Andrew Jones

Flight School Companion: The Pilot Mentality

Throughout flight training, students gradually learn how to think like a pilot. They learn this skill from the tasks set before them, and from the instructor's example. Unfortunately, the "pilot mentality" is rarely covered during training...

FAA Ruling Helps Prevent Airplane Fuel Tank Explosions

The FAA's requirements are a landmark decision, intended to prevent disasters like the aircraft fuel tank explosion of TWA Flight 800. Learn more about the history and technology related to this decision.

Alaska Airlines Pioneers: New Technology for Preventing Runway Accidents

Alaska Airlines is the first US airline to implement the Runway Awareness and Advisory System. The new system uses GPS technology to track an aircraft's ground movements for runway safety, and automatically issues warnings to pilots if they are entering...