There are a lot of pilots who dont fly as often as theyd like to, for reasons ranging from cash shortages to lack of time to unreliable airplanes. There are also a lot of pilots for whom that lack of ...

Pilots are not responsible for "checking" localizers or ILS; instead, they should consult NOTAMs for service status and identify the correct frequency before use. The FAA is solely responsible for the ...

In Part 2, we discussed the NTSB’s initial investigation into the accident at Presque Isle, Maine. An Operational Factors/Human Factors group investigated the pilots and CommutAir’s management, ...

In Part 1, we discussed the circumstances surrounding the off-runway landing at Presque Isle, Maine. The National Transportation Safety Board conducted what is commonly known as a “field major” ...