Do you know how our pilots are made aware of hazards and terrain around the aircraft? Each of our aircraft is equipped with a Terrain Awareness Warning System (TAWS) which shows the height of the nearby terrain compared to the aircraft's current altitude. It also gives alerts to the crew when approaching the ground or obstacles. | Toll Ambulance Rescue

The Sikorsky helicopter was not equipped with “Taws” -- a terrain avoidance warning system required in commercial airplanes and Medevac choppers to help pilots avoid steep terrain. | NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas

How to reject take off in the Boeing 737 The post explains how to safely reject a takeoff and separates the process into two phases: Low-speed phase (below 80 knots): Rejection is safer, as the energy required to stop the aircraft is lower. Pilots can reject takeoff for any non-normal event. High-speed phase (above 80 knots): Rejection is riskier due to increased kinetic energy, so it's only done for serious issues like fires, engine failures, or wind shear. If a reject decision is made, pilots

Just in time for National Aviation Day, we're sharing a special edition of Flight Fix, taking on a topic request from a viewer on how to approach your Take-Off Instrument Check. It's a great refresher whether you're flying VFR or IFR on your next trip. | Cirrus