Aviation

Health of passengers in Aviation

2007-07-20T08:51:00.001-07:00

Recently there has been some concern about the health of air travelers over long range flight. We would like to know what the Federal Aviation Administrator is doing to correct this situation. Many incidents of discomfort over long flights has come into the news, strange to note that it is gone unnoticed in Aviation history for a long time and even reports of the matter was never available in early aviation news either why? One reason could be due to the advent of modern Aviation. Now that the Aviation safety is a major factor world wide the international civil aviation organism must look into the matter carefully. Nowadays in many countries Aviation and the role of government are inseparable if we forget about business aviation for the moment.
Perhaps the most vivid in our memories is the case of that young new bride. Who died due to a massive clotting of blood, this ought to have caused some awareness and concern. Commercial Aviation Safety authorities should have come under increased criticism.
More recently a stand by remedy has been proposed although what good it will do remains to be seen. They advise passengers to just get up and move about (walk up and down the aisle) once or twice while in flight but just imagine the chaos this is going to create, if suddenly all the passengers start getting up and going up and down. The captain is going to have a nasty time adjusting the centre of gravity of the air craft during the entire flight! Let new guidelines be set in the interest of the further of the Aviation industry.
Incidentally have the latest aircraft, including the a380 super jumbo and its American equivalent (B777 or B787) taken into account this problem. We would also have to consider the factor of aviation security where many passengers who would be nervous due to natural fears of danger could be mistaken for terrorists. All this is only going to make the Aviation Insurance people happier. As this would be their next chance to open a new series of policies in this regard. This is going to increase the cost of the ticket. How are Aviation authorities going to cope in the face of already increasing costs of Aviation fuel too?

China to open up key domestic air routes to competition

2007-06-18T10:53:00.000-07:00

BEIJING, (AFP) –The monopoly enjoyed by China’s three airlines on the nation’s most lucrative domestic routes will end by 2010 as part of plans to liberalize the aviation industry, states press said last week. Under the plan, the civil aviation administration of China will lift its control of domestic routes so that carriers can choose which routes they want to fly, the China daily reported, citing an official with the organization. Currently the nation’s three biggest carriers – Air China, China Eastern and China Southern – have a monopoly on most of the big profit-making routes.

“Liberalization of the transport services sector is a global trend, and China will follow the trend,” the newspaper quoted the administration’s deputy director, Yang Guoqing, as saying as he explained the plan. “We have drafted an overall policy (to) strengthen safety controls and gradually loosen other controls.”The China Daily said removing the monopoly would give a chance for small privately owned airlines and joint ventures to compete with the major carriers on the profitable routes.

Airline industry raises profit forecast, but debt weighs

2007-06-18T10:43:00.000-07:00

VANCOUVER, Canada, (AFP) – The world airline industry last week raised its profit forecast for this year to five billion dollars, from 3.8 billion dollars, but said the sector was languishing in debt. Giovanni Bisignani, director general of international air transport association, made the announcement in Vancouver at the opening of IATA’s annual meeting. “While the results are encouraging, airlines are encouraging, airlines are a 470-billion-dollar industry,” he said. Calling a profit of five billion dollars “peanuts,” Bisignani said the industry needed 40 billion dollars “just to cover the cost of capital.” “The industry is moving in the right direction, but with 200 billion dollars of debt, the financial hole is deep. The challenge is to turn peanuts into sustainable profits,” he said.
The latest financial forecasts for the sector confirmed a healthy recovery from the nosedive that followed the September 2001 attacks in the United States and soaring fuel prices, sinking the sector in more than 40 billion dollars in losses over the past six years. IATA already had sharply revised upwards its 2007 estimate in April, from 2.5 billion dollars, as a relatively tourism and airline transport. IATA represents some 250 airlines which account for 94 percent of scheduled international air traffic. More than 150 airlines chief executives as well as top management from airports, civil aviation authorities, manufactures and non-governmental organizations attend the three-day event.

