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Aircraft Bird Strike Prevention: Why Fall Is Peak Season for NJ Pilots
Manufacturers design and test aircraft to withstand most bird strikes. It only becomes problematic when a bird makes contact with fragile or critical components. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proactively engaged in aircraft bird strike prevention through its official manual on Wildlife Hazard Management at Airports and the Wildlife Strike Database, which collects accurate … Continue reading Aircraft Bird Strike Prevention: Why Fall Is Peak Season for NJ Pilots
14 CFR Part 5: FAA Safety Management System Rules for Part 135 Operators
Especially in today’s age, there are many reasons why it is beneficial to manage aviation safety with a formal safety management system (SMS). It demonstrates safety as a priority, realizes cost savings, and enhances customer confidence. 14 CFR Part 5-compliant SMS is also recognized by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Safety is non-negotiable at Monmouth … Continue reading 14 CFR Part 5: FAA Safety Management System Rules for Part 135 Operators
How Runway Length and Design Affect Aircraft Performance in NJ
Have you ever experienced a runway excursion? Hopefully not! However, there are several reasons why an aircraft may veer off or overrun a runway, including unstable approaches, runway conditions, and airport layout. Risk is an unavoidable part of every flight. Risk management starts in the preflight planning stage where Fixed Base Operator (FBO) services and … Continue reading How Runway Length and Design Affect Aircraft Performance in NJ
Key Aircraft Avionics Upgrades Private Owners in NJ Should Know
Our airspace is becoming more congested than someone with seasonal allergies. Global Positioning System (GPS) spoofing, the presence of drones, and airport towers operating without surveillance technology are placing increased pressure on pilots. General aviation pilots continue to fly Visual Flight Rules (VFR) when they can, but most depend on Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) for … Continue reading Key Aircraft Avionics Upgrades Private Owners in NJ Should Know
Day Trips by Plane: Explore More Destinations with Monmouth
There’s something refreshing about the idea of taking off in the morning and being somewhere completely different by lunchtime. While it might sound complicated, day trips by plane are often more accessible than people expect, especially when you’re flying out of the right airport. At Monmouth Executive Airport, the experience is designed to feel easy … Continue reading Day Trips by Plane: Explore More Destinations with Monmouth