Finally, proof that pilots brains DO work differently
New research has confirmed what many pilots may have always suspected – their brains are wired differently. Chinese researchers have determined that pilots’ brains are wired differently to deal with the unique
SA to help new airline Lift choose its livery
New domestic airline Lift has involved everyday South Africans in its launch from the start. The airline is a partnership between established operator Global Aviation, Kulula founder Gidon Novick and
A case for the pilot physician
A pilot physician has a unique, and much needed, skills set, which begs the question: why aren’t there more of them? Here’s Dr Bjorn Buchner’s perspective.
Flight with an aft centre of gravity
From a very early stage in their training, pilots are taught the importance of loading an aircraft correctly so that it will be within its centre of gravity limitations for
The dreaded white coat syndrome!
In any avmed practice, there are two things that take up a lot of time in a day. The first is the paperwork, which never seems to end. What’s the
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
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
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
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.
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
Adequate and Suitable Airports
Twin engine airliners have become far more popular and practical to operate than four engine aircraft are. The current twin engine front-runners are the Boeing 737 NG series and the 777 and from the Airbus stable
Covid Stress
For this week, I thought I may depart from my previous index-finger-waving-in-the-air lecture on fitness and pick one of the fun topics in aviation medicine. You know the ones I
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