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Having Engine Troubles? There's an App to Help

Did you know that there is an app for the iPad and iPhone that can help you land a plane safely in the event of an in-flight failure? Read on to find out more about how this app works to keep you and your passengers safe.

The Xavion app for iOS constantly monitors your location and proximity to nearby runways. In the event that the engine goes out, the app will have already mapped out where the plane needs to land. In addition, the app will tell you much fuel will be burned and how much time will pass before you reach your destination. The app will even deliver exact GPS-based directions to your destination. Click on the link to learn more about the app and download it today.

If you dream of being a pilot either for personal or professional aspirations, San Diego Flight Training International has the flight training you need to become the safest pilot possible. Call us at (858) 309-4821 or click over to our website to learn more about our world-class flight school.

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San Diego Flight Training International uses a combination of flight simulator training and real supervised flight time to train you to become a licensed pilot. Start your aviation career today by calling us at (858) 309-4821 for more information on our pilot training programs.

What Are Green Flight Plans?

In a nation that consumes over 1,000 barrels of jet fuel per day, many government and environmental authorities are calling for eco-friendly methods of air travel. This is how “green flight plans” came to be, as a means of reducing the environmental impact of air travel. Read on to learn more:

Green Flight Plans

Airplanes consume a huge amount of fuel, which is becoming a major concern at a time when both demands for intercontinental travel and fuel costs are rising. Over the past decade, governments worldwide have begun to pass laws mandating fuel economy improvements and reduced emissions for air travel. Airplane manufacturers responded to this challenge by asking their engineers to research fuel-efficient methods of air travel. This research came to be known as green flight planning.

Recent Developments

Green flight plans are still budding, but so far the research looks promising. Notably, airline manufacturer Boeing and its client American Airlines recently announced that a prototype aircraft that they had developed, the ecoDemonstrator, had entered its flight-training phase. This revolutionary project involved outfitting a used jetliner with the latest eco-friendly technology, such as engine vibration reduction, more efficient fan nozzles, and a regenerative fuel cell. The test is currently underway, and the results will be used to determine whether the technology could be implemented successfully on a larger scale. In addition, Green Flight International announced in 2008 that it was planning to invest $100 million building a plant where it would manufacture biofuel for aircraft. Green Flight was previously known for achieving the world’s first biofuel-powered transcontinental jet flight, and now hopes to be able to mass-produce the same biofuel for large-scale use. Green Flight’s biofuel is algae-based and can be used in any existing jet engine without alterations.

Clearly, the airline industry is changing, and an education at San Diego Flight Training International is the perfect way to prepare yourself for the future of flight travel. We offer diverse flying terrain, interview preparation, and other services to prepare you for a future of success as a pilot. Call us at (858) 309-4821 to speak with an admission representative.

A Behind the Scenes Look at Weather and Flight Cancellations

As a pilot, weather-related cancellations are something that you will likely have to deal with many times throughout your career. To better prepare you for when this occurs, here is a look at the planning and logistics that go into cancelling a flight due to weather concerns:

Identifying the Danger

The process of cancelling a flight due to the weather might start as much as five days in advance–when the forecast first hints at the possibility of inclement weather. Many airlines outsource teams of meteorologists to provide extended forecasts, which collaborate with the FAA’s in-house weather teams to predict weather scenarios. Decisions are very seldom made this far in advance, and the operations are usually precautionary in nature. The meteorologists and planning officials will merely contact airlines and surrounding airports to warn them of the possibility of flight cancellations and diversions.

Deciding to Cancel

As the date with questionable weather approaches, the decision of whether or not to cancel flights is made on the local and national levels. Ultimately, the officials at the FAA’s Air Traffic Control System Command Center have the final say. If they decide that conditions are too hazardous to take off, they will implement a process called Ration by Schedule to begin reducing service. Ration by Schedule dictates that the FAA gets to decide how many flights must be cancelled (often as a percentage of total service), but the airlines get to choose the individual flights. Usually the FAA will cancel the same amount of service across all carriers. The airlines use an automation tool to help them determine which of their flights can be cancelled with the lowest financial impact, such as those with low occupancy or short flying times.

You will learn how to deal with weather cancellations and many other situations as part of your training at San Diego Flight Training International. We are proud to have been providing quality pilot educations for over 20 years. Call us at (858) 309-4821 to learn more about what we offer.

The Commercial Pilot Shortage and Your Career [INFOGRAPHIC]

If you have ever dreamed of becoming a pilot, now is the time to seriously consider flight school in California. There is a commercial pilot shortage all over the world, which means that more opportunities for new pilots are springing up everywhere. When you get your commercial pilot license, a variety of different jobs may become available to you, like transporting passengers or cargo all over the world.

Estimates show that approximately 19,000 new pilots will need to be trained each year, making the job market ripe for newly licensed pilots. Check out this infographic from our California flight school to learn more about the pilot shortage and what pilot training could mean for your career path. Please share with your fellow aviation enthusiasts!