Friday, April 15, 2011

ATR 72 in-flight upset traced to rudder maintenance fault


Investigators are warning ATR operators that a crucial rudder component could be installed incorrectly in the turboprop, after the crew of an Air Contractors aircraft experienced serious control problems after take-off from Edinburgh a month ago.

UK Air Accidents Investigation Branch inspectors determined that the twin-engined aircraft had undergone routine maintenance on its rudder immediately before the 15 March flight.

As the ATR 72-200 reached flight level 230, travelling through 185kt, it rolled 5-10° left while the rudder trim indicated fully-right. The co-pilot, flying, disengaged the autopilot and applied aileron and right rudder in a bid to correct the roll and side-slip.

Some 15-20° of right bank was necessary to hold the heading constant. The crew requested vectoring to return to Edinburgh.

"The co-pilot had to operate the control wheel with both hands in order to maintain directional control," says the AAIB. "The commander operated the power levers in the latter stages of the final approach."

Neither of the two pilots, the only occupants of the ATR, was injured. The aircraft involved was a 21-year old airframe, serial number 183.

The AAIB found that the maintenance at Edinburgh had involved disassembling the rudder's travel limitation unit, a system which reduces rudder deflection at speeds above 185kt.

Two cams form part of the engaging mechanism to reduce rudder authority. While the left-hand cam had been correctly installed, the right-hand cam had been transposed through 180°.

"Neither an independent inspection nor an operational test of the [limitation unit] was performed," says the AAIB, even though a test of the unit after removal or installation is required by the aircraft maintenance manual.

The incorrect assembly was only discovered after the incident and the AAIB says that the maintenance manual does not indicate that the cam can be installed wrongly, which can lead to uncommanded rudder input in flight.

It has urged ATR to inform operators of the potential problem and to revise testing procedures in the maintenance manual. The AAIB states that ATR "intends to take the necessary actions" in response to the investigation.

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Air France A380 hits CRJ while taxiing at JFK

Extraordinary video images have emerged of an Air France Airbus A380 colliding with a Bombardier CRJ during taxiing at New York JFK.

Air France has confirmed the incident in which the A380 appears to strike the empennage of the CRJ with its outer left wing while taxiing.

The airline is still gathering details of the event and the extent of damage to either aircraft is unclear. The source of the video images is uncertain.

One report cited the US FAA as saying the collision was between Air France flight 007, heading for Paris Charles de Gaulle, and the recently-arrived Comair flight 6293 from Boston




Sunday, April 10, 2011

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Thursday, April 7, 2011

Requirements to get Pilot Licence

The Private Pilot Licence (PPL) Course

Syllabus:

Theory - 100 hours of ground school
Flight - 40 hours of flight training

course consists of a minimum 45 hours of ground training and a minimum of 40 hours of flight training on Cessna172 Aircraft . An average student takes about 45 to 50 hours of flight training. Out of the required minimum of 40 hours, the student must have completed at least:

25 hours of dual training
10 hours of solo including 5 hours of navigation
3 hours of dual night flying
2 hours of dual simulated instrument flying training.


Written Test

You must pass a knowledge test with a score of 70% or better. This test is administered at CAA facility. the test consists of 75 multiple-choice questions selected from the Private Pilot Test Bank.

Flight Test

You must successfully complete a practical test, which will be given as a final exam by CAA inspector or a designated examiner. The CAA designated examiners are professionals , experienced flight instructors who are authorized by the CAA to conduct flight tests..

Requirements:

1. High school or equivalent as a minimum education must pass Physics,Mathematics and English.

2. Good command of the English language

3. Minimum age 18 years to enrol for the course and 19 years to obtain a licence

4. Class II Medical certificate by a CAA physician

5. All students required by law to get Security clearance prior to commencing flight training in the Schon Air Flying Academy will apply for your security clearance when all your documents with course application fee received.

