ICANN accredited Registrar Secura announces today, that Secura as registrar supports all steps, which SITA has made, in order to pre-register industrial codes of the aviation community as aero-domains. Eligible companies (airlines and airports) can now register the pre-registered domains at (English) or (German). SITA, the sponsor of .aero, has announced changes in domain registration policy. All domain names corresponding to airline and airport codes are active Following the recommendation of the Dot Aero Council, SITA activated all domain names corresponding to airline and airport industry codes. All two character airline codes, all location codes allocated to municipal areas and airports and...

When Michael Thibodeau contacted the California Board of Equalization (BOE) in search of advice, he thought he was taking a prudent action, one that would ascertain whether he could bring a recently acquired aircraft into the Golden State before the 90-day waiting period was up--and still qualify for a use tax exemption. Thibodeau never dreamt that the advice he got would lead to a ruinous tax bill. "Michael was a typical victim of a relationship that is often very adversarial," explains Tom Alston, President of Aero & Marine Tax Professionals, a Sacramento, CA-based consultancy that specializes in advising purchasers of aircraft and marine vessels on state sales and use tax exemptions. "People like...

If you need to get away from the hustle and bustle of daily routines, Alabama beaches are waiting for you. Grab your sunscreen, beach towels, and cooler and head south. The laid back, relaxing environment is just what you need to rejuvenate your soul. Many couples and families make the journey to Alabama every year to enjoy the much needed rest and enjoyable activities that beach life has to offer. Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, and Fort Morgan are beach towns in Alabama with just such activities. Gulf Shores, located at the southern end of interstate 59 in Alabama, is known for being a great place for a family vacation getaway. Its white sandy beaches that seem to go on forever are a favorite...

Have you ever considered how your employment screening policy can be used to reduce workplace violence? Why not try adopting a zero-tolerance approach to violence and workplace theft? This can have a dramatic effect of the attitude of employees and their own rejection of anybody with a violent or aggressive personality. If your company does not take a vigorous approach to eliminating workplace violence, you could find yourself guilty, if not of negligent hiring, then certainly of failing to protect your workforce from aggressive and violent behaviour. This type of violence can be very costly in terms of lost hours and even the loss of valued employees who decide that enough is enough. Payments for...

For most people sunglasses fulfill one, or both, of two purposes: as a fashion statement to look "cool", and to help cope with bright sunlight. The choices available are seemingly endless, and can range from polarized to photo chromic to colorful tints and shades. But for pilots sunglasses are much more than a fashion statement. Sunglasses help safeguard a pilot's most important sensory asset in flight - vision. A quality pair of sunglasses is essential in the cockpit environment to optimize visual performance. They help reduce the effects of harsh sunlight, decrease eye fatigue, and protect ocular tissue from exposure to harmful solar radiation. Additionally, they protect the pilot's eyes from...

Graduating from college? The sky is the limit Attention college seniors: I am the voice of your not-so-distant future. I was once where you are now, sweating and worrying about my future, forced to answer the never-ending question from family and friends: "What are you going to do when you graduate?" The Onset of Panic I can relate. But you do not want sympathy; you want advice. The best advice I can give you is to relax. You do not have to figure out the rest of your life in the next six months. You have a lifetime to sketch out those dreaded career goals. In the meantime, take a job you can enjoy: teach in an under-served school system, try your luck in Hollywood, work your way across the world...

In the hours and days immediately following the tragic attacks on America of 9/11, there was much speculation about the effects on the general aviation industry. While the events of September 11, 2001 have had a significant impact on the economy as a whole, sales of personal aircraft in Michigan have experienced a surprising boost. Certainly, the convenience of personal transportation has played a major role in this increase as airport lines and security have become more time consuming. The reduction of flights resulting from the airline cost-cutting have limited flexibility for the business person and affected the productivity of companies relying on commercial transportation. These factors alone...

Making the decision to buy a used aircraft is a big one. Not only is the investment large, the simple fact of the matter is an aircraft carries some pretty important passengers, so safety is paramount as well, which is why some steer clear of checking out used aircraft for sale. Just like buying a car though, used can most certainly net a solid piece of machinery if some common sense is used in the purchase. And for those who have their sights set on some big reasons for wanting a personal craft, used machines can open the doors for a purchase that might not otherwise be possible. While many pilots buy craft to start businesses or for personal use, there are others who have a more altruistic mission...

So what is aerobics fitness pilots? Pilots is a rapidly growing fitness workout that has gained much popularity in today's world. The main reason is this: pilots offers you tremendous help benefits in just about every area your body, that most workout simply cannot achieve. It does so by balancing your body core, the main muscles in your body. While running and lifting weights can certainly improve certain areas of your body pot, only pilots can really improve just about every area of your body, and even your mind as well. Here's a quick history of aerobic fitness pilots, and exactly how it can benefit your health. First of all, pilots uses both the mind and the body to help you achieve better...

