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ChatGPT is My Co-Pilot ?
Editorial Comment By Rick Adams, FRAeS When the hype about AI-generated text began to amp up recently, I was naturally curious. After all, predictions are that AI is going to replace humans in numerous jobs, including journalists. I had to experiment to find out for myself. So I asked ChatGPT, the most-hyped platform, some questions… Read more
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Embry-Riddle Researchers Use NASA Grant to Study UAM Noise
By Mike Cavaliere, Director of News & Media Relations, ERAU Reprinted by permission of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. High noise levels during flight have long been a barrier to the advancement of urban air mobility (UAM) vehicles, or “air taxis.” Thanks to new research being conducted at Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University and backed by a recently awarded… Read more
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Can We End the 1500-Hour Charade?
Editorial Comment by Rick Adams, FRAeS Is there objective, validated justification for the FAA’s 1500 flight hours regulation to become an airline pilot? For that matter, was there ever justification for the 250-hour rule that preceded it? The answer, in both cases, is not really. Read more
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More Than Enough Pilots to Meet U.S. Airline Demand
Over the past decade, the United States has produced more than enough certificated pilots to meet airline hiring demands and compensate for retirements, even as new and more rigorous pilot training standards were enacted to enhance safety. In fact, there are currently about 1.5 certificated pilots relative to demand, according to Federal Aviation Administration and… Read more
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Who Does What at EASA
Just as we might like to think EASA is the centre of the European aviation universe, we realise that the Agency is a long way from the operational reality that many of you work in. We thought it might be useful to provide a quick and simple overview of who does what at EASA; how… Read more
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Data Management in Global Recurrent Pilot Training
“You can’t manage what you don’t measure.” Operators that integrate data management strategies with their training operations can monitor and control programs based on valid information produced through rigorous Big Data processes. Training leaders can make decisions based on evidence rather than intuition. Business leaders can align training effectiveness and efficiency analytics with company goals… Read more