Aug. 3, 2009

Pilots: Who Needs Them?

michael o'leary jetwhine Qualified professionals to operate the world’s fleet of new, high-technology aircraft are more necessary than ever before, despite a growing proliferation of UAVs. Unfortunately, airline management and their pilots are not always on the same page when it comes to who should do what and for how much money.

Thanks to a loyal Jetwhine reader, it is clear that sometimes airline management does get the point, as we see here. And what’s next, NATCA’s air traffic controllers with a real contract? Who knows, it just could happen.

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Are You a Space Geek?

(Click to listen to audio) My wife Nancy and I are.  We had a chance last month to listen to Eileen Collins, a retired Air Force colonel and a NASA space shuttle commander, answer questions after the Chicago premier of her new documentary f…

There’s More to Flight Instructing Than Simply Logging Hours

  There’s More to Flight Instructing Than Simply Logging Hours No individual can enhance aviation safety as much as a flight instructor. Here’s why I’ve held my flight instructor certificate for more than 50 years. Afte…