You’ve spent countless hours preparing, and the nerves kick in, even if it’s your one-hundredth time doing this. Love it or hate it, check rides will be a part of your ongoing aviation career and it’s ...

Pilots should always use checklists, regardless of experience level, to ensure systematic checks and safe operation; it's not a crutch but a tool for consistent performance. Checklists should be ...

An employee maintains a Rolls-Royce BR700-Nextgen jet engine near Berlin. Credit: Omer Messinger/Getty Images The aviation maintenance workforce in the U.S. is navigating an ongoing staffing situation ...

JANESVILLE, Wis., July 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Aviation Safety Solutions is proud to announce the release of a free FAA Part 5 SMS Gap Checklist, designed to help aviation operators easily assess ...

Preflight checks are a mandatory and crucial safety element for all aviators, enforced by FAA regulations (e.g., 14 CFR § 91.103) to ensure flight safety and prevent mishaps. These comprehensive ...

Ineffective communication among members of operating room teams can lead to medical error, so identifying the reasons for poor communication are vital, says a ...

The iFly EFB app from Adventure Pilot has been updated with new features including checklists and helicopter mode for rotary-wing pilots. The iFly EFB app is one of the few electronic flight bag apps ...

Several accidents have shone a spotlight on the important role human factors play in the development of checklists. On average, two lithium-ion battery thermal runaway events occur every week, mostly ...