Gagliano Law Offices

10/18/2022

Good morning! Pilots always remember your VFR cloud clearances - look up 14 CFR 91.155 if you need a refresher

09/06/2022

Anyone want an ice cream cone? You have to climb up to FL 450 to get it. . .

09/05/2022

Good morning Central Park

06/02/2022

I'm honored that today I was included on the Florida Bar's list of new Board Certified Aviation Attorneys. More details in my firm's announcement:

June 1, 2022 The Florida Bar announced today that John Gagliano has earned the prestigious Aviation Law Board Certification. Attorney board certification is officiated by the Florida Supreme Court and administered by the Florida Bar. The Florida Bar thoroughly evaluates all board-certified lawyers f...

05/06/2022

Beautiful morning on the flight line in Orlando

02/21/2022

This morning CBS News featured my comments about the two unfortunate helicopter crashes that happened over the weekend. These two helicopters - an MD 500N and a Robinson R44 - are very different machines though it seems they both suffered mechanical problems.

John Gagliano provides aviation commentary on two helicopter crashes in Miami, Florida and Newport Beach, California over the weekend of February 18, 2022. This clip aired nationally on CBS Mornings.

10/21/2021

Full moon rising over the Long Island Sound from altitude.

08/27/2021

On this date in 1980 the FAA certified the MD-80 aircraft for operation with a 2-pilot crew. This was revolutionary because at that time airlines typically flew with a 3-person flight crew. The pilots’ union feared losing 1/3 of pilot jobs and it sued to challenge the FAA’s certification citing safety. Today, two-pilot airline crews are standard. Read more about the MD-80 in my blog post.

On this date in 1980 the FAA certified the MD-80 aircraft for operation with a 2-pilot crew. This was revolutionary because at that time airlines typically flew with a 3-person flight crew. The pilots’ union feared losing 1/3 of pilot jobs and it sued to challenge the FAA’s certification citing ...

06/15/2021

Eighty years ago, on June 16, 1941, Washington National Airport opened for business. Now called Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, the airport served 23.9 million passengers in 2019.