The mass of an aircraft and the location of its centre of gravity are vital information required before any flight takes place – this forms the basis of the Mass and Balance module in ATPL Theoretical Knowledge training.
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When you've completed your chosen ATPL training, you will actually walk away with a ‘frozen’ ATPL (fATPL). This means you can still apply for jobs and work as a line flying pilot, but your licence will not be “unfrozen” until you have racked up 1500 flying hours.
For the fortunate,Christmas is a time spent at home surrounded by friends and families – but the travel industry never stops, so what does Christmas day look like for a long haul pilot?
Pilot rostering has been a hot topic this year, even in national media, thanks to the Ryanair issues in September, and now to American Airlines which, thanks to a scheduling glitch, allowed all pilots to take holidays at the same time and has left thousands of flights during the busy holiday travel period without pilots assigned to them.
An aircraft livery- the colourful graphic insignia painted on an aircraft - is a tradition in commercial aviation and to this day is perhaps the most distinctive and significant characteristic of an airline.
Luxury aviation retailer Aileron has teamed up with flying charity Aerobility to donate proceeds from its Logbook sales to the charity, supporting their mission to offer disabled people, without exception, the opportunity to fly an aeroplane.
The festive season is upon us and it’s a time when many airlines will take the opportunity to pull a clever seasonal stunt or two.
Here’s Aileron’s roundup of the top most noteworthy holiday efforts from Airlines over the past few years. In no particular order, we give you: It’s that time of year again; days are getting colder and the nights are getting longer. With winter, along come seasonal climate changes that create considerations and challenges for pilots.
So how does winter weather affect commercial flying? What does a commercial pilot need to consider when planning their flight? We give you an insight from Aileron’s very own line flying pilots, in nine simple steps.
At Aileron, we’re all about aviation essentials with personality, and what could be more personal to a pilot than a logbook? First flights, milestones and achievements - all in one hand-written record. In this guide, we show you how the humble logbook can be transformed from the everyday essential, into the perfect pilot present this Christmas.
Inspired by the extreme weather patterns around the globe that have been seen this week, we take a look at how a storm actually becomes a storm – with the help of some stunning weather patterns seen first- hand from flight deck.
Thunderstorms are formed from damp, warm air rising within an unstable air mass. Some find them exciting and some find them terrifying. But there is no doubt that if you are in an aircraft, you will want to avoid them. What does Brexit mean for the aviation industry? Part II: Caught between a Rock and a Runway10/11/2017 The UK Aviation industry is the largest in Europe and one of the largest in the world. It’s worth £60bn – that’s mostly through air traffic with continental Europe.
We’re looking the most talked about Brexit aviation predictions and predications. Professional pilots using mccPILOTLOG to digitally record their flight hours are now able to create a physical and personalised Logbook with luxury aviation retailer Aileron.
We all know one – a self-proclaimed #avgeek, or someone who seems to be on a permanent holiday… there is no doubt that Instagram is a playground for av braggers… #sorrynotsorry. But among the millions of grainy porthole shots, there are some top notch accounts that we at Aileron believe are well worth a follow – for fantastic photography, plane pornography and even training inspiration for aspiring aviators.
If you want to become a pilot, deciding where to train, which course to take and securing a place on a programme can be more daunting than the training itself. Many Approved Training Organisations (ATOs) will require you to pass a rigorous assessment process.
As of 14 August 2017, the first new-style ATPL Theoretical Knowledge (TK) exams have been taken in the UK. Arguably this makes the exams even more challenging... So how have we arrived at this new status-quo?
The UK Aviation industry is the largest in Europe and one of the largest in the world. It’s worth £60bn – that’s mostly through air traffic with continental Europe.
In a mini-series, we’re looking the most talked about Brexit aviation predictions. Pilot licences can either be for professional flying i.e. flying to work or for general aviation (GA) i.e. flying for fun!
MPL or ATPL, It’s a topic that never ceases to rouse heated discussion; we see it debated around Europe at leading industry events, training schools and airline boardrooms.
If you want to fly as a hobby, or if you are completing a modular route of training towards a Commercial Pilot Licence, then the PPL is one of the first milestones that you need to reach.
A Professional Pilot’s Log Book is an heirloom for generations to come. At Aileron it’s our mission to preserve your heritage in style.
Issue 1 of Aileron Edit is now available to read online.
Aileron Edit is your ultimate guide to aviation industry knowledge, latest news, hot topics and aviation job opportunities - straight to your inbox. Here at Aileron we say that a career in aviation is hard won. Years of training, dedication and passion has led this individual into the skies to realise their aspirations. But as many a proud parent, loved one or friend so often asks: what can you buy for the pilot, who seemingly has it all?
Logbook Rituals: keeping it up to dateA pilot logbook is an essential part of your flight equipment, so what are the rules and regulations around how often to log hours?
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