Taste of Aviation

Astronauts and cosmonauts return to planet earth 🌏...exciting explorations

Crew-8 Astronauts Splash Down After 8-Month ISS Stay During the mission the crew performed more than 200 scientific experiments to study long-duration human spaceflight and other challenges.

Come out to Luke Weathers Flight Academy at Olive Branch Airport today September 21st! Meet another No More Hidden Figure - Sharon McDougle! NASA SPACE SUIT TECHNICIAN!

Register your child today for the FAA's September 26th virtual STEM Career Symposium.

FAA Aviation Safety STEM Career Symposium The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is the government agency responsible for overseeing air transportation in the United States. The FAA focuses on air transportation safety, including the enforcement of safety standards for aircraft manufacturing, operation, and maintenance.

Congratulations to Dr. Peggy Chambrian!

The NAHF Class of 2024 is a remarkable ensemble of individuals who have left an indelible mark on the aviation and space industries.

Today, we want to recognize the founder and long-time President of Women in Aviation International, Peggy Chabrian.

Peggy grew WAI from its first conference, attended by 150 people in 1990, to an organization representing more than 15,000 women in all aspects of aviation today. Her unwavering commitment has been instrumental in providing resources and opportunities and encouraging women to be active in the aviation industry.

We are excited to be inducting Peggy Chabrian at the 2024 Enshrinement Ceremony presented by Garmin. 🎉

https://nationalaviation.org/programs/enshrinement/

Women in Aviation International Garmin Peggy June Chabrian

"Clear" Communication keeps us safe!

What happens when you think you were ‘cleared’ but actually weren’t.

Recently a pilot approaching Bravo airspace on flight following assumed he was authorized to enter the Bravo. The controller apparently noticed the hapless pilot within the Bravo and transmitted “you were not cleared into the Bravo airspace, descend to 1500 feet immediately”. He was issued a Possible Pilot Deviation by the controller.

Takeaway: the Airman Information Manual instructs ATC and pilots to understand the word “cleared” and when it is to be used.

Here are five times you should hear the word “cleared” from ATC’s end of the microphone:

1. Cleared for takeoff.
2. Cleared direct to your destination or clearance limit (IFR Pilots).
3. Cleared into Bravo airspace.
4. Cleared for the approach (IFR Pilots).
5. Cleared to land.

If you don’t hear these specific words, don’t do it. Ask ATC for clarification.

We hope this “clears” things up for you.

Fly safe friends ✈️

Congratulations to Captain Cameron-Kelly!

Congratulations to our Ninety-Nines member Captain Mary Cameron-Kelly on being inducted into Canada's Aviation Hall of Fame!!!

As a trailblazing pilot in the Royal Canadian Air Force, Mary Cameron-Kelly has been a pioneering female aviator for more than four decades. Captain Cameron-Kelly now has some 8600 hours flying the CP-140 Aurora. In fact, when she was posted to 405 Squadron, she became the first Canadian female pilot to fly the Aurora – one of only several firsts in her career; others include her being the world’s first female Maritime Patrol Crew Commander and the first female pilot instructor on the Aurora. A veteran of Operation Apollo, a commitment by Canada during the international campaign against terrorism, Cameron-Kelly is now widely recognized as a leader and mentor to countless Canadian aviators.

For ways to sponsor and attend the event, please visit the events page on our website! Space is limited to 400 so ensure to get your ticket today to celebrate with us!

Safety first to all of our aviation professionals!

Why we never say “ready for takeoff” when holding short of the runway.

A CRJ-100 taxied up to and held short of runway 26 instead of the assigned runway 22 at a Kentucky airport. The crew transmitted to ATC that they were “ready to go”. The tower controller replied “cleared for takeoff, fly runway heading”. Neither party communicated the runway number in their transmissions.

The CRJ crashed at the departure end of runway 26 killing 49 of the 50 passengers and crew onboard. The copilot was the only survivor. Turns out runway 26 did not have enough useable length for the airliner.

