Aviation and Marine Blog

Jay Gaulard asked:


Every aviator needs certain items. Without them, flight can either lack certain safety aspects or it can be rather inconvenient. Neither one of those things are anything that the aviator wants to deal with. So if you’re a beginner or you are a seasoned aviator, it is good to know what is available to you.

There are so many items coming onto the market every single day that can make your life easier, so it is good to know what those things are and to take advantage of those things.

Equipment needs

Chances are you have various equipment needs as an aviator. There are certain tools and so many other items that you need. For example, you need certain tools to maintain your airplane. Those tools may include:

- A left curve aviation snip or a right curve aviation snip. This is a tool that will help you in cutting aluminum and other materials that you may need to cut. This is an activity that is common in certain maintenance tasks.

- A flashlight – This is something that is needed whenever you’re traveling. You even need to have a flashlight in your car. Basically, you need a flashlight in your plane because you may have to look around in dark places. If an emergency occurs, you want to make sure you’re prepared. This isn’t saying that an emergency is imminent, but it is good to be prepared.

- A power punch – This is for when you need to punch holes in sheet metal and various other materials. You never know when you must do some sort of maintenance that may require you to do this.

These are just three examples of the tools that you may need. You also need to keep other things on-hand such as pliers, sealant to seal hoses and other gaps or holes that you may find, sprays to get rid of corrosion, and so much more. You can never be too safe when you’re going into the air. You have to make sure that you have the tools and the equipment needed to maintain your plane. That way you can feel secure when you’re in the air.

Apparel

Aviation apparel is also necessary. You may need a parka to help you stay warm when you’re working on your plane. You may wish to have flight gloves, waterproof boots, or overalls. Then again, you may want a shirt that says, “I’m a pilot” or something else that denotes this achievement such as a lapel pin.

If you want to, you can dress up the entire family. There is aviation apparel for the kids as well. The list goes on and on. It depends on what you find to be important to you, but remember that there are some apparel items such as gloves, hats, and jackets that are needed. You never know when an emergency is going to come about.

Miscellaneous items

There are also a number of miscellaneous items that you may find to be quite beneficial. First of all, you can purchase aviation books and DVDs that will help you in your flying endeavors. It is always good to learn as much as possible about flying, the industry, and even its history. The more you know, the better off you are. You can even look into getting magazines that keep you updated on the latest happenings within the aviation industry.

Knowledge is the key when it comes to aviation. It is a fun hobby to get into. It is literally a way for you to get away from it all and be on top of the world.

However, safety comes first. You have to make sure you have all of your basic emergency supplies such as water, clothing, blankets, flares, and a first aid kit. Although it is very unlikely for an emergency situation to come about, the fact is that they do. You always have to be prepared.

So if you don’t have all of the items that you need, it is a good idea to pay a visit to the Internet and deal with a website that puts everything you need into one place. This makes making sure that you have everything that you need a lot easier. You don’t have to run around all over the place trying to find the right items for you. This is simply a waste of energy. Why waste energy if you don’t have to?

Buying the right items

So make yourself a checklist. On this checklist, you need to list those items that you already have, and then list the ones that you don’t have. This is so you don’t waste your money buying something that you already have. Unless you can really benefit from having two of something, you can really save yourself a pretty penny by taking an inventory before you order anything.

From there, you’re going to check off your items as you purchase them. Now make sure this list includes tools, other equipment, first aid, an emergency kit, any informational materials you need, and any apparel items that you wish to purchase. You should make sure you have everything you need before you take flight. If you don’t have everything you need, then you’re taking a risk.

It is a known fact that you never know what is going to occur when you go up into the air. The same is true for when we get into our cars to go down the street.

That is why we are told to have supplies in our vehicles. You just never know. So if you don’t have everything you need, make that checklist and get it taken care of. Use the Internet because you’re going to be able to save money and you’re going to have your items delivered to your doorstep. Since there seems to be a shortage of physical aviation stores, there is now no excuse as to why you shouldn’t have all of the supplies that you need to make your flight a success.

Mike Freemen asked:


There are many ways to get started in the world of aviation, from learning to fly your own plane to learning to work on the planes owned by the major airlines. In fact the world of aviation is a far reaching one, encompassing everything from crop dusters and private planes, to corporate jets, to of course the major and discount airlines.

