Beyond the Tower: The Controllers That Guide You the Rest of the Way
An air traffic controller takes us beyond the tower to see just how many steps go in to guiding your flight safely along.
The Clock Is Ticking: Inside the Cockpit of a Japan-Bound Airliner During the Quake
Airline pilot and NYCAviation columnist Justin Schlechter gives us a glimpse into the flightdeck while pilots manage the stresses of trying to land in Japan immediately after the catastrophic earthquake and tsunami.
The Aircraft Black Box: Is It Time For Video Recording?
Aircraft flight data and cockpit voice recorders have advanced dramatically in recent years. They have transitioned from an analog recording of a very small set of flight parameters, to advanced digital solid state recordings o...
Root Metrics Measures Cell Service At Airports, Which Carrier Wins?
Root Metrics, a data company dedicated to helping improve and examine the mobile experience, has released a report on mobile phone speed and reliability at the top 50 busiest U.S. airports. The U.S. is not known for ubiquitous ...
The Logbook: A380 Wake Turbulence Beats Up Saab 340
The wake turbulence of a Qantas A380 severely roughed up a Saab 340 landing on a parallel runway. Also, the 747-8 passes engine runs and 787 is in the final gauntlet, United pokes at Embraer to see if they have some planes for ...