6. Personal interview with the Schon Air Flying Academy enrolment committee

Duration:

Approximately 5 - 6 months

Courses:

AIRLAW AND ATC PROCEDURES
OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES
METROLOGY
PRINCIPLE OF FLIGHTS
AERODYNAMIC
SYSTEM AND POWER PLANT
INSTRUMENTATION
VFR AND IFR
COMMUNICATION
FLIGHT PLANING
MASS AND BALANCE
NAVIGATION RADIO NAVIGATION



Instrument Rating


The Instrument Rating gives the ability to control the aircraft without reference to the ground , using flight and navigation instruments. This is required of the professional pilot who must be able to demonstrate proficiency in instrument flying regardless of the type of aircraft they fly. Instrument training is among the most challenging and satisfying parts of the program.

Syllabus:

Theory - 100 hours of ground school
Flight - 40 hours of flight training

course consists of a minimum 45 hours of ground training and a minimum of 40 hours of flight training. An average student takes about 45 to 50 hours of flight training. Out of the required minimum of 40 hours, the student must have completed at least:

40 hours flight training under a hood or actual instrument meteorological conditions.

100 hours of ground school

Written Test

You must pass a knowledge test with a score of 70% or better. This test is administered at CAA facility. the test consists of 75 multiple-choice questions.

Flight Test

You must successfully complete a practical test, which will be given as a final exam by a CAA inspector or a designated examiner. The CAA designated examiners are professionals, experienced flight instructors who are authorized by the CAA to conduct flight tests. There is a fee for the flight

Requirements:

1. Valid CAA PPL Licence

2. Good command of the English language

3. Class II Medical certificate by a UAE GCAA physician

4. All student required by law to get security clearance prior to commencing flight training in the Pakistan (Schon Air will apply for your security clearance when all your documents with course application fee received).

5. Personal interview with the Schon Air Flying Academy enrolment committee

Duration:

Approximately 4 - 6 months
Courses

AIRLAW AND ATC PROCEDURES
OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES
METROLOGY PRINCIPLE OF FLIGHTS
AERODYNAMIC
SYSTEM AND POWER PLANT
INSTRUMENTATION
VFR AND IFR COMMUNICATION
FLIGHT PLANING
MASS AND BALANCE
NAVIGATION RADIO NAVIGATION


Comercial Pilot Liscence


Syllabus

• CAA Private Pilot License (PPL)

- 40 Hours Cessna 172 Aircraft

- 45 Hours Ground Instruction

• Hour Building Phase

- 95 Hours Cessna 172 Aircraft

• Instrument Rating (IR)


- 40 Hours C-172

- 45 Hours Ground Instruction

• Commercial Multi-Engine License (CPLME)

-25 hours

- 100 Hours Ground Instruction

course consists of a minimum 190 hours of ground training and a minimum of 190 hours Single Engine Flight Trainig and 10 hours Multi Engine flight Training, 200 hours minimum at end of CPL course, to obtain CAA CPL, after successful completion of a flight check.

Written Test

You must pass three knowledge tests with a score of 70% or better (PPL, IR, and CPL). This test is administered at CAA facility. The test consists of 75 multiple-choice questions.

Flight Test

You must successfully complete a three practical tests (PPL, IR, and CPL), which will be given as a final exam by a CAA inspector or a designated examiner. The CAA designated examiners are professionals, experienced flight instructors who are authorized by the CAA to conduct flight tests.
Requirements:

1. High school or equivalent as a minimum education

2. Good command of the English language

3. Minimum age 18 year to enrol for the course and 19 years to obtain a licence

4. Class I Medical certificate by a CAA physician

5. All student required by law to get security clearance prior to commencing flight training in the Pakistan (Schon Air will apply for your security clearance when all your documents with course application fee received .)