One of the most exciting aspects of aviation takes place when you learn to fly a plane on your own. Many people automatically assume that learning to fly is beyond their means, but in fact there are private aviation programs that make learning to fly, and even owning a plane of your own, more affordable than you might think.

Those planning to get started in aviation may want to take a look at the resources in their local area. Small, private airports are often a great place to start exploring the world of aviation. Many of the owners of planes stored at these airports are certified aviation instructors, and you may be able to strike a deal for them to teach you the ropes of aviation.

Another great place to start learning about the world of aviation is on the Internet. There are a myriad of aviation related web sites, newsgroups, email lists and chat rooms, and these are a great place to meet and talk with other aviation enthusiasts. Many new aviation enthusiasts can learn a great deal simply by logging on to these web sites and reading the various aviation related newsgroups.

There are also a great many web sites on the internet that sell a wide variety of aviation related equipment and gadgets, ranging from scale models of famous planes to essential aviation equipment. As with all products, the prices on this aviation equipment will vary, so it is important to shop around for the best price. Shopping around has a great many rewards, whether you are shopping for aviation equipment or anything else.

The internet has always been a great source of information, and it continues to be a great source of information on all kinds of airplanes, helicopters, gliders, and just about anything else that flies. Whether your interest in aviation involves getting your pilot license, taking a scenic helicopter flight, cruising in a glider or just watching your favorite plane, chances are there is an Internet site or newsgroup for you. The world of airplanes and other flying vehicles is many and varied, so why not take a look and see what is available?

_-I-_ asked:


i want to make a career of fixing airplanes. A option is the military (Marine Corps) but i want to make sure what classes to take in high school. I am a freshman. I want to know what skills/classes i should take to ensure i can excel in this field. Also what type is necessary to learn. Thanks For any info and for any advice thanks.

Apollo 13 asked:


i want to do avionics but not a citizen yet so i might settle for this rating,
or is there something better?

can you get away with shore duty on this?

which branch of structural mechanic is the best? hydraulics etc…

tnx

Ian Gault asked:


All international aircraft operators, whether pilots or air traffic control officers (ATCOs), must meet minimum English language proficiency requirements specified by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) which come into effect on 5 March 2008. The aim of ICAO is to raise standards in ‘Aviation English’ communications globally, as a means of improving safety both in the air and on the ground.

Aviation communications in any language are highly specialized. The term ‘Aviation English’ embraces a considerably wider field of language knowledge and expertise than most native speakers of English utilize in their everyday lives. Moreover, a further important consideration is that of the aviation environment and 2 significant factors of everyday life in that community: those of the emergency situation and of the non-routine situation. Aircraft operators learn very precise procedures, definitions, and rules and regulations, and all are presented in very formal, precise and unambiguous language. Introduce the unknown, those frequent occasions when something does not happen in the way it should, or in the way that those involved are expecting, and we can readily identify where many of the major communication problems lie.

Pilots and ATCOs are well trained to deal with the unexpected; nevertheless, no organization or individual can cater for every eventuality in such a precarious operating environment. In such situations, therefore, yet another factor comes into play: that of the degradation of an individual’s performance under stress and under duress. In a very difficult, ever-changing and ever-challenging working environment, which is fraught with danger and the unexpected, circumstances can change within seconds, inducing both crises and panic in those directly concerned. At that juncture, individual performance levels plummet and instinct takes over. Effective communication becomes paramount and must be instinctive. If one then considers the added complication of a particular individual, if not 2, one in the air and one on the ground, operating in a second language, performance can degrade further. Hence, the importance and necessity of a high level of English-language proficiency in all concerned.

English language trainers therefore face an enormous task in facilitating the service necessary to meet the demands for effective training in Aviation English worldwide. The ICAO impetus, quite rightly, is on general English-language comprehension, which has to be the basis for any training. However, to meet the minimum communication standards for safe aircraft operations internationally, trainers must also consider the contextual issues. It is the enormous scope of English in the context of aviation that presents language trainers with a significant challenge.