The NTSB cited pilot error and ATC error as the causal effect. It faulted the crew for failure to maintain a sterile cockpit during taxi, and both the crew and controller for failing to state the runway number in their radio transmissions. Had the crew said “holding short runway 26, IFR departure” instead of “ready to go”, the controller may have discovered the crew’s mistake. Additionally, the report stated that the controllers failure to include the runway number in his takeoff clearance possibly allowed the crew to miss the mistake as well.

Takeaway: ALWAYS state the runway number when communicating with ATC for the takeoff, landing and approach phases of flight. It just might save your life.

Fly safe friends ✈️

Pilots are the ones in command of the aircraft.

What happens when you blindly follow a controller’s instructions.

A Skywest CRJ-900 on a nighttime approach in instrument meteorological conditions was instructed to “cross Cegan (the IAF) at or above 7800 feet”. These instructions were contrary to the published crossing altitude of 10000’. The crew complied by beginning their descent. Immediately after leveling at 7800’ they received a low altitude and terrain warning in the cockpit. The Captain initiated a climb out and leveled off at 11000’. The jet and the nearly 100 passengers onboard missed a mountaintop antenna by less than 200’.

An NTSB final report states that the controller issued the wrong crossing altitude (at or above 7800’) in lieu of the published crossing altitude of 10000’. The investigators also placed fault on the airline crew for not challenging the controller’s mistake considering they previously briefed the 10000’.

Takeaway: FAR 91.3 states “the pilot in command of an aircraft is directly responsible for, and is the final authority, as to the operation of that aircraft”. Basically we are responsible for verifying controller instructions and to challenge or disregard them if they pose a threat to the safe outcome of the flight. Remember that you are the PIC not the controller.

Fly safe friends ✈️

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Frayser Parents! BRINGING THE AIRPORT TO FRAYSER!

Truist has partnered with Taste of Aviation and Team Memphis to present "Frayser Youth: Navigating Aerospace and Leadership" on Saturday, March 30, 2024 at the North Frayser Community Center.

The general public is also invited to "Aerospace and Leadership" from 1pm to 3pm at the North Frayser Community Center. Meet pilots, flight instructors, aircraft mechanics, air traffic controllers, Aerospace technicians, airport engineers and all of us who 'Love Aviation!'

Register your middle school student today for this free SATURDAY FLIGHT SCHOOL! Truist

Taste of Aviation Taste of Aviation is a strong proponent of Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, and Mathem

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Congratulations to Master Pilot Ken Rapier

Fly-Sisters-Fly! Shout out to these Federal Aviation Administration female leaders! Dana Williams-Robinson, Mamie Mallory, Eleanor Williams, Debora Catron and Luanne Murrell...Eleanor Williams was the first black female to certify as a FAA air traffic controller!

🚀 Exciting News! 🚀

We're thrilled to unveil a powerful partnership between Taste of Aviation and Truist Foundation, driven by the shared commitment to inspire and build better lives and communities! With the generous support of the Truist Foundation, our "Frayser Youth Navigating Aerospace and Leadership" program is set to take flight on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at the North Frayser Community Center from 10 am to 3 pm. 🌟✈️

Together, we're not just hosting an event - we're creating an experience for fifty incredible young minds, fostering skills, leadership, and a passion for aviation. Together, we're soaring to new heights and making a lasting impact on the youth of the Frayser community. Buckle up for an unforgettable journey! 🌈🛩️

King School Scholarships

The NAFI/King schools Scholarship deadline is nearly here! Remember this can be used for CFI Initial OR an added CFI Rating. Get your applications in before January 4th, 2024!! https://bit.ly/3riQoY5

Flight Scholarships available

The 2024 Flight Scholarship application is open for 2 more weeks. We can't wait to welcome a new class of future pilots! ❤️

Apply here: https://bit.ly/3Tz1WSv

Fly-Sister-Fly!

It looks like a good day to fly in ATL!

Taste of Aviation and Ashley Wimbush was fortunate to host Saturday Flight School in Humboldt TN on November 4th!