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Showing posts with label faa. Show all posts
Showing posts with label faa. Show all posts
Thursday, January 30, 2020

Review - AIM 3-5-4 Parachute Jump Aircraft Operations

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A good Jump Pilot is always reviewing and never gets complacent. I've flown at drop zones that are located at public airports and a...
Wednesday, January 18, 2017

Tip - Stay Sharp this Winter

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There's usually not as much flying for us Jump Pilots during this time of year in the Northern Hemisphere. But there IS plenty of othe...
Sunday, April 26, 2015

Converting your FAA Commercial Certificate to CAA New Zealand License

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I have received questions in the past from Jump Pilots wanting to know how to "convert their FAA Commercial Certificate to a CAA ...
Friday, February 7, 2014

Stay sharp this Winter

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There's usually not as much flying for us Jump Pilots this time of year in the Northern Hemisphere, reference the snowy photo below.  Bu...
Thursday, January 9, 2014

New FAA Advisory Circular recently released concerning Sport Parachuting

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A new year, a new Advisory Circular.  If you're a jump pilot, skydiver, rigger or DZO be sure and read the new AC 105-2E.  This AC cance...
Tuesday, February 5, 2013

The New Grand Caravan EX!

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The new Grand Caravan EX has received FAA type certification. Its new Pratt & Whitney PT6A-140 has improved its rate of climb performanc...
Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Hypoxia and Aerospace Physiology Training

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Hypoxia - a state of oxygen deficiency in the blood, tissues, and cells sufficient to cause an impairment of body functions.  It is one thi...