In this video I talk about the impact of lockdown on wildlife and the natural world. This is the second video I've made on this subject having uploaded the first at the beginning of lockdown when it had been in force in the UK for about a week. Now, after four weeks of lockdown in the UK and more or less time in other countries, there are consequences for the world's wildlife which are not the blessings we first thought. You may recall how in Venice's canals, the waters ran clean. Fish were seen in the clear waters and a dolphin was spotted exploring. Since then there have been wild boar in Barcelona, herds of deer appearing in urban areas of the USA, goats taking to the streets in a Welsh town, and even mountain lions making an appearance in the US suburbs. Pumas, coyotes, and all manner of other mammals and birds have appeared in areas where noise and pollution usually exclude them. Over the world's cities clouds of smog have cleared giving people views not seen for decades. The water and the air are cleaner as carbon emissions, nitrogen dioxide and other pollutants have been reduced by the huge reduction in human activity. It's an eco-warrior’s dream come true as aircraft are grounded and airlines go out of business. It is, after all, what they've been campaigning for and there's no sympathy on their part for the tens of thousands of airline staff who may end up on welfare. But while many are rejoicing, posting comments online about the 'Mother Earth healing' and the like; spare a thought for the wildlife that is hidden from view. You may have long since assumed that during lockdown the animals flourish, but not all them do and many of the rarest are now at even greater risk. The aircraft that many longed to see grounded were also the means by which ecotourists reached far off places. Ecotourism in many of those countries is now at standstill. The ecotourism industry is often the main source of funding for conservation in less developed countries. Those employed by ecotourism are now faced with months of unemployment, and many of their governments just don't have the wealth to furlough staff or pay grants to businesses while lockdown lasts. So the risk of poaching is now higher than ever in Africa, Asia, and in some European countries too where poachers take advantage of the reduced vigilance and weakened security. Companies in countries like Kenya that usually supply plants for the European market (plants that flown there, of course) are likely to close leaving thousands more unemployed and looking for alternative income, one of which is poaching from wildlife parks where the security is now relaxed. With wildlife safaris halted the rangers that remain at their posts are worried that the cameras will soon be replaced by rifl ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nT3ly7u19U

My recommended books, products, and equipment: https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/benlovegrove Aviatian Marketing Videos For Your Business: http://www.redspan.com In this edition: 1. Post Take-Off Checks - Why are we burning so much fuel? 2. Could pilots be sharing airspace with large UAV soon? 3. Lufthansa flight diverts to Manchester with extra passenger. 4. Featured airfield: Solent Airport. Chocks away then... 1. Two Air India pilots have been suspended after a flight on July 22 during which they forgot to raise the landing gear after take-off. The flight was from Kolkata to Mumbai but it was forced to divert to Nagpur when the crew thought they would not have enough fuel to reach Mumbai. The crew did notice the rate at which the aircraft was using fuel but it seems they didn't think to check the status of the landing gear. The aircraft struggled to gain height after take-off and cruised at about 230 knots at an altitude of 24,000 feet. They should have been cruising at 500 knots at 35,000 feet. The aircraft, an Airbus A320, is brand new and is one of the most fuel efficient airliners available today. However, the crew requested the diversion ninety minutes into what should have been a two and a half hour flight. The crew finally realised the error when preparing to land at Nagpur. 2. Small to medium sized drones flying below 400' have become commonplace. It hasn't taken long for them to evolve from prototypes to aircraft that are used in dozens of ways. However, how about a drone the size of a light aircraft? Pilots could soon be sharing the airspace with a UAV that has a wingspan of 14 metres. Singular Aircraft have developed an amphibious UAV which they've named the Flyox I. It has an empty weight of 2,200 kilos and is capable of carrying a payload of up to 1,850 kilos. It can take-off and land on paved and unpaved runways, and on water. It has a flight duration of about 60 hours. The design is intended for multiple roles including surveillance, Search and Rescue (SAR), transportation, agricultural spraying and sowing, and firefighting. For more information about the Flyox visit Singular Aircraft's website at singularaircraft.com. 3. As we all know and appreciate cabin crew are there for our safety and not just to serve the drinks. Their skills and training can be called into action for all kinds of reasons during a short or long haul flight. Lufthansa flight LH543 from Bogota to Frankfurt diverted to Manchester on July 26th when one of the passengers went into labour. The cabin crew swung into action and prepared an area towards the rear of the aircraft where the mother gave birth. Fortunately, there were three doctors on board so there was plenty of medical expertise available. The aircraft, an Airbus A ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sLZCQnhtt0

