Written by Amir Fleminger
Monday, 11 May 2009 05:43

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Morse code has been around for many years. In today's aviation it's primary use is for the identification of radio navigation aids such as VORs, ILSs, DMEs or NDBs. The FAA and FCC do not require knowledge of Morse Code for pilot training. In fact, it has been off the syllabus for decades. So, why learn Morse Code to begin with?

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