Posts by James Thole
Tips for Safe Winter Flights
Although your preflight might not be the most comfortable experience, many pilots enjoy Winter flying knowing they’ll avoid the warm weather hazard of thunderstorms. The cold air also allows for increased visibility which enhances your flight experience. Another factor is the cold air which is denser and allows your plane engine to produce more thrust…
Read MoreBeing a Pilot During the Holidays
As you know airports get a bit busy during the holiday season. And as you can imagine the holiday travel season can be one the most stressful and rewarding times to be a pilot. Families depend on you to get them “home for the holidays,” or to some other long-awaited holiday vacation destination. The on…
Read MoreEmily Howell Warner: Heroes in Flight
In 1976, Emily Howell Warner was the first woman to become a US airline captain. Her career took her to the National Aviation Hall of Fame and National Women’s Hall of Fame. Today, you can find her pilot uniform on display at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. Warner flew more than 21,000 flight…
Read MoreThe Gulfstream G700 Has Arrived
The Gulfstream G700 is here. The airplane has the tallest, widest, and longest cabin in the industry. It’s not only roomy – it’s fast. The G700 tops out at Mach 0.925 with the ability to fly 7,500 nautical miles at Mach 0.85 or 6,400 nm at Mach 0.90. What’s In the Cabin? The G700 has…
Read MoreIs There Really a Pilot Shortage?
You’ve may have read on this blog and across other outlets that there is a global pilot shortage. The reason you keep coming across these articles is because it’s a reality, and especially in business aviation. This is a topic worth revisiting and understanding, especially if you’re thinking about starting a career in aviation. Having…
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