If you are a history buff there is much for you in the city of Dayton, Ohio. You have museums and a number of historical destinations to visit. One other great place to take in is the Dayton Aviation National Historic Park. Keep reading and learn about this local attraction. The Dayton Aviation National Historic Park was founded by Aviation Trail Inc. Aviation Trail Inc is a non profit group that was formed in 1981 to protect and educate people about the city of Dayton's unique aviation history. The park today is managed by a partnership between federal and local government and private citizens. There are four different parts of the park. You have the Wright Cycle Company and Hoover Block, the Paul...

The "Tarheel State" of North Carolina has an unusual boast. The state is home to the very first airplane flight, made on the sandy hills of the tiny town of Kitty Hawk on the chain of Barrier Islands known as the Outer Banks. Brothers Orville and Wilbur Wright may have lived in Ohio, but they took their flying contraption south in hopes of making it fly! The Wright brothers owned a bicycle shop in the town of Dayton, Ohio when the notion struck them to develop a flying machine. After a great many designs and problems, the duo completed their famous "Wright Flyer" using wood, metal, and canvas stretched across the wings. In order to fly the plane, the pilot must lay flat on his stomach to steer the...

Pilots young and old throughout the European continent need to stay sharp in their piloting skills. The flight deck can become a difficult place to work for those pilots who don't practice, stay focused, and understand every aspect of their job. While the public may think that hours upon hours of flight experience are enough to make a great pilot, they don't understand that taking a look at the airline industry from a different perspective is important from time to time. As well, pilots need to work on their skills outside of the flight deck in order to stay current with their licensing and certifications and prove their continued ability to safely fly airliners. One way in which pilots can get more...

In the next 10-20 years, Kenya Airways aims to grow into a decidedly dominant carrier in Africa with a notable presence in Asia, Europe and the America's while operating a modern fleet of new airplanes. Kenya Airways was on pace to become a world-class network airline by 2005. Kenya Airways growing fleet Despite the downturn in the aviation industry caused by events in 2001, the last three years have been a period of continued growth and innovation for Kenya Airways. The airline began its growth spurt with delivery of its first Boeing 767-300ER followed by 2 additional 767s in June and July of 2001. In 2002, the carrier renewed its regional fleet with the addition of four new 737-700s, making Kenya...

If you've always wanted to learn to drive trucks, the highest quality training will ensure you're on the right road. As used to be more common in years past, you could rely on the help of someone who's already experienced in the industry to "show you the ropes" over the course of a weekend or two. But as tempting as this is, in the long run, it's an irresponsible approach to take, as even the very best off-the-cuff training sessions fail to properly address everything that is needed to safely-and legally-operate a vehicle weighing up to 40 tons. Another approach is to enter a truck driver training apprentice program with a specific trucking company. This is a better method for learning because you...

Though private air charter services are used extensively by business and luxury class, still the aviation through air charters is unfamiliar to many people around the globe. Air charter services are best suited to executive business travel and personal vacations, as private air charters eliminates many time-consuming formalities but still provide extra features that are to be found no where else. It should be noticed that private air charters do not lack any facility from the conventional airlines, and air charter service providers make it dead-sure that the best facilities are offered to their customers, including, catering, food, ground facilities, and return services, etc. Let us have a detailed...

A Governmental commission, headed personally by the Prime Minister has been created in Russia recently in order to counteract the infringements in the sphere of intellectual property. As he stated earlier, little is done for the protection of intellectual property rights in Russia and, therefore, both the rights owners and the state are actually robed. Are there any changes today in this area? What contribution has customs service made in order to protect business intellectual property rights? How can the consumers be sure that when buying medicines, products or clothes of known manufacturers they will get the goods that they expect? It is certain that the problem has not been solved instantly...

Matt Tanner Aviation has been helping people just like you learn to fly and get their pilot license easily and affordably. To learn the best way to become a pilot, go to Getting a pilot license is a very fun and rewarding experience. There are guidelines set by the FAA that explain what you have to do in order to get a private pilot license. The basic requirements for a pilot license are as follows: Medical Certificate - You must pass the basic medical exam that all applicants are required to undergo, certifying that you meet the medical standards for safely operating an aircraft. More details about the medical certificate are discussed below. Age - You must be at least 16...

Have you got the traveller's itch? You know, that mild but persistent irritation perpetual tourists suffer from, accompanying staying in the same place for too long. Australia, with its plethora of natural beauty and man-made attractions, is like a siren song to many a wonderer. Alternatively, perhaps, you are related to one of the many Brits that has chosen a life in the sun and simply want to visit them. Whatever the lure, while Australia is indeed a fantastic place for a holiday, it is not exactly a stone's throw away and flight prices certainly reflect this fact. A flight from London Heathrow to Sydney and back will cover 33698 kilometres. For a ticket in July, British summer - Australian winter...

