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Replay of FAA webinar on the HEMS weather tool

Helicopter Online Ground School’s FAA webinar was attended in record numbers on October 9th. We have recorded the presentation and made it available for the public. The presenter, Rex Alexander, is a gifted speaker and very knowledgeable on many aviation safety related subjects. His presentation was an overview of the Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) […]

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ALSIM OPENS NEW DEMO CENTER AND SIM LAB IN FLORIDA, USA

Thursday, 11th of October 2018 – ALSIM has once again expanded its presence in North America with a new joint Alsim/Cirrus Aviation demonstration center and simulation lab in Florida, United States. Officially opening this week, the new facility at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport contains Alsim’s latest simulation products including the AL172 and AL250. This mix […]

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British and American Parliamentarians write to the CAA, FAA and EASA asking for a “new bilateral agreement” on medical standards for Private pilots.

In the letter, MP’s, Senators and Congressman argue that new alternative medical standards recently adopted by both governments have made the “process … unnecessarily cumbersome and costly, whilst doing little to improve safety.” Currently, separate medical certificates are required for pilots to be able to fly in the UK and the USA. It is a […]

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Drone-strike test shows risk to aircraft

News release: When a large military helicopter collided midair with a small quadcopter last year, the helicopter sustained only minor damage and returned safely home; the drone was destroyed. But tests performed at the University of Dayton Research Institute show that bigger may not always be better in contests between manned aircraft and even small […]

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Pilots can now replay their flights right after landing with CEFA AMS

A first in the aviation industry, CEFA AMS (www.cefa-aviation.com/ams) now enables enhanced situational and operational awareness for aircrews by delivering feedback right after landing, depicting selected flight segments on a tablet computer secure connection. “This new capability can transform pilot training,” says Dominique Mineo, CEFA Aviation Founder and CEO. “Each flight becomes a training opportunity. […]

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Metrix AV Launches Innovative Mobile Avionics and Maintenance Service

October 1, 2018 Metrix AV Launches Innovative Mobile Avionics and Maintenance Service Avon-by-the-Sea, NJ – Metrix AV announces the launch of its new business which is specifically designed to help aircraft owners meet the FAA ADS-B mandate. Based at Lakewood Airport (N12) in New Jersey, Metrix AV is fully mobile and is capable of retrofitting […]

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Free FAA Safety Webinar on the HEMS weather tool

FREE live FAA webinar on October 9th at 2pm EDT. We will be discussing the HEMS weather tool and how it can help any pilot who is operating below 5,000 feet. Title: One Of The Best Kept Weather Secrets In Aviation Topic: A free weather tool specifically designed for pilots who fly off airport below […]

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International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) Accepts Advanced Aircrew Academy’s SMS for Safety Mangers Online Training Module for Accreditation

The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) has accepted Advanced Aircrew Academy’s new Safety Management Systems (SMS) for Safety Manager online training module for accreditation. Advanced Aircrew Academy’s SMS for Safety Managers eLearning module is organized around the four core elements of SMS: Policy, Risk Management, Assurance, and Promotion. The SMS module provides web links, background, […]

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