As part of our mission to shed some light on the people who make BAA Training special, we’re publishing a set of interviews with our instructors. The first in this series features Omar Noureldin, Deputy Chief Flight Instructor, who lifts the lid on what he teaches students, what he likes most about working here, and some highlights from his almost six memorable years with us. The post Deputy Chief Flight Instructor Omar Noureldin: “We Train Pilots For Command” appeared first on BAA Training ..read more

If you’re thinking of starting on the journey towards becoming a pilot at BAA Training, it’s not uncommon to ask what those first forays into a simulated cockpit environment might entail. What’s considered a flight training device? FFS vs FTD vs OTD/BITD? Flight training device levels? The post Flight Training Device Guide – What to Expect During Pilot Training appeared first on BAA Training ..read more

BAA Training Spain opened its doors in 2021 and has since prepared hundreds of pilots for Air France, Transavia France, Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air, Pegasus, Akasa Air, and many others. Numerous self-sponsored pilots have also received their much sought-after Airbus A320 or Boeing 737 MAX Type Rating certifications from BAA Training Spain. Let’s take a closer look at the background and behind-the-scenes of this facility. The post Visit BAA Training Spain, the Largest Simulator Center in Southern Europe appeared first on BAA Training ..read more

With the pressure of adopting greener solutions to aviation ever-present, a handful of companies and flight schools are exploring electric-powered aircraft as an alternative. The post Electric Jetliners Could Be on the Horizon—But Are Pilots Prepared to Fly Them? appeared first on BAA Training ..read more

For pilots, logging flight time is like maintaining a dynamic curriculum vitae. It primarily acts as a measure of their flying experience, having crucial information such as flight hours, type of flight, and role. Such a pilot logbook is even more important for students and newly licensed pilots as it helps in training course requirements, eligibility for certificates and ratings, and career growth. The post Pilot Logging Time: Decoding What Qualifies as Flight Hours and What Doesn’t appeared first on BAA Training ..read more

When it comes down to it, which of the two pilots in the cockpit bears more responsibility and authority? The post Pilot In Command: What Are the Responsibilities? appeared first on BAA Training ..read more

Europe is known for maintaining one of the highest aviation standards in the world. Rigorous pilot training, thorough aircraft certification process, and harmonization of regulations across countries to ensure consistency are only a couple of reasons contributing to the perception of higher aviation standards in Europe than in other regions. Periodic unannounced inspections (or ramp inspections) that commercial and other pilots on duty are exposed to under The EU Ramp Inspection Program are also a weighty contributing factor to it. The post SAFA Ramp Inspections – A Reason for High Aviation S ..read more

Behind every smooth flight lies the rigorous training and preparedness of pilots, who, much like other highly skilled professionals, must be ready to handle any emergency that may arise. The post Communicating with ATC: Declaring Emergency appeared first on BAA Training ..read more

Ever cast your eyes out of the aircraft window and seen ground personnel wave at you with brightly colored wands? The post 10 Most Common Aircraft Marshalling Signals appeared first on BAA Training ..read more

Current and aspiring pilots need to understand aerodynamics. It’s not just about the theory, but about how these principles affect every part of flight, from takeoff to landing. Aerodynamics isn’t just for engineers; it’s the science that keeps us flying, guides our maneuvers and ultimately keeps us safe in the air. Let’s get into the basic aerodynamic concepts every pilot should know and how they apply to practical flying. The post Fundamentals of Aerodynamics for Pilots appeared first on BAA Training ..read more