by Bruce Mayes
We are nearing the 38th anniversary of the worst runway incursion disaster in history when PanAm 747 and KLM 747 collided on the Spanish island of Tenerife, one of the Canary Islands. Runway incursion prevention requires all parties to the aviation party work as a team to keep aircraft from swapping paint, or worse. The FAA publishes the Runway Safety Report and offers details on the number, cause and prevention of Runway Incursions. The latest information was published for the 2013-2014 period.
Molokai Fly In February 21st 2016
Joe Kiefer describes GACH’s third annual Molokai Fly In that was held on Sunday February 21, 2016.
Read moreTFR on North Shore, Oahu 2/4/16 To 2/29/16
The North Shore TFR has been amended and reissued.
Read moreVFR Arrival and Departure procedure updates for PHNL
The latest Pacific Chart Supplement (Dec 10 to Feb 4, 2016) features updates to some of the new arrival and departure procedures (PUNCHBOWL departure, TRIPLER arrival). The textual description is reproduced below and a generic description with graphic illustrations is shown under “Instructional Resources”.
Read moreWeather display on ForeFlight vs. FlyQ EFB
A lot has been written about the various competing flight planning, weather, and traffic apps for the iPad or iPhone, especially FlyQ EFB and ForeFlight. Since all manufacturers are eager to improve their products and new versions are released regularly it is difficult to keep track of the very latest reviews.
Read moreVFR Arrival Procedures at Honolulu Airport
Recent updates to the Area Notices in the Pacific Chart Supplement prompted me to post a narrative on VFR routing in HNL airspace under ‘Instructional Resources’.
Read moreBlue Angels over Oahu
The Blue Angels are in town.
Read moreAdvisory Circular: Transitioning to unfamiliar aircraft
The FAA recently updated their Advisory Circular about transitioning to unfamiliar aircraft.
Read moreiPads, Technology Failure, and Automation Surprise
The FAA has been surprisingly swift to approve a variety of electronic gadgets in the cockpit to legally replace printed products such as sectional charts and approach plates.
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