My recommended books, products, and equipment: https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/benlovegrove Would you like to sponsor more videos like this? Please visit: https://www.patreon.com/redspan Did you enjoy this video? Please consider leaving a tip: https://paypal.me/redspan How To Start An Airline. Get your aviation business airborne In this video I talk about starting an airline and running your own airline company. For some with a keen interest in aviation starting and running their own airline would be the fulfillment of a long held dream. If you're obsessed with aeroplanes what could be better than running a business that involves flying passengers and freight. The satisfaction of seeing your fleet (even if it's just one aircraft) and knowing your company is making a profit must be immense. But as we'll see starting an airline is far from easy, and running an airline, making a profit, and maintaining momentum over several years is harder still. Obviously, in a short video like this it won't be possible to cover all the aspects in detail but we can take a very high level view of this idea. A Brief Look At Airlines. The word airline conjures up images of fleets of aircraft that cost tens of millions each to buy and operate and which fly intercontinental routes. However, some airlines consist of one or two small aircraft flying in-country with a small team of pilots and administration staff running the show. For example, the Austrian based People’s Viennaline once had a fleet of just two aircraft. One of its routes used to be one of the world's shortest, with a flight lasting just eight minutes. They flew passengers from St. Gallen-Altenrhein Airport, Switzerland to Friedrichshafen Airport, Germany, thus saving them from a 77 km road trip around Lake Constance. However, the route has since been withdrawn and the airline has rebranded itself as simply 'People's'. This is an example of how airlines have to quickly adapt to changes in demand if they are to prosper. Airlines are launched for a variety of reasons; someone spots a gap in the market, an obvious need, or just has a new idea. If you've read Sir Richard Branson's autobiography you may be aware that Virgin Atlantic Airlines exists today due to an idea he had in 1984. Branson was in Puerto Rico airport about to fly to the British Virgin Islands when the flight was cancelled. So he hired an aircraft and wrote "Virgin Airlines" on a blackboard, then invited other delayed passengers to pay $39 for a seat to BVI. It wasn't long before he had sold every seat and the idea for Virgin Atlantic Airlines was born. But this one rare example of a good idea developed by someone who had the capital and drive to see it through. Market Analysis & Research. There is little point in starting a ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHL9IjYSGpI

My recommended books, products, and equipment: https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/benlovegrove In this video I describe the role of the Aircraft or Flight Dispatcher. You may also see this role described as the Airline Dispatcher or Flight Operations Officer, among other titles. Every commercial aircraft that takes off from an airport requires a team of people who ensure its departure is safe and on time. As well as the engineers who may have serviced the aircraft, the ground operations teams who load the cargo or passenger luggage, the cabin and air crew, there are the Flight Dispatchers. The Flight Dispatchers are responsible for coordinating all the services and preparations required to ensure an aircraft leaves on schedule. They start their day with a thorough examination of the current weather and the forecast for all their aircraft routes and destinations. They check the route for the intended flight and make any adjustments to it, having taken into account weather conditions en route or at the destination, and the operational status of airports. For this reason, Flight Dispatchers need to be able to confidently interpret weather data, NOTAMs, and other forms of information relating to aircraft in flight. Flight Dispatchers spend a lot of time communicating with colleagues on the ground, at the airport, and the flight crews aboard the aircraft. They arrange for the cleaning of passenger aircraft and the loading of cargo aircraft. They arrange for the refuelling, routine maintenance checks, and any ad hoc servicing that may be required on the aircraft. When you’re waiting in Departures to board your aircraft, it is the Flight Dispatcher who gives the green light for the gate to be opened for passenger boarding. It is the Flight Dispatcher who informs the air crew of the total weight of all cargo, luggage, and passengers. This is crucial information that needs to be accurate to ensure safe take off, flight, and landing. What skills do I need to become a Flight Dispatcher? If this is a career that interests you then you’ll need to have good communication skills, both written and spoken. You should be confident in using IT systems and be able to learn and adapt to programs and utility software specific to the role. Continued in the video... ### If you found anything of interest in this video then please subscribe to my channel by clicking the red SUBSCRIBE button. And don't forget to click the bell! That way you'll be notified directly of any new videos. While you're there please click the thumbs up button to give it a like, and post a comment to tell me what you liked about this video. Ask me a question, tell me what you liked or disliked. Finally, please share this video with friends, colleagues, and in social media so t ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kfRLR5svLw