Air Facts

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Thats especially true for instrument pilots, where Air Traffic Control sounds like they are running the show, the avionics seem to direct the flight along predefined routes, and the autopilot actually flies the airplane. These categories apply whether youre flying a Cub on a summer evening or a business jet on an RNAV approach.

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One Mile at a Time

JULY 20, 2024

We can now add yet another near catastrophe to the list, and this might just be the scariest one we’ve seen so far… Southwest 737 MAX has near disaster on approach to Tampa This incident happened on Sunday, July 14, 2024, and involves Southwest Airlines flight WN425 , scheduled to fly from Columbus (CMH) to Tampa (TPA).

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Inflight Pilot Training

MARCH 13, 2025

Not Studying Enough Outside of Flight Lessons The Mistake: Many student pilots believe that learning to fly is all about time in the cockpit, neglecting the equally important ground school and self-study. This leads to unstable approaches, excessive pitch changes, and increased workload in the cockpit.

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AV Web

JANUARY 1, 2025

This proactive approach allows for timely repairs and part replacements, reducing downtime and enhancing safety. AI can improve the efficiency and accuracy of communication between aircraft and air traffic control. Imagine a small display that reads the controllers voice and displays it much like captions on video.

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Plane and Pilot

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Why its important: This biography rightfully frames the Wrights as systematic inventors who used a disciplined approach to engineering challenges. Langewiesches approach favors straightforward diagrams and plain language, and was long a staple flight training resource that remains relevant.

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Fear of Landing

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

I strongly suspect that the flight crew of Southwest flight 2504 were watching the business jet before it even entered the runway and that the conversation in the cockpit went something like “What’s that jet doing? The controller didn’t seem to notice that the readback was incomplete. Dammit, it is.

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Inflight Pilot Training

MARCH 30, 2025

Youll learn how to navigate, communicate with Air Traffic Control, interpret weather, and conduct instrument approaches to airports, all without relying on whats outside your window. An instrument rating unlocks access to: Airports with IFR approaches (ILS, RNAV, VOR, etc.) A busy Class B airport?

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Pilot Institute

APRIL 4, 2025

One cross-country flight of 250 nautical miles, including three different instrument approaches at different airports. One cross-country flight of 250 nautical miles, including three different instrument approaches at different airports. Youll interact with passengers, air traffic controllers, cabin crew, and other pilots.

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Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 12, 2025

The throttle controls engine power, determining your speed and altitude adjustments. At Leopard Aviation, we provide hands-on training to ensure these controls feel intuitive. Our approach guarantees youll be comfortable handling any maneuver when flying a small plane, even in challenging conditions.

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Inflight Pilot Training

MARCH 9, 2025

This leads to better performance on FAA exams and a greater sense of confidence in the cockpit. Pilots must simultaneously interpret flight instruments, adjust controls, communicate with air traffic control, and monitor changing weather conditions.

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Before the aircraft begins to move, on the left-hand ( port ) side of the aircraft you may also notice the ground crew waving a thin red flag at the captain (who always sits, aviation convention dictates, in the left-hand seat in the cockpit of fixed-wing aircraft). Part two will soon be available on AeroTime.

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Fear of Landing

DECEMBER 6, 2024

During the final stages of the flight, air traffic control told the pilot to expect the RNAV A approach to Montgomery County. The pilot asked for the RNAV GPS RWY 14 approach, which had lower minimums. His troubles began before he even started the approach. The Mooney continued its approach.

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Fear of Landing

AUGUST 9, 2024

An airfield traffic pattern, also known as a circuit, is a standard path used by air traffic approaching the runway. A standard traffic pattern by [Wikimedia user Begoon]([link] Left-hand patterns are most common because it allows the pilot, in the left seat of the cockpit, to keep the runway in sight.

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Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Or perhaps you’re designing a fully-fledged cockpit that rivals real-world flight training rigs. Also, none of the online Air Traffic Control (ATC) networks (like VATSIM ) work with the Xbox. Advanced Controllers One of the most frustrating aspects of flight simulation is adjusting cockpit controls.

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Vintage Aviation News

JUNE 18, 2024

Halverson, became famously known as the “Candy Bomber” because he began the practice of dropping sweets on tiny parachutes fashioned from handkerchiefs to the children in West Berlin as his cargo plane approached touchdown in the besieged city back in 1948. photo via Wikipedia) The 2024 recreation of the “Candy Drop.”

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Pilot Institute

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Talking to air traffic control (ATC) while flying IFR is challenging in the beginning, but with time and practice, you can master it! You cant rely on visual cues to avoid other traffic – or even navigate accurately. The controller will clear you for the approach when you get close to the airport.

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Air Facts

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

These maneuvers include an engine failure on takeoff, loss of lift on the wing during departure, en route, and approach, crosswind landings, wind shear scenarios, engine inoperative landings, low visibility landings, crash landings and evacuation. I believe that airline pilots are the most scrutinized profession in the world.

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Inflight Pilot Training

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

To help you make the best choice, lets break down the key differences between these two approaches in greater detail. Some pursue careers as air traffic controllers, ensuring safe aircraft movement. Both paths can lead to a successful career in aviation, but each has distinct advantages and challenges.