Gliders and Hang-gliders

2007-06-10T04:09:00.000-07:00

MODERN GLIDERS ARE AMONG the most graceful and aerodynamically efficient of all aircraft. Unpowered but with a large wingspan (up to about 25m, or 82ft), gliders use currents of hot air, rising air (thermals) to stay aloft, and a rubber, elevators, and ailerons for control. Modern gliders have achieved flights of more than 1,450 km (900miles). Hang gliders consist of a simple frame across which rigid or flexible material is stretched to form the wings. The pilot is suspended below the wings in A-frame steers by shifting weight from side to side. Like glider, hang-gliders rely on thermals for lift.

Local Lankan airlines continue buisness,despite tourist

2007-06-09T11:19:00.000-07:00

According to statement released by Deccan aviation Lanka their services are continuing although tourist arrivals are low. They have done well despite suspended cooperation by another favorite airline (Air Taxis). Deccan lanka hops to cater to the hassle free VIP guest arrivals to top hotels. Both from international and within the country.
Their aircraft includes the Beech craft, the Bell Jet Ranger and the Helicopter. The argument built by a US Builder.

Knowing The Civilian Aviation Authority

2007-06-08T07:20:00.001-07:00

In the United Kingdom, one of the most important regulatory bodies in the aerospace industry is the Civilian Aviation Authority, or the CAA. The CAA was created in 1972 to act as a public organization to oversee all elements of British domestic aviation. The CAA was formally made the government’s aviation regulator with the Civil Aviation Act in 1982, which replaced the Department of Transport in this role. Aerospace professionals, from engineers to pilots, need to know about the CAA’s regulatory functions and jurisdiction in order to better understand the British aerospace industry.

Aerospace professionals should first understand the jurisdiction in which the CAA provides regulation and consultation. The Civilian Aviation Authority is the sole regulator for flights within the United Kingdom, from small charters to regularly scheduled airliners. However, the international nature of airline travel has required consultation and team work with European aviation organizations in order to facilitate safe and efficient travels. When international regulations come into effect, the CAA’s offices in London act as the local office for the European Aviation Safety Agency. CAA officials also act on regulatory boards of the EASA which determine regulations and enforcement policies.

The CAA has broad authority as the United Kingdom’s regulatory of aviation and aerospace activities, which should be understood by aerospace professionals. The function of the CAA that professionals will become most familiar with is the licensing of aviation and aerospace professionals. Flight crew, engineering, and air traffic controller licensing all run through the CAA and regular license upgrades and renewals are required. In a similar vein, the CAA monitors medical regulations and facilitates physicals for aviation personnel that are involved in regular flights.

Aerospace professionals may become intimately familiar with the professional licensing aspects of the CAA but there are a number of other functions that are equally important. The CAA regulates the United Kingdom register of aircraft, which is necessary to maintain an accurate record of all planes in the region. As well, the CAA regulates the licensing of airplanes and other aircraft in the United Kingdom. The CAA not only regulates individual aircrafts and professionals but leads the charge against unfair aerospace business practices. The CAA’s regulatory function allows it to manage public aviation organizations while regulating against private monopolies. In all, the CAA’s jurisdictional and regulatory functions allow it to deal with safety and economic issues in the UK’s aerospace industry. Aerospace professionals who understand the nuances of the CAA will function better in their jobs.

By: Tony Beaumont

From History Of Aviation

2007-06-08T07:18:00.000-07:00

From the earliest times a man was trying to find a way to bring him up to the skies and feel the flight. A human being invented numerous types of flying apparatus starting from the earliest one which was so primitive that an accident was inevitable. Men were dreaming to fly and created myths and legends about flying people who could give their lives to skies. Ancient Greeks, Chinese, Romans and skiffs created tons of legends about heroes who were the first pioneers of flying. The primitive first attempts to jump into the skies did always fail. Men made different wings imitating the birds but they ended with broken legs, arms and deaths.

The first man who could really find the way to fly for men was a person from the Renaissance epoch. It was a genius with prospective ideas and thoughts and his name was Leonardo da Vinci. Mainly he was famous at his times due to his genius pictures. However, he was a genius and prospective scientist as well. His drawings of flying machines could still impress their viewers because they were very much like a modern helicopter. Bearing in mind that the first helicopter was invented about five centuries later it could be difficult to understand how this genius Renaissance man managed to find the way of how to bring humans up to the skies.