6. Personal interview with the S enrolment committee

Duration:

Approximately 18 months



Multi-Engine Rating


The Multi-Engine Rating allows you to fly what most people consider to be a "real" airplane - with more performance and more than one engine. This course is designed to take a holder of an CAA Private or Commercial Pilot's License who meets the aeronautical experience requirements to a certified multi-engine rating.

Syllabus:

Theory - 20 hours of ground school
Flight - 15 hours Multi Engine.

course consists of a minimum 20 hours of ground training and a minimum of 15 hours Multi Engine Flight Training on Piper or C-402 Aircraft.

Written Test

You must pass a knowledge test with a score of 70% or better. This test is administered at CAA facility. the test consists of 75 multiple-choice questions.

Flight Test

You must successfully complete a practical test, which will be given as a final exam by an CAA inspector or a designated examiner. The CAA designated examiners are professionals, experienced flight instructors who are authorized by the CAA to conduct flight tests.

Requirements:

1. A valid CAA Private Pilot or Commercial Pilot (if foreign PPL or CPL, will need to convert to CAA license)

2. High school or equivalent as a minimum education

3. Good command of the English language

4. Class I Medical certificate by a CAA physician

5. All student required by law to get security clearance prior to commencing flight training in the Pakistan (Schon Air will apply for your security clearance when all your documents with course application fee received.)

6. Personal interview with the Schon Air Flying Academy enrolment committee

Duration:

Approximately 1.5 months

Flight Instructor rating



The Flight Instructor. A position for students who desire to accumulate experience to qualify for the Airline Transport Pilot certificate (ATP). The Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) must demonstrate excellent flying skills, thorough knowledge of the academic subjects, and be able to communicate effectively.

Syllabus:

Theory - 85 hours of ground school
Flight - 30 hours of flight training

Written Test

You must pass a knowledge test with a score of 70% or better. This test is administered at CAA facility. the test consists of 75 multiple-choice questions.

Flight Test

You must successfully complete a practical test, which will be given as a final exam by an CAA inspector or a designated examiner. The CAA designated examiners are professionals, experienced flight instructors who are authorized by the CAA to conduct flight tests.

Requirements:

1. Valid CAA Commercial Pilot Licence / Instrument Rating

2. Class I Medical certificate by a CAA physician

3. All student required by law to get Security clearance prior to commencing flight training in the Pakistan (Schon Air will apply for your security clearance when all your documents with course application fee received .)

4. Personal interview with the Schon Air Flying Academy enrollment committee

Duration:

Approximately 4 - 6 months


Licencse Conversion

Schon Air conversion courses to the CAA type licences. We aim to provide the most up to date information, but please check with the appropriate regulatory authority for the latest and most current regulations for your conversion. In order to convert to any CAA License you must meet the experience as per CAR part II for the issue of the licence you are applying for, and you must complete the following:

1. Flight and ground training as required to prepare you for air law knowledge test with a score of 70% or better. This test is administered at CAA facility and you must successfully complete oral and a practical test, which will be given as a final exam by an CAA inspector or a designated examiner

a. Theory - 4 hours of ground school



b. Flight - 10 hours of flight training for PPL and 8 hours of flight training plus 4 hours FNPT II for CPL/ATPL

2. Valid foreign Medical Certificate and Licence.

3. Minimum 18 years of age for a CPL and 21 years for an ATPL .

4. Meet the experience requirement for the issuance of PPL/CPL/ATPL.

5. Letter from approved school / operator.

6. All student required by law to get Security clearance prior to commencing flight training in the Pakistan (Schon Air will apply for your security clearance when all your documents with course application fee received .)

7. Personal interview with the Schon Air Flying Academy enrollment committee and he/she must demonstrate excellent flying skills, thorough knowledge of the academic subjects

Upon completion of the above steps you will be issued with a CAA Pilots Licence.

