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Evidence Based Training in Aviation: Focussing on What Matters

Many of you may have already heard about Evidence Based Training (EBT), or you might be in an organisation who has already fully embraced it. At the same time though, there are loads of professionals in the aviation industry who have not been exposed to EBT at all. In one Read more…

By Jop Dingemans, 2 yearsFebruary 7, 2022 ago
Technical

The Ultimate Guide for Picking a Flight School

One of the most talked about (and requested) topics for aspiring student pilots: where do I begin with picking a flight school and navigate through all the options, advertisements, promises, and costs? Do I pick a modular course, or integrated? Should I expect to be a flight instructor first or Read more…

By Jop Dingemans, 2 yearsOctober 3, 2021 ago
Technical

Vortex Ring State and the Vuichard Recovery Technique

Vortex Ring State (VRS) is one of the most hazardous conditions a helicopter pilot can be in. While it’s part of all the helicopter pilot training syllabuses in the world, it is still present in (fatal) accident reports and discussed widely in the helicopter industry. Lots of pilots have requested Read more…

By Jop Dingemans, 2 yearsSeptember 26, 2021 ago
Safety

What are the Most Important Personality Traits & Skills for Pilots?

Pilots come in many variants and there are many variables regarding the traits and personality profiles. But what are the most important skills for professional pilots? There is a lot that comes into this. Things like upbringing, country, company culture, training, and personality all impact in what way student pilots Read more…

By Jop Dingemans, 2 yearsSeptember 14, 2021 ago
Technical

5 Reasons Virtual Reality Will be the Future of Flight Simulators

We haven’t quite entered the times presented in ‘Ready Player One’ just yet, but it’s actually slowly getting there. Virtual Reality (VR) technology is getting cheaper and more advanced every year since companies like Oculus and Valve made it more mainstream, resulting in companies like Apple, Microsoft, and Google all Read more…

By Jop Dingemans, 2 yearsSeptember 1, 2021 ago
Procedures

All Helicopter Pilot Training Exercise Briefings

Whether you are just starting out on your journey to become a pilot, or you are a seasoned TRE: It is always a good idea to (re)familiarise ourselves with the fundamentals of what we do every day: flying! It is easy to take the basics for granted, especially while being Read more…

By Jop Dingemans, 2 yearsAugust 25, 2021 ago
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