Women In Aviation, International began in 1990 and was formally established in 1994 to encourage women to seek opportunities in aviation. According to the Federal Aviation Administration, of the nearly 700,000 active pilots in the United States, less than six percent are women and only slightly more than two percent ATP rated. Women account for … Continue reading Women In Aviation International
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Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to general aviation, was incorporated on May 15, 1939. With a membership base of more than 340,000, or half of all pilots in the United States, AOPA is the largest, most influential aviation association in the world. AOPA has achieved its prominent position through effective … Continue reading Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
Anger: How to Control a Killer Emotion by Glenn R. Stoutt, Jr., MD
Anger can run the spectrum from mild irritation to rage, and rage is a form of temporary insanity. None of us can think or act effectively if we are angry. If pilots are both hurried and mad, their engine(s) may take them directly to the scene of the crash. Anger is a perfectly normal human … Continue reading Anger: How to Control a Killer Emotion by Glenn R. Stoutt, Jr., MD
Helicopter Training
Helicopter training is being done all over the world. There are various schools to choose from. The training is expensive, so it is of great importance to find the right school. I will not make any suggestions of specific schools, but give you an idea of what to look for. There is no such thing … Continue reading Helicopter Training