How more than half a million data changes get to your front panel every year Ever wonder how all that navigation data gets into the avionics in your aircraft? Pilots and planners punch in flight …
We live in a world where complex problems need simple, confident answers. Stratosphere is designed to turn many moving pieces of aviation operations into clear choices and actions. Below are two human-centered stories that show …
Aviation is a choreography of variables: shifting weather, airport constraints, airspace reroutes, crew legality, maintenance surprises, and the continuing pressure of time. And ironically, as air traffic proliferates and continues to advance, more expectations are …
It was English poet Alexander Pope who taught us that, “To err is human; to forgive, divine.” Would Mr. Pope have felt the same if he’d just stepped off a six-hour intercontinental flight to find …
In Part 1 of our series, we noted that clearing customs can be one of the more stressful times for a flight crew and offered four tips to help reduce that stress. In Part 2 …
A more popular definition of stress is: being put in a position of high expectation and low control. Based on this definition, most international operators are likely to agree that clearing customs is about as …
Odds are good that you chose a career in business aviation to avoid the pain of a desk job, or because of your fascination with the science or engineering of flight, or to pursue a …
Think of your favorite chain restaurant. Maybe it’s your favorite because it is the one nearest you, makes great food, offers tremendous service, provides a comfortable atmosphere, or is priced right. Yet, when you visit …
There isn’t a sports fan on the planet who can’t recall, with vivid detail, the time their favorite team or athlete was robbed of sure victory. Often, the win-stealing culprit was the referee on the …