The first air balloons appeared only in the eighteenth century but it required specific knowledge to maintain and could carry only a few people. Moreover, its principle of flying with hot air demanded too much gas supply which was very expensive, and air balloons could carry people so far.

By: Sharon White

Cbt And Aviation Training

2007-06-08T07:16:00.001-07:00

The growth and maturity of CBT industry has been closely associated with computer based simulation for pilot training in aviation industry. Aviation CBT continues to demonstrate the new technology advance in CBT design and implementation though CBT is now widely adopted in education and corporate training. The Aviation Industry Computer-Based Training Committee (AICC) oversees and develops guidelines for aviation CBT in the design, development, delivery of training programs.

Although many aviation training schools use CBT, they actually are starting to add it into the actual flying. Pilots have to fly a simulated airplane in order to grasp the important maneuvers before going into the air. With CBT in every school, pilots do not have to feel anxious about what they have learned. By practicing and seeing results just through this type of aviation training, chances are they will succeed at a faster rate!

While there are different types of pilot lessons, recreational aviation clients can also benefit from this type of CBT. After all, learning about aviation supplies, and memorizing these aircraft supplies is only so exciting. By pretending you are in a real airplane, complete with david clark headsets, you can consume a greater amount of information when it is simulated. A hand on experience has always worked best with pilots, especially when they know that the real thing is much more important than a piece of paper. CBT changes perspectives and provides realistic information in a different light.

If you have a choice between a regular aviation training school and one that provides CBT, you should most certainly try out the one with the technology. Learning in a real airplane and taking courses has always been part of a pilot’s schedule. Although aviation supplies are anything but exciting, it is part of a pilot’s knowledge. Aircraft supplies just have to be known, especially if you have hundreds of passenger’s lives in your hands. However, when you have the opportunity to add CBT into that mix, along with simulated aircrafts, this could change everything. Pilots would no longer be afraid to spend extra time learning concepts they just don’t understand. They would try harder, because CBT makes learning fun and exciting. Though aviation training is a serious matter and not taken lightly, it doesn’t mean that comprehension has to be monotonous. CBT will work wonders for pilots, and passengers will surely be able to tell when they get aboard that plane.

By: Natalie Aranda

What It Takes To Be An Engineer In The Aviation Industry

2007-06-08T07:15:00.000-07:00

The aviation industry may have been through some slow years in the recent past but even so the engineer positions have always been and are demand whether you are looking to work in the UK or anywhere else in the world. Engineering in any field requires precise knowledge and application; however, engineers are required to do much more then just their job, as they also need to have good communication skills in order to work with people harmoniously, supervise and ensure that the job is done well.

Engineers require to have managerial skills as well because they are required to handle provisions of materials, maintenance and production in some cases therefore coordination and organization are a must. Most engineering jobs unfortunately require long hours at work, which are usually divided between field and office. Enjoying the job is also a requirement in order to be dedicated to it as and when needed. Engineers in the aviation industry deal with people’s lives everyday because their decision can ensure a safe flight or building.

When you want a profession enough to go to school for several years in order to achieve the knowledge and become an engineer you will also want to get the job that justifies your efforts and knowledge. The best way to find such a job is to appeal to professional recruitment services in the aviation industry, which you will find with Aviation Support.

Aviation Support has been in the recruitment industry for over 30 years providing both in the UK and on the international market primarily engineering professionals both licensed and without license. The unlicensed engineers are usually students who look for work while still completing their university degree; the best way to for a engineering student to practice his or her would be profession is to get into one while still studying as there are always companies that hire engineering students as management trainees or assistant engineering while they are students.

Aviation Support can assist both to obtain the desired jobs. Whether you are a licensed engineer or a student who is soon going to become one, Aviation Support can help get you started in the job of your dreams. Contact a professional at Aviation Support today and let them assist and guide you to find as quickly as possible the best available job for your qualifications and requirements.

By: Steve Doherty

The Future Of Jobs In The Aviation Industry

2007-06-08T07:12:00.000-07:00

The aviation industry promises adventure and excitement everyday whether you are a captain aboard a plane or handling luggage in the airport and that is because it is an industry that will always be in demand as people have to travel from one part to the world to the other on a daily basis.

