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Logging PIC/SIC flight time can be tricky. You need to read the regulations (and interpretations of the regulations) carefully. Here are a couple of scenarios with an explanation of how the time may be logged.

FAA PART 139 REGULATIONS. As a member of the aviation community, I've seen firsthand how critical FAA Part 139 Regulations are. They're not just rules; they're the backbone of airport safety. I remember working through countless nights painting airfields, ensuring every detail met these stringent standards, driven by the belief that safety is paramount in transportation. Airports are unique in the challenges they face because of the abuse their runways and taxiways endure. Some airports having over 1900 movements per day, landing airplanes weighing over 1.2 million pounds, operating traffic 24/7! On a daily basis, I witness only a fraction of the monumental amounts of time, money, effort, and dedication required to keep our airports safe and compliant with FAA Part 139 Regulations. It's a responsibility that the members of this community and I take to heart, knowing that the safety of millions of travelers rests in our hands. Every day, I interact with incredible men and women who pour their expertise and passion into maintaining airport runways and taxiways, often under challenging conditions. It's more than just a job; it's a commitment to ensuring every person who steps onto a plane can trust they're in safe hands. So, how can we improve this demanding process? How do we save time and money? How do we streamline organization and planning? How do we properly utilize the efforts of the men and women involved in the projects that make airports safe? Hi-Lite has found an answer. Our customers love our answer. Would you like to know the answer? One word: Sourcewell Would you like to experience time-efficiency and cost-effectiveness while staying aligned with all municipal, state, and federal purchasing guidelines? To enjoy the freedom of managing your time more effectively, liberated from the extensive process of project bidding? To partner with a team that places your airport's Part 139 compliance and safety at the forefront of its priorities? All of this is possible by utilizing Hi-Lite's Sourcewell contract. Sourcewell has put Hi-Lite through a sealed bidding process for you. Our prices are competitive, and our services are qualified. We stand behind our work with guarantees and warranties, reflecting our commitment to excellence and pride in every project we perform. Together, let’s make the world a little safer. #ThinkZ #ZeroAccidents #ZeroDefects #ZeroLosses https://lnkd.in/ecwRGAG9

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New Case Study: Confirmation bias The background of this incident involves a pilot mistaking Cambridge Airport for Duxford Airfield. 1. Situation The pilot was flying VFR in a biplane with limited avionics, intending to land at Duxford Airfield (EGSU).  Having never flown to Duxford before, the pilot sought tips from a friend familiar with the airfield.  The friend described Duxford as having a south-westerly hard runway with a parallel grass runway and a petrol station on the final approach path, with hangars and a tower to the north on the right-hand side during the approach. 2. Task The task was to navigate to and land at Duxford Airfield safely, using the provided visual cues and following VFR procedures. 3. Action The flight was uneventful, and the pilot contacted Duxford Information to announce a straight-in approach to runway 24.  The Duxford FISO confirmed and later instructed the pilot to land at their discretion.  On final approach, the pilot passed a petrol station, saw hangars on the right, and landed on the hard runway with a parallel grass runway, believing everything had gone as planned.  However, they had mistakenly landed at Cambridge Airport (EGSC), which shares similar characteristics with Duxford but is 8 miles away. 4. Result Despite landing at the wrong airport without clearance, there were no harmful outcomes.  This incident underscores the importance of confirming locations to avoid confirmation bias.  Wrong airport landings have a long history, but modern avionics can help reduce their frequency. Nonetheless, even with GPS, pilots can misidentify airfields and convince themselves they are at the correct destination. The lesson learnt is to thoroughly verify the intended location, utilise all available navigation aids, and remain cautious of confirmation bias to ensure accurate identification of the destination airfield. #aviation #privatepilot #pilot #trending #pilotlife