Aircraft operators require an enormous range of knowledge, terminology and phraseology to function effectively in their everyday roles. In a short English-language course for aircraft operators, therefore, trainers must consider where to place the emphasis. Many trainers focus on R/T phraseology; however, whilst standard phraseology is an important aspect of aviation communications, it is merely one of many. Most aviators are familiar with standard R/T phraseology; they use it every day. Language trainers therefore need to place the emphasis on the many aspects of non-standard and non-routine phraseology that might be used in emergency situations and that potentially create difficulties for non-native speakers, ie those aspects of English not necessarily covered in aviation manuals.

Often, language training is a requirement more often than not driven by budgetary constraints, operational constraints and logistical considerations on the part of a client, who invariably lacks appreciation that Aviation English training takes time. Trainers are frequently required to train sponsored groups of trainees, a scenario that works well only when the specializations of the individual trainees, their respective training needs and also the English-language levels of each are similar. It must be stressed that the needs of pilots and ATCOs are very different: whilst the sponsored-group scenario generally works well with pilots of similar rating, in the case of ATCOs training must take account of 3 very different professional specializations, each of which has its own particular requirements: Aerodrome Control, Approach Control and Area Radar Control.

Problems arise on those occasions when either a particular sponsor elects for, or the training provider attempts the ‘one-size-fits-all’ scenario, an option that is all too frequently deemed the most practical on the part of the sponsor, for operational reasons, or the most economic on the part of the training provider in terms of facilitation. The outcome is all too often unsatisfactory, with single trainees, or small group of trainees, being placed on courses where the group as a whole is totally mismatched – by far the least effective way of achieving a satisfactory result from any viewpoint.

Provided there is adequate compromise, understanding and agreement between the client and the training provider, nevertheless, the sponsored-group scenario can work well, so long as all the parties concerned ensure that each group selected for training comprises trainees of the same aviation specialization, individuals of similar experience and personnel with comparable English-language proficiency skills. The real key to success, however, is that prior to course commencement, the training objectives and learning outcomes are clearly defined and that, importantly, they are agreed in advance between the client and the training provider. Within such a package, professional trainees can then negotiate their own learning programme and achieve precise and specific learning outcomes both efficiently and effectively.

marinewife08 asked:


Marine Corp question sbout MCT?
my husband got pick up to started training for MCT Jan.13,2009.i was wonder if he will be able to call on weekend.he didnt call yeresday and it was sat.hes in the hotel company.when will me and my kids be able to move with my husband?where is a good base for Aviation Mech?When he at his MOS will he be able to come home

media4carroll asked:


I am doing a mythbusters project to prove that the plane jump scene from the movie Commando couldn’t happen. In the movie Arnold somehow finds a way from the passenger compartment of a DC-10 down onto the landing gear (he does this as the plane is taking off). Is this possible. Is there a way to go from the passenger compartment of DC-10 down to the landing gear without exiting the plane?

macfifty06 asked:


I asked this question in another forum, but didn’t get a satisfactory answer. I have checked out Garmin, Lowrance, and Magellan. Lowrance has the Airmap 600C, which is the closest for aviation purposes, and price range, but I couldn’t get any good info for its’ terrestrial use, if it even has any, for that particular model. Could never get through the Lowrance phone line to talk to a customer service rep, after 2 weeks of trying, but was always put on an indefinite automated hold! I also checked out the Garmin 96C. The Lowrance seems to have more for less. As a student GA(general aviation) pilot, I am interested in a handheld unit that would serve me in the air, as well as if I had to ditch in a forrest, or unknown area, etc,and lived to walk my way out! Just trying to find a unit that has the best of both aviation and terrestrial applications. Want to stay within the 300-500 dollar range. Can be flexible within a 100 dollars more if necessary. Any good suggestions?

anirban das asked:


Being a pilot or an air hostess could be anybody’s dream career. The job involves lot of traveling, glamour and lot of money. It is a well-paying job so youngsters dream to pursue a career in aviation. In fact, all jobs related to the aviation sector are lucrative. However, it is also a rigorous job and demands a lot out of you and involves a certain amount of risk on daily basis. The work hours are generally long but the perks are high. One also gets to travel the world while on the job and meet interesting people. All these things make a career in aviation a very sought after option. Also, with the upcoming travel industry and the upgradation, liberalization and privatization of airports, there is a huge demand for the people who have done career training in aviation.

