What does the term INOP mean? What happens when an aircraft system becomes INOP? And can aircraft even fly with inoperative equipment or instruments?
What does "guard frequency" in aviation mean? What is it used for? Real life stories from airline pilots involving fighter interceptions, MAYDAYs and more.
Everything you need to know about inflight turbulence: what causes it, can it be predicted, and what can pilots do to avoid it?
Maximum Take-Off Weight (MTOW) and the factors affecting take-off performance for airline aircraft.
What is Controller Pilot Datalink Communication (CPDLC) and how do airline pilots use this to communication with Air Traffic Control(ATC)?
The MEL, what it is and how it helps pilots ensure a safe flight with inoperative equipment.
What the APU is and what it's used for.
