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According to the Federal Aviation Administration website, American Airlines flight 965 from Miami International Airport to Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport in Cali, Colombia started off as a routine flight for the 163 passengers and 8 crew aboard the Boeing 757 aircraft. The pilots originally had the flight management system (FMS) programmed in from Miami all the way to a landing on runway 1 at Cali. Cali, along with having lots of mountainous terrain around it also did not have…

American Airlines flight 2253. This aircraft is a Boeing 757-200 with the registered tail number of N668AA. Upon landing, this large commercial airliner ran off the departure end of runway 19 and came to a gentle stop in deep snow at Jackson Hole Airport, Jackson Hole, Wyoming. The occupants were not injured, and the airplane sustained minor damage (NTSB, 2010). The subsequent accident investigation revealed some areas of improvement in regards to pilot training, systems operation or…

Dorado International Airport Airside Analysis El Dorado International airport was built in 1953 and since then, the airport has been renovated to adapt to the fast rhythm of aviation. The following paper will summarized important information regarding the airport 's airside and an analysis will be done to see if the current procedures and airport configuration is meeting the current and future needs as well as the capacity levels to operate in an efficient way. El Dorado Airport Airside…

and dispatch departments of a ground handling agent. Specifically, the way the operate at the Heraklion ‘Nikos Kazantzakis’ Airport of Crete, Greece. In addition, ‘best practice’ examples from various other airports will be mentioned and a comparison of the operations[…] Check-in The check-in department is the first point of contact for passengers and the airline at an airport. Check-in agents are responsible for checking that passengers have valid travel documents, checking their bags in and…

3:1 TurboProp Engines: A turboprop is a variation of a Jet Engine which has been optimised to drive a propeller instead of a Fan blade. Aircraft’s that are fitted with a TurboProp engine are very efficient at lower airspeeds, Burn less fuel per Nautical Mile an requirer shorter distances for take off and landings. Common among many small charter airlines and freight companies is the use of turboprop engines rather than turbine or turbofan engines mainly due to the reduced costs associated with…

It was regular ordinary day, as I sat in my seat with my seat belt fastened and the wheels of the plane just about to lift it to take off to Nairobi, Kenya. The pilot announces that the flight will be 3 hours from Ethiopia to Kenya. The plane’ s engines roar like a lion and were about to take-off VRUMMMMM!! We took off and I could not wait to get to Kenya already it was like another life and adventure was awaiting me. The seat was very comfortable and we were already 1 hour into the flight and…

I woke up late and rushed to pack my suitcase, grab some cash, and make it to the airport in time for my flight to Montreal. My Uber driver was on point, getting me to FLL with time to spare. I breezed through security, grabbed some coffee, and jumped on the plane like a boss. Three and a half hours later, my flight landed safely at YUL. As I was going through customs I noticed that the officers were being especially invasive. "Where are you coming from? Where are going? How long will you be…

As a Journeyman my main focus was to build my skills into becoming a competent craftsman. I was skilled in removing, installing, preforming operational checks, and repairs on avionics systems and line replaceable units with minimal to no supervision. I could diagnose malfunctions using technical orders, schematics, wiring diagrams, integrated test systems and other test equipment. With my advance knowledge and capabilities I was able to maintain 24 hour alert readiness status on 10 assigned…

My Jamaica Experience Our trip to Jamaica was full of excitement, adventure, and delicious foods. Plus interesting sights and sounds. The learning experience we gained was one that we will remember for a life time. We went there as a vacation but the awareness to the island life of the people really put things in perspective of my life. We flew out of Florida to Jamaica in the middle of June. The flight was very short, Only about 45 minutes. As we got closer to Jamaica, The plane started…

We arrived in Tralee at 10:48am. Tralee is the biggest town in North Kerry. From my short observations of the other towns was had driven through, Tralee felt more urban than any other town I had seen. However, my first view of Siamsa Tíre made me feel like I had gone back in time. The theatre had stone towers and was encircled by a stone wall. The whole facility was beautifully situated with a dramatic view of the Slieve Mish Mountains behind it. We were warmly welcomed by the artistic…