Sergio Sovero
Choosing a Flight School
Starting the flight training journey is challenging. The first actionable decision of a pilot’s career is where to train. The goal is to find...
Compliance with ATC Clearances
When operating under IFR, ATC communications play a critical role in ensuring a safe and efficient operation. By complying with established regulatory requirements, each...
Preparing for Initial Part 121 Training
The journey of Part 121 training can be a challenging one culminating in the joy for having fulfilled a long-standing dream. Fortunately, over the...
Effects of Icing on Aircraft Performance
Aircraft icing is, without a doubt, one of the major weather hazards to aviation. In-flight icing occurs when super-cooled droplets suspended in the atmosphere...
Airline Pilot Collegiate Pathway Programs
Airline hiring is picking back up and so are the windows of opportunity for the various college career-pathway programs. Each program is unique, ranging...
Automation and Complacency: The Missing Link
Automation dependency continues to be topic of interest among both aviation authorities and human factor experts worldwide. Since the introduction of auto-flight, a number...
Fatigue and Spatial Disorientation: Two Correlated Threats to Flight Safety
Fatigue is a silent threat within aviation. Some of the effects of fatigue include loss of situational awareness, impaired coordination and spatial disorientation, as well...
Encountering Loss of Communications
Loss of communications under IFR can pose a challenge for many, as pilots heavily rely on air traffic control instructions while operating solely under...
Currency and Proficiency
Understanding the difference between currency and proficiency is something the FAA has been trying to convey to newly certified pilots over the years, particularly...
What is the best way to prepare for a practical test?
Over the years, the FAA has attempted to create a framework of realism, around the concept of scenario-based training, as the main focus of...