From August 19–22, Inflight members trained with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the Portable Reduced Oxygen Training Enclosure (PROTE) Hypoxia Training at Flying Cloud Airport (KFCM), Eden Prairie, MN, giving members an opportunity to experience the effects of hypoxia in a controlled environment. PROTE is a traveling altitude chamber that produces a hypoxic environment … Read more
Artificial intelligence (AI) is sweeping across industries worldwide, leaving few sectors untouched by its transformative power, and aviation is no exception. With rapid advancements in automation, machine learning, and autonomous systems, a question looms large over the skies: Will AI replace pilots? The aviation industry has already welcomed AI-driven technologies that enhance flight planning, streamline … Read more
Searching for some exciting air shows and aviation events to attend in the Twin Cities area in 2023? Look no further! From the adrenaline-pumping thrills of aerial displays to opportunities to meet pilots and explore aircraft up close, the Twin Cities offer a variety of events for aviation enthusiasts of all ages. Let’s highlight some … Read more
As airlines in the U.S. increase hiring efforts, with 12,000 new positions created this year alone, the problem of the global pilot shortage is coming into full view. A confluence of factors have aligned to create somewhat of the perfect storm as we head into 2023. There have been such issues as lingering global pandemics, … Read more