CAAC Updated CCAR Part 129 (CCAR-129) (Part 2) 6. Initial Application for Operation Specifications After obtaining the regular route operation license from the CAAC, the foreign air carrier (hereinafter referred to as the applicant) can apply for the CCAR-129 operation specifications. The initial application is divided into the following four phases: 6.1 Application 6.1.1 Offline consultation The applicant can consult with the regional administration bureau to understand the applicable requirements and the application materials to be submitted. The management principles and contact information of each regional administration bureau are published on the FSOP (Flight Standards Oversight Program) 129 subsystem. At the same time, the regional administration bureau also needs to understand the relevant information of the applicant, including the fleet size and structure, base distribution, safety management system, and international operational experience. If the applicant is the first foreign air carrier in its home country to apply for the CCAR-129 operation specifications, the regional administration bureau also needs to understand the relevant situation in the applicant's home country, including the applicable aviation regulations, the form of operating licenses, the responsible department, and the contact person. The regional administration bureaus should inform the applicant of the relevant policies and the principles for access to the operational evaluation. After self-assessment, the applicant should submit the formal application through the FSOP system according to the process. The applicant should designate a responsible contact person and provide the contact information during this stage to receive relevant notifications. To protect the legitimate rights and interests of the applicant, the responsible contact person should be the legal representative of the applicant or a person authorized in writing by the representative, so that the contact person has sufficient authority to represent the applicant in registering on the FSOP system and filling in the application information online. #China #CAAC #CCAR #129 #287 #Foreign #Airlines #Carrier #Application #Civil #Aviation #Airport #Schedule #Flight #Charter #launch #ICAO #IATA #FSOP #ONLINE #FLEETS #AIRCRAFT #ACAS #GPWS #CVR #FDR #Operation #Specification

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This video is an update on the technical aspects of Alaska Airlines AS1282 mid-cabin door plug event of 5 Jan 2024. I have updated many of the diagrams & descriptions and added animations to show the closing and locking mechanism. I have also improved the sound quality. Contents: Hinges, Guide Tracks and Pins, Securing the Door Plug, Stop Fittings, Post-Incident Developments, Other Technical Aspects, Door Warnings, Pressurisation System, Flightdeck Door Opening. https://lnkd.in/eHA78MM2

🛬 'TENERIFE CALLING ON LINE 1' ? I usually post about aviation events in which communication breakdown is a factor. This event seems different to me. ⚫ On May 6, 2024 American Airlines flight AA2473 was cleared to take off from Orlando International Airport in Florida, USA. ⚫ Moments later, the same ATCO cleared Frontier Airlines flight F91734 to cross the same runway as it headed toward its gate. ⚫ At a speed of about 60 knots, the AA pilot noticed the runway traffic and rejected takeoff. ⚫ It took several moments for the ATCO to realize what was going on and order (redundantly) that the takeoff be aborted. Some thoughts: 🟧 The ATCO seemed very relaxed about the incident. Is this a sign of his inexperience or experience? 🟧 I understand it’s too easy to ‘kick a man when he’s down’. No doubt the FAA is working hard to improve the current sitiation. Just this week the U.S. House of Representatives approved the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024. 🟧 Should this incident be added to the box labelled “US Controllers Understaffed and Overworked” or are there other factors to consider? Credits @VASAviation #aviationsafety #faa #runwayincursion

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Plane crashes and the Chicago Convention 45 years ago, on October 7th 1979, Swissair Flight 316 crashed into the Ellinikon Airport of Athens, killing 14 of its passengers. The pilot and co-pilot were later charged with criminal negligence after an investigation of the crash, that followed international standards to inspect and report plane crashes that have been agreed almost 100 years ago! In 1927, after several plane crashes, several airlines met in Chicago and agreed on a common process to investigate, report and use this knowledge to prevent, airplane crashes. It was later known as The Chicago Convention and this was Annex 13. This decision to analyze failures of equipment or people, led to air travel being one the safest means of transportation today, reducing incidents like the Swissair 316 to almost zero. In the end, all it took was a hard decision to accept failure, to openly discuss it and use this knowledge to prevent it from happening again in the future. This is how you get from safe-ish to safe-est! #annex13 #safetravel #knowledgeispower