Tag: pilot

A Southwest pilot nearly crashed his flight into the ocean: report

A pilot’s error caused a Southwest flight to nearly crash into the ocean, Bloomberg reported. The captain let his “newer” first officer control the plane near Hawaii, according to the report. Another flight almost crashed into the sea in the same area in 2022 due to poor weather conditions. A Southwest Airlines flight in April almost […]

What It’s Like To Fly The F-15EX According To A Boeing Test Pilot

While the F-15 may have been in service for nearly 50 years, much has changed during that time. One of the most impactful technical enhancements to the iconic fighter has been the major redesign of its flight control system. The Advanced F-15 now features digital fly-by-wire. This means pilots can maneuver the jet in an […]

Cedarville students ‘dig deep’ to help update Air Force pilot helmets

Jun. 11—Air Force helmets offer pilots more capabilities than ever — greater visibility, mounts for night-vision goggles and much more. But they also offer their share of challenges, including fatigue with long use and even the possibility of injury when pilots perform high-speed maneuvers or eject from planes. Dayton-area engineers and Cedarville University students have […]

I toured American’s pilot training academy, where new hires learn to fly Airbus and Boeing jets. Here’s what the 3-week program looks like.

American Airlines employs more than 15,000 pilots to fly its fleet of Airbus and Boeing planes. New hires spend 19 days doing ground and simulator training before flying passengers. Students train for everything from wind sheer and go-arounds to engine and hydraulics failures. Airline pilots, who are responsible for hundreds of lives daily, dedicate years […]

L.A. Schools Investigates Data Breach as FCC Approves $200M Cybersecurity Pilot

On the same day that millions of sensitive records purportedly stolen from the Los Angeles school district were posted for sale on the dark web, the Federal Communications Commission approved a $200 million pilot program to help K-12 schools and libraries nationwide fight an onslaught of cyberattacks. A Los Angeles Unified School District spokesperson confirmed […]