The position of airline first officer can often be a thankless one in the United Kingdom and elsewhere. After all, first officers have to put in years of hard work and low pay in order to advance to their dream job as a captain or administrator. Indeed, first officers do a lot of work with little short term reward. However, first officers who think this way need to realize that the years they put into their work with the airline are a test of their patience. In various ways, airline first officers can develop patience and bide their time for the next chance at advancement. One way in which an airline first officer can control their ambitions while going through the long process of advancement is to...

So what if your business trip is to the city of Ostrava which is not connected by Chicago or New York by direct flights? Now with private charter jet services operating to virtually to any destination in the world, you don't need to take a stop over at London or Prague; but can arrive straight away in Ostrava well ahead of time and in shape too. Nothing to worry if you have to fly even from Memphis, private jet operators fly you from your place straight to your destination; and no questions asked. Large corporations, men and women of wealth, have for long depended on chartering private jets which will rise to the service even at shortest notice. But why private jet service? When all that matters to...

Each and every year, many of us go on vacations. Vacations are a great way to relax, and get away from the everyday pressure of life. Over half of all American families take their vacation between April and September, meaning that they spend a lot of money on travel. Whether it's international or domestic travel, you can spend a fortune before you actually realize it. As we all know, traveling with cash or checks isn't always a wise decision. Renting cars, flying in airplanes, or checking into hotels is a much easier task if you have a credit card. Even though you may decide to use your credit cards for big purchases only, you'll find that the traveling experience will be a much smoother process...

Every year, the U.S. Tour Operators Association, a professional association of travel agentsand tour operators who arrange travel for more than 10 million travelers everyyear, runs an informal survey among members to name the world's top vacationdestinations. Year after year, one country tops the list of internationalvacation destinations - Italy, the heart of civilization, the cradle of romanceand the home of the Holy Sea. What is it that makes Italy sospecial? The spectacular scenery and warm, wonderful climate are only thebackground of the picture. Italyis a colorful mosaic of travel experiences, a delicious mélange of flavors andcultures that offers something for every traveler. From...

Founded in 1842, the Detroit Schools are one of the nations largest public school systems. The Detroit Schools system is a district of choice, and is open to children who live outside the city. The district offers numerous academic and career/ technical programs. Among these programs are: the Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies School (the only one of its kind in Michigan), Davis Aerospace (one of only a handful of schools in the country where students can obtain a pilots license), multiple award winning performing arts high schools, Detroit School of the Arts, and Crockett Technical High School (is a digital technology school). The Detroit Schools consist of 232 schools; 147...

There are two separate service options to choose from in the US army, full time active duty or a part time commitment through the army reserves. While, during a war, Active Duty Soldiers are deployed overseas, Army Reserve Soldiers take care of the situation at home, by serving as instructors, security personnel etc. In the event of natural disasters like floods or earthquakes, Army Reserve Soldiers support the relief and rescue operations. Active Duty and Reserve Jobs: Some of the army jobs are in fields like administrative support, which includes religious services, finance and administration. Arts & media jobs include graphic designers, journalists, musicians, broadcast technicians, and...

This groundbreaking leadership research by has received extensive endorsements and enthusiastic reviews from well-known prominent business, political, and academic leaders who either participated in the study or reviewed the research findings. You will discover the proven success habits and secrets of people who, in spite of difficult or life threatening challenges shaped their own destiny to become successful, effective leaders. The full results of this research will be presented in the upcoming book by Dr. Howard Edward Haller titled "Leadership: View from the Shoulders of Giants." The nine initial prominent successful leaders who overcame adversity that were interviewed included: Dr. Tony...

Flying an airplane can be likened to running a business. At some points in the life of a business, during the startup and initial growth for example, it is necessary to “hand fly” the business - you as an entrepreneur (pilot) must “control” the business directly and make large changes to its direction. In an airplane this is during takeoff and climbout and only lasts a few minutes. In business, it may last a few years. Airplanes are amazing pieces of machinery. During some portions of flight, it is required that a pilot make large changes and major corrections to the path of the aircraft. Takeoff and landing are obvious places where this comes to mind. This is called &ldquo...

Airplane crashes do not usually happen, but when it does, the passengers usually end up tragically killed or seriously injured. Aside from airplane crashes, however, there are many other types of aviation - related accidents. Aviation accidents are generally defined as any incident on a plane causing injuries due to negligence. Any type of mishap in an airplane before or after an air flight or during a flight, like sudden depressurization, unsecured carts, broken seats and negligent flight attendants, which may consequently result to passengers' injuries, can be qualified as an aviation accident. Thus, if you are inside the plane while it is still parked on the tarmac and you suddenly trip and fall...

