Nominating a take-off alternate
Airliners are operated in all sorts of adverse weather conditions. High winds, low cloud, fog, rain, thunderstorms and snow showers are all some of the very many challenges and adversities
August 11, 2020
Category: The Professional Pilot
The gradual reopening of SA’s aviation industry
Like many sectors, the announcement of national lockdown in March 2020 has had a catastrophic effect on the aviation industry. With the already ailing national carrier in business rescue, followed
July 17, 2020
Heart Matters
The human heart is a tough and reliable machine
For obvious reasons, dependable power plants are pretty important in aviation. Modern commercial turbine motors are now approaching
July 16, 2020
Land at the nearest suitable airport
As part of an airliner’s certification process, the manufacturers take into account what the likelihood of non-normal operation of that aircraft’s various components and systems would be. The process is rigorous and scientific.
July 16, 2020
South Africa’s airline industry returning to a new normal
With the move to Level Three lockdown restrictions from 1 June, several South African airlines are slowly returning to the skies. Meanwhile, there are glimmers of hope for the future
June 15, 2020