Monthly Features
To Fly West, My Friend
A tribute to Captain Nick Meier
On August 17, 1983, at 11:37am in Dunedin, Florida, Nick Meier was born. Every year thereafter, his mother Laurie,...
NetJets: A place to build time – not a career …
An independent pilot labor advocate, the NetJets Association of Shared Aircraft Pilots (NJASAP) represents the professional interests of the 3,100 plus crewmembers who fly...
Volunteer Pilots are a Lifeline in Times of Need
An Illinois pilot’s idea 42 years ago has led to more than 10,000 flights to help people in need. "Pilots have a special skill...
Latest Articles
Consular Processing vs. Adjustment of Status
Which is the better option?
Now that you have had your family petition approved, it’s time to apply for the green card. The question here...
Navigating Home Financing
How to make the most of your airline-pilot pay
Are you an airline pilot worrying about securing a home loan because of the uniqueness of...
Searching for Safety in the Airline Industry
Data mining the operation, Part 5
In the initial installment of this safety data-mining series, we talked about required safety and occurrence reports, then moved...
Comp Structures, Pay Bands, and Other Perplexing Topics.
Aviation managers in corporate flight departments face a variety of challenges as they seek to retain their personnel in the perfect storm that is...
Do You Have a Wealthy Mindset?
Or are you setting yourself up for financial mediocrity?Â
In the book Atomic Habits written by James Clear, he recalls that, “...over 15 percent of U.S. soldiers...
Beautiful Mountains, but Turbulent Skies
You’re flying your usual leg from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Dallas (DFW) for the hundredth time on another beautiful sunny day with blue...
Don’t Put Off Your Fitness
Another new year is coming but start a routine now
Well, it’s November and the holiday season is about to kick in. Dare I ask,...
Variation in Flight Training
Various scenarios to enhance real-life flying
I started my flight training in the Chicagoland area, and for about three years, did all of my flying...
Letter from the Publisher
Dear Readers,
Last month we attended the annual RTAG National Convention in Fort Worth, Texas. As usual it was an amazing and fun event. Saturday...
Aviator Bulletins
Breeze Airways Debuts Black Friday and Cyber Monday Promotion With Up...
CYBREEZE WEEK Runs Through Cyber Monday and Features Breeze’s Biggest-Ever DiscountsÂ
– Breeze Airways, the U.S.’ only NLCC, or ‘Nice Low Cost Carrier,’ today announced its steepest-ever discounts with up to 60...