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International Day of the Air Traffic Controller 2011
Seeded on Thu Oct 20, 2011 6:13 AM EDT (Wayne Farley's Aviation Blog)
Today the International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers' Associations (IFATCA) celebrates the International Day of the Air Traffic Controller and 50 years of existence since its beginnings in 1961.
Post Pic Provo Controllers Handled 100+ Business Jet Movements in a Single Day
Seeded on Fri Jan 7, 2011 6:53 AM EST (Wayne Farley's Aviation Blog)
Providenciales Air Traffic Controllers handled a staggering 113 business jet movements in one day. That made the local fixed base operator Provo Air Center, the busiest FBO in the world on that day.
Human Error
Seeded on Mon Aug 23, 2010 9:50 AM EDT (Wayne Farley's Aviation Blog)
To err is Human. Unfortunately, to err repeatedly is also human. It's one of our deadliest weaknesses as humans, with matching consequences in some cases. Of course in aviation, we can't just sit around and wait for the next human to screw up.
India Set to Launch Air Navigation Satellite
Seeded on Mon Aug 16, 2010 12:52 PM EDT (Wayne Farley's Aviation Blog)
India's very own satellite navigation system GAGAN is set to be launched to support air traffic management. Air traffic controllers will be able to track the burgeoning air traffic over the Indian airspace.
Safety! But, at What Cost?
Seeded on Sat Aug 7, 2010 2:57 PM EDT (Wayne Farley's Aviation Blog)
Aviation regulators and service providers are in a constant battle to identify safety hazards and put mitigating factors in place to keep air travel safe. But, at what cost must this be is the question. The geese population in New York are being rounded up and slaughtered.
Commercial Space Travel
Seeded on Fri Aug 6, 2010 2:02 AM EDT (Wayne Farley's Aviation Blog)
Ever since the Russians successfully put the first man into space in 1961, the race to explore and colonize it has been relentless. Regularly scheduled space travel is around the corner for those who dare and have deep pockets.
Revisiting Supersonic Transport
Seeded on Sun Jul 25, 2010 10:54 PM EDT (Wayne Farley's Aviation Blog)
Humans are in a constant march to push back the boundaries of the unknown, including their fascination with speed. Commercial supersonic transport (SST) began in 1976 when the Concorde entered service, and remained for the next 27 years.
Flying Cars Set to Takeoff in 2011
Seeded on Sat Jul 3, 2010 6:39 PM EDT (Wayne Farley's Aviation Blog)
The FAA has cleared the way for cars to fly with their approval of the Terrafugia flying car. The Massachusetts Company has revealed that it will launch its flying cars to customers by late 2011.
Is an aircraft an aeroplane or the other way round?
Seeded on Sun Jun 13, 2010 5:29 PM EDT (Wayne Farley's Aviation Blog)
Steve Zerkowitz of BluSky Services Group explains the difference between aircraft and aeroplanes. It's not about playing with words when writing, but getting it right in the context of which it is written and remove any room for ambiguity.
Danger from Unseen Ice Crystals
Seeded on Sun Jun 6, 2010 5:09 PM EDT (Wayne Farley's Aviation Blog)
The danger of flying inside highly convective clouds is well documented, but flying outside and near these clouds poses another danger from unseen ice crystals.
Space Shuttle Atlantis; The End of an Era
Seeded on Sun May 30, 2010 11:19 AM EDT (Wayne Farley's Aviation Blog)
When Space Shuttle Atlantis touched down at the Kennedy Space Centre on May 26, 2010, it marked the end of 25 years of service for the space vehicle, traveling more than 120 million miles in it's lifetime.
G650 - The Fastest Civil Aircraft at M.925
Seeded on Mon May 3, 2010 9:50 AM EDT (Wayne Farley's Aviation Blog)
On May 2, 2010, the Gulfstream G650 achieved mach .925 during its high speed testing at 42,500 feet. When certified, it will make this new business jet the world's fastest civil aircraft. Gulfstream achieved buffet-free banking up to 45 degrees at high speed cruise.
The Age of Very Light Jets
Seeded on Sun May 2, 2010 8:52 PM EDT (Wayne Farley's Aviation Blog)
The age of very-light jets is upon us. You can call them microjets, entry-level jets or very light personal jets; but these aircraft are small, single-pilot operated and designed to seat 4-8 people, with a maximum take-off weight of under 10,000 pounds.
Dangers of Volcanic Ash on Aircraft Operations
Seeded on Sat Apr 24, 2010 11:20 AM EDT (Wayne Farley's Aviation Blog)
As Iceland's Eyjafjallajökull volcano continues to erupt and cause havoc with air travel across Europe, it's time to reminded of the danger it poses to aircraft operation.
10 Great Aviation Websites
Seeded on Sat Apr 24, 2010 11:05 AM EDT (Wayne Fafley's Aviation Blog)
Here is a collection of great aviation websites that are useful for aviation professionals, enthusiasts, and the flying public as well. From intriguing images to up-to-date aviation news, aircraft tracking to useful information.
Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B)
Seeded on Mon Mar 8, 2010 5:24 AM EST (Wayne Farley's Aviation Blog)
ADS-B is a cooperative surveillance technique for air traffic control and related applications being developed as part of global CNS/ATM plan.
ADS-B bridges the Gulf of Mexico
Seeded on Sat Mar 6, 2010 4:58 AM EST (Flight Global)
ADS-B makes surveillance a reality in the Gulf of Mexico. Air Traffic Controllers can now see helicopters flying between oil platforms.
11th Global TRAINAIR Symposium and Conference
Seeded on Thu Feb 25, 2010 6:48 AM EST (Wayne Farley's Aviation Blog)
ICAO TRAINAIR hosted its 11th Global Symposium and Conference in Punta Cana from 7-11, December, 2009.
Aviation Motion Intolerance
Seeded on Thu Feb 25, 2010 6:38 AM EST (Wayne Farley's Aviation Blog)
Motion and flight sickness is a common problem for both civilians and pilots. Studies have shown the incidence of flight sickness in military personnel to be fairly common, and potentially disruptive.
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