There are many different types of jobs in the aviation industry and most of them require expertise and precise qualifications however, there are many other jobs that only require basic qualifications for example, the position of a ground staff for any airline that carries out the duties of checking in passengers, weighing their luggage and ensuring that they only carry what is allowed in the plane requires a graduate’s degree but you will be trained in the field if you don’t already posses a travel management diploma. Many professionals in the aviation industry but not only seek better jobs to provide them with the remuneration that will allow them a comfortable life style but also job satisfaction.

However, finding the right job is not always as easy and the reasons can be various from not being in the right place at the right time to not being able to apply for the job even if you are the best candidate because you are not aware of its vacancy. Today, we all have grown dependent of the Internet and the services it provides with half of the usual hassle or even less then that. Aviation Support is a recruitment agency that uses the Internet to get your data and expertise to the right employers in matter of minutes in order for you to get the job of your dreams as soon as possible.

Aviation Support has been in the recruitment business for over 30 years and that brings them the expertise and knowledge to place them as one of the best on the market due to which reason they are trusted by employers around the world not only within the UK to provide the best possible candidates for a large number of positions in the aviation industry.

Therefore, no matter what job you are looking for, you cannot get it unless you let as many employers out there know that you are available and ready to work; contact Aviation Support today and let the professionals there assist you with finding the right job with the right employer. When enlisting with Aviation Support, you don’t only enable employers from around the world to view and consider your curriculum vitae but you can also access and apply for jobs that are posted with Aviation Support.

By: Steve Doherty

Aviation Schools Teach Pilots To Fly

2007-06-06T07:23:00.000-07:00

If a career piloting jets and airplanes sounds like something you can get excited about, it's time for you to look into aviation schools. Those with an interest in flying have various reasons for making aviation the focus of their studies, but, the joy of learning to pilot aircraft is the main reason many people decide to attend aviation school.

Also known as flight schools or pilot training, aviation schools teach aspiring pilots about aerodynamics, geography, mechanics, weather, environmental conditions, and much more. They are in the business of training pilots in the operation of practically anything that flies: airplanes, helicopters, air balloons, and dirigibles. You can learn everything need to know about becoming a pilot from an FAA-approved aviation school.

Flight school requires learning about aviation technology as well as learning to fly airplanes, jets, and helicopters. Your flight training will be comprehensive, and may involve hundreds of hours of classroom study and discussion before you begin the process of flying aircraft.

Today's pilot is less likely to have a background in military service; therefore, the number of aviation schools and pilot training schools in the U.S. has increased to meet the demand for well-trained aviators. If you don't have a military background in aviation, you can learn the necessary skills to be a high-quality pilot with a comprehensive course from a FAA-approved aviation school.

Once you graduate from aviation school, you will have endless career possibilities. You could fly business and commercial transport planes, or work for a small airline company. You could become a free-lance pilot, flying whenever and wherever you choose. You could command a helicopter for search and rescue or first responder duties at accident sites. You could even open a business giving balloon rides! Of course, as an experienced aviator with an advanced education you could find fulfilling employment with one of the major airlines.

A flight school that is FAA-approved will offer thorough aviation training that can lead you to a productive career. Depending on the nature of the piloting you choose, your salary could range from $20,000 to $130,000 or more annually. So, you should think about your goals for the future, and what you expect to gain from flight school. Then, choose an FAA-approved aviation school that will meet your goals and desires for the future, and make your decision to start aviation school today!

If you would like to learn more about Aviation Schools, we invite you to visit our website. You will find a number of schools eager to give you all the information you need to make a career decision.

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By: Michael Bustamante

A Brief History Of Modern Aviation

2007-06-06T07:22:00.001-07:00

It might be said that modern aviation began on November 21, 1783 in France when two brothers went aloft in a hot air balloon. The true beginning of the era is usually considered to be December 17, 1903 when the Wright Brothers flew the first heavier than air powered plane a few hundred feet off a sand dune at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. This first plane could not fly much further because it was almost impossible to control it. In the next decade the wide spread use of ailerons made aircraft manageable and by the outbreak of World War I, aircraft had developed enough for the famous dogfights that took place during that war.

