In simple words- a NOTAM should not be active for more than 3 months, and should not be replaced more than once. So if you still find old NOTAMS then the procedure is not being followed and should be questioned.
FIXING NOTAMS
Tag: EASA
TURBULENCE IN SKY
Turbulence usually just causes a bumpy ride, but it varies widely in severity and can cause damage to the plane and injuries to the passengers and crew on board — not to mention serious fear and anxiety among flyers.
Unruly Passenger – Whose Responsibility?
ICAO defines an unruly passenger as: “a passenger who fails to respect the rules of conduct at an airport or on board an aircraft or to follow the instructions of the airport staff or crew members and thereby disturbs the good order and discipline at an airport or on board the aircraft”.
Emotional Distress in Aviation
Through this post I wish to highlight not only the importance of mental health but stark difference between PTSD and Emotional Distress. Distress could be caused by anything non-normal either at work or home. Emotional distress conditions require immediate attention of flight crew, operators and regulators for the simple reason that these situations are more common and their effects are equally overwhelming though for short period of time.
Misconceptions about Standing Water on Runway
The presence of water on runway significantly affects aircraft safety on ground and runway friction. ICAO has developed Global Reporting Format (GRF) to globally harmonise methodology for assessing and reporting runway surface conditions. This helps in mitigating the risk of runway excursion.
Flight Instructor: Philosophical thought…
In this blog-post I am hoping to convey what you can expect if you have ambitions to become a Flight Instructor. Becoming a teacher and a mentor is not right for everyone, and I would only encourage you to venture down this path if you believe that you have a passion for teaching and sharing your knowledge with others.
Search for Supersonic Transport and its Challenges
In October 1947 Chuck Yeager took the rocket-powered Bell X-1 through the sound barrier. After that humans have not looked back and any new fighter aircraft is naturally assumed to be able to sustanin supersonic speeds. However to date only two supersonic transport aircraft Concorde and Tupolev-144 have seen regular service. The last passenger flight of the Tu-144 was in June 1978 and it was last flown in 1999 by NASA. Concorde’s last commercial flight was in October 2003, with a November 26, 2003 ferry flight being its last airborne operation. Following the permanent cessation of flying by Concorde, there are no remaining SSTs in commercial service.
Aviation & Airlines: Staying Out of Crisis….
As the global airline industry prepares to head to Doha for the annual IATA AGM on 19-21 June, there is plenty to be positive about – alongside continuing reasons for caution regarding the outlook.
Upgrading your Preflight and Inflight Briefing.
In aviation, as flight crew we have to make Go- No Go decision from mountain of information available to us. The goal is to use briefing process to discuss the situation with crew and avoid making a mistake.
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms are one of the most beautiful atmospheric phenomenon. As a pilot, however, thunderstorms are one of the most hazardous conditions you can encounter. Thunderstorms can produce severe turbulence, low level wind shear, low ceilings and visibilities, hail and lightning. Each of these hazards can be difficult to cope with; if all these conditions arrive at once, it can be disastrous. Understanding basic thunderstorm formation and structure can help you make safe decisions.