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.
Tag: safety
Growing Threat of Aircraft Collision on Ground
The question passengers are asking is what measures are being implemented to enhance runway safety and ramp safety. In this blog I will look at the factors affecting safety and what more could be done to address these factors.
Future Trends and Challenges in Commercial Avionics System
The avionics industry is experiencing a period of transformation and new challenges. I was honoured to be part of such a discussion with industry experts. We were looking for answers to questions like future growth opportunities, challenges in commercial avionics sector.
Passenger Behaviour During Evacuation
While air travel has been the most preferred and safest mode of travel for public for decades. Safe evacuation of all the passengers has further demonstrated the importance of crew procedures and training, together with leadership qualities, communication skills and coordination. The main idea of this article is to highlight few recurring issues that are cause of concern for flight crew.
Getting High While Flying High
Drunk and disruptive passengers make up a small percentage of total passengers, their impact is disproportionate.
Flight Delays
Universally, a flight is considered to be delayed when it is 15 minutes later than its scheduled time. A cancellation occurs when the airline does not operate the flight at all for a certain reason.
Chair Flying, Makes us Perfect
Chair flying is like poetry, it makes us wiser and better by continuing to reveal beauty and truth about flying.
Learning and Change: Two Constants
Military training is about war and aviation is no different. The goal is to win. This is at a very high level and is decomposed through different levels of the organization and finally, it is about mission success. Success is further measured against well-defined objectives.
Scuba Diving or Fighter Flying, which is more Adventurous?
Scuba diving is a mode of underwater diving where the diver uses a self-contained underwater breathing apparatus (scuba), which is completely independent of surface supply, to breathe underwater. Scuba diving may be done recreationally or professionally in a number of applications, including scientific, military and public safety roles. In this article, I bring out similarities with flying.
Corona Curfews and Effects On Females
The lockdowns and the restrictions imposed after the lockdowns have not only changed the life of every person of India but of everyone across the planet.