Jarrod Roberts
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What is Examining Authority?
Heard of examining authority but not sure what it is? In this article we’ll go over every detail of this unique FAA approval. Going to a certified Part 141 flight school has a few perks for students. However, not all Part 141 flight schools have the same approvals from the FAA. Did you know that…
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What Is ETOPS? What Every Aviator Needs to Know
ETOPS stands for Extended-range Twin-engine Operations Performance Standards. Ever wonder why we see fewer and fewer triple or quad-engine airplanes, even for long-haul flights at the major airports? Sadly (at least for plane nerds who love more engines!), Boeing and Airbus have stopped making their 747 and A340/380 aircraft. These big planes were once the…
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What Does a Pitot Tube Do on an Airplane?
The pitot tube, which is part of the pitot-static system, is one of the main systems that makes those flight instruments work. Here’s a detailed look at the pitot, the static, and the system, including what’s connected to what and why. What Is the Pitot-Static System? The pitot-static system (pronounced “PEE-toe,” named for the 18th-century…
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Airspeed Indicators and Types of Airspeed
Many new pilots find the concept of airspeed and types of airspeed difficult to grasp. In this article I hope to simplify things for you. Ever wonder how your magical airspeed indicator works? It’s a lot more complicated than the speedometer in your car, that’s for sure! Here’s a look at the types of airspeed…
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What is an ATP Certificate? | Airline Transport Pilot License
The ATP certificate, which stands for Airline Transport Pilot certificate is the highest pilot license level issued by the FAA. As such, it’s sometimes called the “doctorate of flying.” But what exactly is an ATP and who needs to hold it? In this article we’ll cover all of the details and help you learn exactly…