 

Today, there are many state-run and private training schools that provide pilot training and air hostess training. Different schools offer aviation courses of different duration.

It is always advisable to take up courses related to the aviation industry from a recognized and prestigious career institute. Aviation courses mainly include training about flying operation, aircrew, aircraft, air traffic management, technical aspects of flight, aviation safety, regulatory policies and economics of airport.

 

The Indian Institute of Aeronautics based in Delhi offers 3-year AME Licence Training Programs, as approved by the Director General of Civil Aviation. For enrolment in the course, one has to apply as per admission notice displayed in newspapers. The courses usually commence in July every year. For foreign students, admission is subject to security clearance from the Government of India.

 

Indian Institute of Aeronautical Science based in Jamshedpur offers a course in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering. The course usually commences in January and July every year. The admissions are done on the basis of merit list prepared on an entrance examination. The duration of this course is three years and it is divided over six months, which includes six months on the job practical training on flying aircraft. The eligibility for this course is that the candidate must have passed Intermediate Science, 10+2 (or its equivalent) with 50% Marks in Physics & Mathematics or a 3-year Diploma and degree in any branch of engineering with minimum 50% marks. Foreign students shall have qualification equivalent to any prescribed above or “O” level of U.K. or equivalent.

 

Another good institute is Avalon Aviation Academy, which is an enterprise of Aptech Limited. It offers the following courses: Diploma in Professional Cabin Crew Services, Diploma in Professional Ground Staff services, IATA / UFTAA- Foundation Course, Certificate Course in Fares & Ticketing Virgin Atlantic/ GTMC Courses and Personality Development courses. Avalon Aviation Academy has centres in Delhi, Mumbai, Pune etc.

 

The state owned institutes include: Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Udan Akademi, Rae Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh Aviation Academy, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, Amritsar Aviation Club, Amritsar, Punjab, Bihar Flying Institute, Patna, Bihar, Bombay Flying Club, Mumbai, Maharashtra, Gujarat Flying Club, Vadodara, Gujarat, Government. Flying Training Institute, Bhubaneshwar, Orissa, Government Flying Training Institute, Kolkata, West Bengal, Government. Flying Training School, Bangalore, Karnataka, Haryana Institute of Civil Aviation, Karnal, Haryana, Haryana Institute of Civil Aviation, Hissar, Haryana, Haryana Institute of Civil Aviation, Pinjore, Haryana, Ludhiana Aviation Club, Ludhiana, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh Flying Club, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh Flying Club, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, Madras Flying Club, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Northern India Flying Club, Jallandhar, Punjab, Patiala Aviation Club, Patiala, Punjab, Rajasthan State Flying School, Jaipur, Rajasthan, UP State Flying Training Institute, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, Andaman & Nicobar Flying Training Institute, Port Blair, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Assam Flying Club, Guwahati, Assam, Banasthali Vidyapith Gliding and Flying Club, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, Aviation Training Academy, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, Delhi Flying Club, New Delhi, Kerala Aviation Training Centre, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, Nagpur Flying Club, Nagpur, Maharashtra, Jamshedpur Cooperative Flying Club, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand.

 

There is wide ranging scope in India for those who successfully complete courses in aviation. One may find jobs in aerospace / aviation engineering, aviation maintenance, flight crew, management aviation, civil aviation department of India, avionics, cargo management, reservation sector, cabin crew, operation executive, air hostess etc. The major companies in aviation include Sahara India, Kingfisher Airlines, Indian Airlines, India International Airways Ltd., Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd., Deccan Airlines, Trans Asian Aviation, Bird Group, and many others.

 

To be a pilot the basic prerequisites are that you must have completed your Class XII under the 10+2 system or its equivalent with a minimum of 50 per cent marks in Mathematics and Physics. Minimum 16 years of age is required to be eligible for a Private Pilot License and 17 for a Commercial Pilot License. The vision in one eye must be perfect. General physical fitness is also mandatory.

 

Before going for the plunge, one must remember that however glamorous and exciting it may sound, the job requires intensive training and risk. A pilot is responsible for the lives of passengers as well as the aircraft itself.