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EASA ATPL theory exams: how the subjects and rules fit together
The ATPL subjects by code for aeroplanes and helicopters, the 75% pass mark, the 18-month window and how to plan your sittings.
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Fully airworthy, seconds from disaster: CFIT, GPWS and TAWS
Controlled Flight Into Terrain happens to aircraft that are working perfectly. How GPWS and TAWS differ, and why earlier awareness buys the time that saves lives.
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FADEC and EECU: the digital brain of modern engines
In many modern aircraft the pilot selects power — and a computer with full authority decides how to deliver it. What FADEC does, why it is dual-channel, and why its degraded modes deserve your attention.
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Loss of control in flight: the leading helicopter accident category
According to EASA's Annual Safety Review 2025, LOC-I remains the most frequent helicopter accident category over the past five years — and the pattern points to people and energy, not technical failure.
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