Although aircraft had come a long way during this time, they were not large enough to carry freight or passengers. A type of lighter than air craft called a dirigible was considered more practical for that purpose, and was seen as the future of aviation. By the mid 1930’s, the Douglas DC-3 was introduced and became the first practical airliner. At the end of the same decade, the Hindenburg Disaster ended the age of the dirigible.

Once again, it was a war that boosted the aviation age. World War II was a spur to a tremendous technological spurt in aviation. By the end of the war, we had large bombers and jet aircraft as well as rocket power. In the years after the war commercial airliners expanded rapidly connecting the entire world. The introduction of the Space Shuttle opened the idea of space as aviation’s next frontier.

Another area in which aviation has expanded recently is the area of personal aircraft. Pilot training has become available in small airports that provide the aviation supplies needed to service small personal aircraft. In addition to pilot training, the small airports sell pilot supplies and aircraft supplies such as the new models of David Clark headsets that provide communication while providing ear protection. It is possible to have your own plane kept in hangers in these small airports, or even to rent planes there.

In the coming years, aviation is expanding in two different directions. The first push is out into space, but the second area of expansion is the area of personal aircraft. In the years to come, it is possible that the day will arrive when a private aircraft is about as common as a privately owned motor vehicle and the globe will shrink a little more as more and more people take to the air.

By: Natalie Aranda

Aviation Maintenance Job Boards

2007-06-06T07:21:00.001-07:00

Aviation maintenance opportunities can be found on various sites on the internet. Some job sites specialize in maintenance opportunities, while others do not, however they still manage to list their fair share of relevant opportunities. Please read on to learn about several key sites available to you.

Aerotek – Billing themselves as the leading technical and engineering staffing agency, Aerotek features jobs in eleven different specialties, including aviation. Job titles featured include: avionics technician, A&P mechanic, aircraft mechanic, quality assurance, and more. Visit www.aerotek.com for more information.

Aviation Employment Board – A free job listing site, this board lists job opportunities across the field of business and commercial aviation. Registration is free and you can post your resume for free as well. Visit www.aviationemploymentboard.net for more information.

Monster – One of the largest job boards on the internet, Monster has over 800,000 opportunities available. Aviation job listings are somewhat limited, but some good opportunities are posted from time to time. Registration is free and you can post your resume for free as well. Visit www.monster.com for more information.

Hot Jobs – Owned by Yahoo, Hot Jobs is job site listing several hundred thousand opportunities at any given time. Aviation opportunities are limited, however. Registration is free and you can post your resume for free as well. Visit www.hotjobs.com for more information.

Nation Job – Since 1988, Nation Job has been a leader in electronic recruitment. The site offers free access to visitors, no registration required. Usually several hundred maintenance opportunities are featured at any given time.

Career Builder – This is the largest job opportunity site on the internet, with over one million jobs listed. Aviation opportunities are listed; the site compares favorably with Monster as far as the number of aviation opportunities available. Registration is free and you can post your resume for free as well. Visit www.careerbuilder.com for more information.

Aviation Employment – Listing more aviation maintenance opportunities then anyone else, Aviation Employment is a free site, no registration required. Typically, over one thousand aviation jobs are listed at any given time. To learn more, visit www.aviationemployment.com

PAMA – The Professional Maintenance Aviation Association is a private organization dedicated to furthering professionalism amongst members of the aviation maintenance community. Membership starts at $49 per year which allows for members to view jobs and access other member benefits. Visit www.pama.org for more information.

Other boards listing aviation maintenance positions include: Plane Jobs, AEPS, Avianation, Climb to 350, and Avjobs. Leading companies are always hiring, contact prospective employers directly.

By: Matthew C. Keegan

What Constitutes a Good Aviation Headset?

2007-06-06T07:18:00.001-07:00

When you search for Aviation equipments, the first thing that comes to the mind is to buy a good aviation headset. When you operate any aircraft without a proper headset then you are sure to find it uncomfortable or it may even damage your ears. And finding the right headset is not easy. You have to ask suggestions and read reviews and know about them in detail before you purchase one. The headsets come in different designs and prices. These are tools which allow the pilot to communicate freely to the traffic control and it also eliminates the noise. The aviation headset should be of best quality and latest technology to give you a better experience. The telex headsets and the peltor headsets are considered to be the best headset for the following factors.