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Fear of Landing

JULY 26, 2024

On Monday, the 22nd of July, a Lancair Super ES crashed on approach to Wittman Regional Airport (KOSH) flying into the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. Oshkosh is the aviation event in the US and during the event, KOSH becomes the world’s busiest control tower. Lancair N18BG: Lancair Fisk Approach Control: All right Lancair.

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Ask Captain Lim

AUGUST 18, 2024

The main wreckage, including the flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder, remains missing. In contrast, the Malaysian Air Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) recently solved one significant mystery. I remember this case vividly as I was holding in the air for the weather to improve at the same time on that day.

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Pilot's Life Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

In aviation, clarity about cockpit roles is key for career success. The cockpit crew typically consists of two main roles: the Captain and the First Officer. Our training programs at Leopard Aviation emphasize this balance, ensuring that aspiring pilots appreciate both the leadership and supportive elements of a cockpit team.

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Fear of Landing

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Landed Without Incident In this recent Reddit post, an air traffic control operations manager is full of righteous indignation and I can’t say that I blame them. BODYCAM These situations outside of the cockpit remind me that in aviation, it’s not the destination, it’s the journey.

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Aerotime

APRIL 2, 2025

On November 25, 2024, a Swiftair Boeing 737-400 tragically crashed during its approach to Vilnius Airport (VNO) in the early hours of the morning. Moreover, the situation was worsened by communication issues between the crew and air traffic control. At 03:26:15, the aircraft entered the final approach phase.

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Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The two most useful benefits have been ADS-B datalink weather and a real-time traffic display in the cockpit, delivered by the network of ADS-B ground stations in the U.S. Call the controller or a flight service specialist. Where is the traffic? What is the best IFR route and which approach can I expect?

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Aeroclass Blog

APRIL 24, 2024

Yet, it is obvious that such a purpose is related to air traffic control. What are approach lights? The first lights for anyone controlling the aircraft to notice when landing are the ones located directly prior to the runway. Let’s overview them in more detail. What does REIL stand for?

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Pilot Institute

MARCH 17, 2025

A safety pilot is a licensed pilot who acts as an extra pair of eyes and ears in the cockpit. Instead, they monitor the airspace, communicate with air traffic control if necessary, and step in to prevent potential hazards. Suppose you and another pilot practice simulated instrument approaches in a Cessna 172.

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Pilot's Life Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

At Leopard Aviation , we train pilots to balance comfort with responsibility, ensuring they make informed decisions in the cockpit. These policies are designed to minimize distractions and maintain a professional environment in the cockpit. Regulations do not explicitly prohibit it, but safety remains the priority.

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Pilot Institute

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Flying at non-towered airports can feel like stepping into a space where youre both the pilot and air traffic controller. youll need to master the basics of situational awareness, traffic patterns, and CTAF communication can make non-towered operations not only manageable but smooth and predictable.

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Pilot's Life Blog

JULY 10, 2024

Among these tech tools are Air Traffic Controllers who provide ATC clearance as the pilot approaches the landing area. Holding Positions and Their Meanings Another thing to be aware of from the cockpit is the holding positions. Learn Taxiing Alongside Everything That Comes Before and After!

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Pilot's Life Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Ground school provides the theoretical knowledge needed to understand aviation principles, which youll later apply in the cockpit. Air Law : Knowing the rules of the sky is essential for every pilot. Regulations and Air Traffic Control : The skies are full of rules, and understanding them is vital to your safety and success.

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Airspeed Junkie

AUGUST 1, 2024

Daily responsibilities include pre-flight checks, weather analysis, creating and filing flight plans, coordination with ground crews and air traffic controllers, and continuous in-flight monitoring and communication. Pilots spend significant time in aircraft cockpits, airport settings, and training facilities.

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Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 6, 2025

The road to earning your wings comes with challenges, from mastering flight theory to developing practical skills in the cockpit. We teach the way you learn best and on your schedule; we want Our expert instructors and hands-on approach ensure that you not only pass but excel in your training.

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Pilot Institute

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Airlines have shifted their focus toward getting pilots into the cockpit faster, with less emphasis on formal education. Flying Without a Degree—Paths to Becoming a Pilot Looking for a more alternative approach? They offer courses that lead directly to the cockpit. Let’s explore these options and see how they measure up.

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Tradewind

MAY 17, 2022

Meanwhile, pilots who joined the industry in the 1990s during a cyclical hiring boom are approaching mandatory retirement age, compounded by many airlines’ decision to trim ranks during the pandemic through encouraging early retirements of their senior and best-paid pilots.

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Inflight Pilot Training

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

The aviation industry has already welcomed AI-driven technologies that enhance flight planning, streamline air traffic management, and refine cockpit operations. Its applications span the industry, touching everything from the cockpit to the control tower, and its influence is growing by the day.

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Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

You’ve got to study from books, do tricky things in airplanes, and talk on the radio to air traffic controllers. Different learning styles require different approaches. Here’s the Basic Pomodoro Approach Study for 25 minutes. It’s easy to feel stressed out and not know where to start.

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Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Unusual vibrations or control forces. You should frequently check the aircraft’s surfaces that are visible from the cockpit, such as windshield wipers, wing leading edges, or propeller spinners. Listen to Air Traffic Control (ATC) advisories about icing conditions.

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