Robert Moorman
Robert Moorman is a writer who began his aviation writing career in 1984 with Professional Pilot magazine. His experience covers various segments of the civil and military aviation industry, including commercial air transport, business aviation, military, maintenance and technology. He covers both fixed and rotary wing industries. He writes aviation training articles for CAT and MS&T magazines plus he contributes features and editorials to several other aviation publications from his office in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
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Safety advocates’ push for a standardized approach to training pilots for Part 135 operations has gone from being a pipedream to near-reality. Robert W. Moorman explores this development.
The industry-wide proposed “standardized curriculum” (SC) concept for pilots training to fly Part 135 aircraft is gaining steam and could become the norm. Announced through an FAA Advisory Circular (AC 142-1) in May 2020, the SC, if adopted, will address administrative inefficiencies that exist between Part 135 operations and Part 142 training centers and enhance safety.
Safety is a key driver of the SC, which supports The National Transportation Safety Board’s (NTSB) Most Wanted List initiative to increase safety in Part 135 operations. The SC concept is designed to increase safety by improving the consistency of training, testing, and checking delivered to Part 135 operators. Various segments of the aviation community are supporting the idea of the SC and its common-sense based approach to training.
What makes the proposed initiative unusual is that it is voluntary. In addition, the SC would not alter or modify existing regulations regarding Part 135 pilot training or operations. AC 142-1 describes the SC concept as an “acceptable means, but not the only means” for Part 142 training centers to obtain authorization to offer training for Part 135 operators, according to the FAA.
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Educating and training US Military health professionals in various service branches is an enormous, complex task as MS&T’s Robert W. Moorman discovered. 10 August 2020
After being grounded for 15 months, Boeing 737 MAX re-certification flights may begin as early as today. Robert W. Moorman explores the turbulent history of the airplane, and Rick Adams outlines the steps to a revised training program.
This past year has been a trying one for Boeing Commercial Airplanes. The revenue-draining after-effects of back-to-back fatal accidents involving the company’s latest and last 737, the MAX, and the costly fixes to the aircraft’s software system remain a major concern for the iconic plane maker.
The timeline for the aircraft’s return to commercial airline service keeps slipping, although MAX production resumed in May 2020 at its Renton, Washington plant. Boeing stopped MAX production in January and all aircraft production in late March due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Latest reports speculate that the MAX will remain grounded until August 2020, at least.
Equally troubling for Boeing is the lack of confidence in the MAX by some airlines and passengers. Hundreds of orders have been deferred or cancelled.
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The use of simulations at colleges and universities worldwide is becoming commonplace in various areas of study. In part 2 of 2, Robert W. Moorman looks at the educational pipeline for the next generation of simulationists. 21 April 2020
The use of simulation and virtual reality in education and training today is widespread and expanding. Where will the next generation of “simulationists” come from to continue the evolution? Robert W. Moorman spoke with world-leading universities. Part 1 of 2. 14 April 2020
Robert W. Moorman explores how experienced pilots of fixed-wing and rotorcraft prepare to become aerial firefighters. 16 March 2020
Mandating SMS worldwide is only the first step in making air transportation safer. Robert W. Moorman explores the training component that involves risk. 5 March 2020
Trainers tell us there is much to be learned from aircraft accidents and incidents. Getting airlines and others to talk the training benefits is challenging. Robert W. Moorman reports. 19 February 2020
The 23rd edition of WATS will be the center of the civil aviation training universe in late April. Robert W. Moorman previews some exhibitors’ plans for the event. 17 February 2020
Proper Behavior Training at air transportation-related companies is coming in light of increased instances of harassment. Robert W. Moorman considers this area of training. 7 February 2020
