NAVBLUE Master Class for Pilots – Prevention of Unstable Approaches
Editorial – January 2021
by Yannick MALINGE – SVP & Chief Product Safety Officer
A Focus on the Takeoff Rotation
An appropriate takeoff rotation maneuver is a balance between good takeoff performance and sufficient margin versus tail strike, stall speed, and minimum control speeds.Applying the 3°/s rotation rate requested in the SOPs is the key to ensure that the aircraft meets the expected takeoff performance. Flight data monitoring shows that the rotation rate values in […]
Thrust Setting at Takeoff
This briefing explains how to set the engine thrust at takeoff. It highlights that a thrust stabilization of all engines is necessary to ensure a symmetric thrust at takeoff whatever the takeoff ( takeoff on brakes, rolling takeoff, if differential thrust is used for the line-up, or in a crosswind or tailwind situation).
News: Parking and Storage / Return to Service Summary Letter
A dedicated task force in Airbus Customer Support was created in response to the unprecedented impact of the global pandemic on our industry since March 2020. As there have been many aircraft grounded for an extended period of time, this letter provides Operators with the latest Airbus guidance on parking & storage of aircraft and […]
Operational Use of the FLS
This video explains: What is the FLS ? How does it work ? What is the advantage of the FLS compared to the FINAL APP ? And how do I perform an approach with the FLS ?
Attention Crew at Stations
An emergency evacuation is always a stressful situation for passengers, cabin crews, and flight crews. Decisions have to be made rapidly and if the communication between the cabin and cockpit is not clear, or the evacuation is delayed by passengers trying to take their personal belongings, these can have critical consequences on the outcome.From the […]
Cost Index – Basic Principles and Rules
The video explains what Cost Index really is, what it is not, and also offers some guidance on its use in the cockpit.
Prevention of Unstable Approaches
Unstable approach has been a problem since the very beginning of commercial aviation. Even so, it is still one of the most common contributing factors to many of the incidents and accidents that occur on landing today. Regardless of the changes or cycles our industry faces, this article is a timeless reminder for the importance […]
Evacuation Management
This briefing is dedicated to cabin crew instructors. It highlights the main competencies and actions required of the cabin crew to successfully manage an emergency evacuation. Note that the briefing last 45 minutes. The Main objectives are: . Rapidly evacuate all occupants from the aircraft in a safe manner . Rapidly establish and maintain a […]