How about that for a provocative question! I'm sure your immediate answer is "Of course!" But many people who answer in this way simply aren't really serious about achieving success. Let me explain. Recently, I had dinner with my best friend. I hadn't seen him for a while as he is currently training to be a commercial pilot. During dinner, we discussed the importance of having complete focus on achieving success. In my own case, I wanted to run an Internet business and this meant giving up my full time job so I could focus on learning the necessary skills and have the time to develop and run my business. The process has required me to invest lots of time, lots of hard work and sacrificing a lot of...

People buy for emotional reasons and justify their decisions with whatever logic they can find or create, no matter how ridiculous. -Joe Vitale So you want to buy an airplane! What's stopping you? Perhaps I can list a few things: 1. My spouse doesn't fly and doesn't support my flying habit. 2. I don't do enough flying. . . it's probably cheaper to rent. 3. I'm not rich.. . How could I afford an airplane of my own? O.K. Let's acknowlege that emotionally, WE WANT THE AIRPLANE! After all, who wouldn't? What could be more desireable than a brand new airplane, everything working, smell of new leather, and of course the turning heads every time you land your new airplane? Now comes the justification part...

When the average student or young professional thinks about the flight industry, they typically think of major carriers that fly international routes. After all, commercials and the use of these airlines by millions of passengers per year make it all but impossible not to think of them when provoked. However, potential flight professionals need to consider the bigger picture when thinking about the flight job market. There are many jobs for companies big and small throughout the world, with a job to fit almost any personal or professional need. As well, pilots and other flight professionals who want to see different parts of the world can find work almost anywhere. Pilots and mechanics alike have...

If you're planning on taking a trip on an airplane, no matter where, it's likely that you can benefit from airfare deals. There's not many of us that would turn down a cheap airfare if we could one, that's for sure. Gas prices have risen substantially, and all transportation costs are now following, so unless you're rolling in money, getting a great deal on your airfare is very important. After 911, there was a long period where you could find cheap airfares quite easily. People were frightened of terrorism, and nervous about the possibility of a breach of security. So nobody was keen to fly, which left the airlines with a big problem - lots of empty seats. So to try and get their planes full of...

So you want to study for a law degree take up a career as an attorney. Many people have misconceptions on what the legal profession is all about. Contrary to what you watch on TV and movies or from newspaper reports, attorneys do most of their work in offices and legal libraries instead of just socking out exciting legal cases in courtrooms. They meet clients in homes, offices, hospitals or even in prisons. So the career of a lawyer may not be as glamorous as what is commonly being portrayed or thought to be. Attorneys in private practices usually work long and irregular hours while conducting research, meeting and entertaining clients, or preparing legal papers during non-office hours. It is a fact...

The Federal Aviation Administration, FAA, under the Department of Transportation has specified in PART 91 -General Operating and Flight Rules. This deals with various aspects of the aircraft maintenance and servicing. They are classified into subsections numbered from 91.1 to 91.905 numbering in all about 60. They deal with topics such as the responsibility and authority of the pilot in command or if more than one pilot is required what are the terms right from airworthiness of civil aircrafts to carriage of narcotic drugs, marihuana, and depressant or stimulant drugs or substances. Such is the exhaustive lists of checks and maintenance procedures specified therein that it covers the entire aspect...

A radar distance learning program needs to be approved by the FAA to have value. There is a big demand for radar operators and technicians in the military, as well as in the civilian world. The majority of civilian air traffic controllers are employed by the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration). In the military, radar operators are responsible for determining the position of ships, tracking aircraft and missiles, directing artillery fire, forecasting the weather and aiding navigation. Radar operators also play a very important role as civilian air traffic controllers, ship navigators and service technicians. To become an FAA air traffic controller, you need to be a US citizen and be less than 30...

Before each flight, you do a preflight inspection of the aircraft that you are going to fly in. You make sure that it is airworthy, legal and safe to take to the skies. This is a very important step that you should never, ever skip. Another item to check is one that might not be in your aircraft checklist. That item is you. Make sure that before each flight you go over the "I'M SAFE" checklist. This will ensure that you are just as airworthy and safe as your plane. I - Illness: Make sure that you are not sick. You don't want to fly with a headache or other illness that will impair your flying ability. M - Medication: You don't want to be taking any medicines that will make you drowsy or weaken your...

I worked for many years in an office environment and would have enjoyed the experience if it was not for a number of over bearing and annoying colleagues. These people seemed to spend the whole day bitching and gossiping about other people which can make life at work very stressful and uncomfortable. After leaving school I was excited that I was now entering into the adult world. I was more than happy to leave behind me the childish ways of school life where people are constantly taking the mickey out of each other, which is apparently supposed to be fun and basically act like fools. This was certainly not what I saw as enjoyment. I eventually obtained a position working for an insurance company...