Certain factors that comprise a good aviation set:
• Noise reduction
The major factor you should consider is that your headset should provide you with the better passive noise reduction. The new technology to this is the active noise reduction. This in particular reduces the low frequency noises, like the engine sounds. The main reason why one needs a headset is to keep your hearing so a good head is that how far it reduces noise from getting you. The one with the better noise reduction is sure to make a best aviation headset. Sound is the most major thing to consider when you choose to fly. Telex headset provides you with the best protection and also at the same time you can enjoy the ambient sounds.
• Quality microphones and speakers
The second major thing of a good headset is that it should help you to communicate with ease and also clearly, with the help of an intercom, when talking to any other flight service. This is made possible only with the quality microphones and speakers. These headsets are not like the normal ones that are used to hear music, the best aircraft headsets should manage with the pressure changes caused due the altitude changes. The headset should withstand any extreme of temperature and also humidity. The best aviation headsets are made up of metal diaphragms and not the diaphragms made of paper. The peltor headset gives you the best microphones that provide you the best comfort and is available with compact design.

• Comfort
The aviation headset should be comfortable so that they can last as many hours you flight takes. If the headsets are tight you may suffer from headaches and it may also become a strain to your shoulders and neck. So the weight of these headsets should not be heavy. The padding in a headset also is important. Padding is more important for your ears. The materials used in the headset are more important when you think about comfort. The metal headsets are comparatively heavier than the plastic one but they are more adjustable. Many prefer gel pads as they provide better cushioning than foam but they are considerably heavy.

• Other factors
There are other features when you choose to buy a peltor headset or a telex headset. These provides you with additional facilities. There are headsets which are available with the carrying case so that you can carry it with ease. The headsets should have an option to control the volume levels. And it should be a warranty product. There should be clips to pin it with your shirt.

By: Caitlina Fuller

Garmin Aviation Gps – The Powerful Handheld For Pilots

2007-06-06T07:13:00.001-07:00

Garmin Aviation GPS (Global Positioning System) is handheld and have all the features of the panel mounted units. Garmin aviation GPS is the latest GPS that has log-book compatible features, which makes flight reporting even easier.

In order to reduce the noise levels in the high noise environment like aircrafts, and integrating disparate audio sources, a high-tech intercom apparatus called Aviation headset is used. With rich color and high resolution display, the Garmin aviation GPS is also a fully equipped GPS with background land mapping and jeppesen databases. With the features like the terrain-mapping, obstacle-alerting function along with the presentation slides with charts has added beauty to this GPS and thus shows it unique and exceptional from the rest. In short it is like flying with a portable MFD (Multi-Function Displays) Hence Garmin aviation GPS is the most potential networking application of all GPS.

GPS can be taken as the most essential aircraft collision avoidance system. Which is a must have for any pilot. An entire aircraft collision avoidance system should definitely contain an aviation headset adapted to be worn by a user. A GPS receiver is basically used for receiving GPS signals and determining a position of a user.

Hence GPS is definitely a boon for pilots, aircraft’s and airways customers. Pilots can perform comfortably with the ease of using GPS maps while the customers are safety assured through aircraft collision avoidance system.

With inventions such as Garmin aviation GPS the rate of fresh pilots will definitely increase tremendously as it has completely taken off to itself the maximum of a pilot’s task. And existing experienced pilots can perform even better with this powerful hand held miniature. Though, it is more wildly spread in the US zone. It is a must for the entire aircraft’s functioning all over the world. And definitely this electronic gadget is very soon going to strike a sensational whirlpool over the whole world regarding aviation industries.

It is advisable that the pilot training institutions first launch these advanced GPS along with any other aviation gadgets just like aviation headset etc to sustain more strongly. So that, the pilots can get used with it from the very beginning flying hours itself. Aircraft’s with latest equipment always receive a wide range of response from people. And especially when these gadgets ensure safety, security and swift service, there is no form of comparison at all.

Speed, excellence and imagination in execution are the three parameters essential for a company to become a market leader. Garmin aviation GPS has all these three features along with innovative beauty. In short it has gifted a new and higher dimension for the entire aviation headset field. All of which turns this GPS into a full-featured premium aviation navigator, without any complicated set-up procedures. It is a must have for any pilot.

By: Caitlina Fuller