Flight Bag Essentials 101 – What’s in Our Bag?

Mar 26, 2021 |

There’s nothing more frustrating than not having the right tools when you need them. Don’t need a hammer? You have three. Need a hammer? Can’t find one anywhere. Having the right essentials at the right time makes life easier and more enjoyable. The same goes for a pilot’s bag. So, what’s the…

Celebrating Sally Ride: Hero, Pioneer, Astronaut

Feb 17, 2021 |

Over the past 60 years, many have answered the call to explore “the final frontier”. However, few of them have had as illustrious a career as Dr. Sally Ride, the first American woman to go into space. Let’s take a closer look at the career and life of this amazing pioneer. From Tennis Rackets to…

A Guide to Pilot Lingo – Talk Like an Aviation Expert

Jan 13, 2021 |

Pilots tend to be a tight knit group with plenty of lingo, inside jokes, and career specific terminology that is hard to grasp when you’re looking in from an outsider’s point of view. In the world of aviation, language can be an obstacle in clear communication. This is something a pilot cannot…

How Well Can Software Predict Pilot Fatigue?

Dec 10, 2020 |

Safety is the backbone of the airline industry, and a lot of effort and investment is made to ensure that all flight processes are properly executed. Pilot performance is one of the most important elements of flight safety. As such, fatigue, which has been found to have a significant adverse impact on pilot performance, is…

Benefits of Learning to Fly

Oct 20, 2020 |

The benefits of learning to fly are endless. If you’re reading this, you must be a little bit like us over here at Saker Aviation. Has becoming a pilot always been at the top of your bucket list? Maybe you simply knew from the beginning that you were built for an adventurous life. Whether it…