Duration:

Approximately 1 month


Sunday, April 3, 2011

SCHON AIR C-172 Got crashd



schon air c -172 aircraft red# AP-BJF crashed due to some aircraft frame issues and student was on solo and was flying for 1:50 hours student name Mustafa naeem flying experience 25 hours

Saturday, April 2, 2011

Gulfstream G650 test aircraft crashes on takeoff, killing four people on board

The US Federal Aviation Administration and Gulfstream Aerospace have confirmed one of the manufacturer's five G650 test aircraft has crashed at Roswell International Air Center Airport in Roswell, New Mexico, killing two pilots and two test engineers aboard.

According to the FAA, the aircraft - operating as Gulfstream Test 31 - had spent the morning, approximately 2.5h, conducting takeoff-performance and brake testing when it was cleared for takeoff on runway 15, at around 09:30 local time.

On its take-off roll the aircraft had "just gotten airborne" when the right wingtip struck the ground, causing the aircraft to lose altitude, collapsing the gear, skidding on the runway and catching fire.



Gulfstream Aerospace president, Joe Lombardo, says: "Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families of those who were lost. We are cooperating 100 percent with the investigation."

Both the National Transportation Safety Board and FAA investigators are enroute to the scene.

A source familiar with the accident says S/N 6002, registered N652GD, was the airframe involved. S/N 6002 first flew on 25 February 2010 and was tasked with validating the aircraft's systems, as part of the planned 1,800h certification campaign.

Gulfstream has targeted 2011 for FAA and EASA certification of the large cabin ultra-long range G650, with its first planned delivery in 2012.

Friday, April 1, 2011

British Airways to celebrate Royal Wedding with special liveries

UK flag carrier British Airways has announced it will celebrate the forthcoming Royal Wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton with a series of special Royal portrait liveries on a selection of its airliners.

The six aircraft, dubbed "The Royal Fleet", will feature portraits of different members of the British Royal Family emblazoned on the tails of the aircraft.

The details of the members of the Royal Family appearing on specific aircraft are as follows:

•Prince William - G-CIVZ
•Catherine Middleton - G-CIVW
•Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II - G-EUXN
•His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales - G-VIIV
•Prince Harry - G-VIIU
•Duke of Edinburgh - G-EUOA
In anticipation of the creation of The Royal Fleet, British Airways commissioned renowned Norwegian artist Dr Olaf Olisapy to design the bespoke tail portraits with a modern artistic interpretation to reflect the new generation of British monachs.

This follows his well-received work in 2007, portraying Norwegian heroes on the tails of Norwegian Air Shuttle aircraft





Controversially, Camilla the Duchess of Cornwall has not been included in the list of Royal portraits to appear on the BA aircraft. British Airways claims capping the number of featured Royals at six is simply a matter of livery material and design economics, rather than a deliberate slight of the Duchess of Cornwall.

Jake Bigo, Head of Livery Design for British Airways said: "We have a limited amount of resources set aside for this job so we had to draw the line somewhere. Otherwise we face the prospect of running out of paint halfway through Camilla's face."

The press office at Buckingham Palace declined to comment on the decision to exclude Camilla from The Royal Fleet

Thursday, March 31, 2011

PIA Flying school testing their C-172

AP-BBN on its test flight to get its fitness and airworthiness certificate from CAA Pakistan


Schon air buy two used C-172 for their training operations

Schon air buy two used C-172 for their training operations
there aricraft are already been used by its older company. Schon air also hav got their new registration from CAA Pakistan which are AP-BJG and AP-BJF as schon previously have two C-172 as AP-BHT and AP-BDV. so now schon air have 4 C-172 in their fleet for their training operation.



Two new F-35s set to join flight-test fleet

Two more Lockheed Martin F-35s are set to join the flight-test fleet as programme officials work to recover from a setback on 9 March.

Carrier variant flight-test aircraft CF-2 is scheduled in early April to become the eleventh member of the active flight test fleet, Lockheed says.

The final addition, CF-3, is in the company's "final finishes" position on the assembly line in Fort Worth, Texas, but should achieve first flight before June.

With the original AA-1 prototype inducted into live-fire testing last year, the arrival of CF-2 and CF-3 means the test fleet will finally reach full strength in a few months.

The new F-35s will join a fleet that is just overcoming an electrical power shutdown during a test flight of the AF-4 test aircraft on 9 March.


Two more Lockheed Martin F-35s are set to join the flight-test fleet as programme officials work to recover from a setback on 9 March.

Carrier variant flight-test aircraft CF-2 is scheduled in early April to become the eleventh member of the active flight test fleet, Lockheed says.

The final addition, CF-3, is in the company's "final finishes" position on the assembly line in Fort Worth, Texas, but should achieve first flight before June.

With the original AA-1 prototype inducted into live-fire testing last year, the arrival of CF-2 and CF-3 means the test fleet will finally reach full strength in a few months.

The new F-35s will join a fleet that is just overcoming an electrical power shutdown during a test flight of the AF-4 test aircraft on 9 March.



© Lockheed Martin


That incident forced the programme to ground all 10 flying aircraft for seven days. Seven of the 10 flight-test aircraft were cleared to return to flight on 16 March. The last three F-35s in flight test resumed flying on 25 March after being grounded for nearly 16 days.

An internal investigation revealed the cause of the power failure to be a maintenance procedure. A small amount of "extra" oil was allowed after maintenance service to remain inside the generator, according to the F-35 joint programme office.

"Under some conditions, the extra oil that is churning inside a narrow air gap," the office says.

This causes the temperature within the generator to increase. On the 9 March flight, both generators over-heated, forcing the F-35's second back-up - the integrated power-pack - to take over. The F-35 needs electricity to move its flight controls.

The problem affected the alternate engine starter/generator, which is installed on AF-4, BF-5, CF-1 and all low-rate initial production aircraft. The other seven flight-test aircraft operate with a different engine starter/generator, and were not affected by the grounding.

Despite the flight-test disruption, programme officials do not expect the overall schedule to change. "Flight-test schedules are built with a margin for precautionary safety stand-downs," the programme office says.

IndiGo selects P&W to power up to 150 A320neos

In a major coup for Pratt & Whitney's geared turbofan, A320neo launch customer, Indian low cost carrier IndiGo, is to announce it has selected the PW1100G to power up to 150 of the updated Airbus narrowbodies, say those familiar with the deal. While the official announcement for 300 engines is expected as early as today, the win by the East Hartford-based engine maker comes on the heels of a hard-fought campaign to secure the right to provide 300 engines and associated service contracts to power what Airbus touts as the "largest single firm order" for large jets in commercial aviation history. IndiGo signed an 11 January memorandum of understanding with Airbus for up to 180 A320 aircraft, including 150 of the re-engined A320neos, making it the European airframer's launch customer for the new variant due for entry into service in 2016. Missing from the initial MoU was an engine selection, kicking off a fierce behind-the-scenes competition between the CFM International Leap-X and Pratt & Whitney PW1100G as both vied for the massive contract.



The selection represents the second win for Pratt & Whitney on the re-engined jet, having been chosen by International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC) to power at least 60 of its 100 A320neo and A321neo aircraft.

The selection as launch customer also establishes the PW1100G as the lead powerplant to fly first for Airbus's certification campaign.

Airbus says the new engine option for the A320 will reduce fuel burn up to 15%, compared to today's A320, a savings of over 1,510,000 litres (400,000gal) of Jet A and 3.600t CO2 per year.

The PW1524G, the first model of the P&W's PW1000G engine family, is currently in ground testing at two facilities in Manitoba, Canada and West Palm Beach, Florida as it progresses toward its first assignment to power the 110 to 125-seat Bombardier CSeries CS100 aircraft on its 2012 first flight and subsequent 2013 entry into service.

The PW1000G has also been selected to power the 70 to 90-seat Mitsubishi Regional Jet MRJ70 and MRJ90, as well as the 150-seat Irkut MS-21.