Aerotime

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

At the forefront of this technological push is European aerospace conglomerate Airbus, whose efforts to develop AI-driven cockpit technology have sparked intense opposition from pilot associations worldwide. And bear in mind, if you go to a one-man cockpit, you might as well go to a zero-man cockpit.”

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Pilot Flight Deck Cockpit Air Traffic Control 284

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Before departure Once you are onboard and safely seated, there will already be a rush of activity going on in the cabin around you. With all ground personnel off the aircraft, you will hear the familiar call over the aircraft’s public address (PA) system: “ Crew, arm the doors and cross-check ”.

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Cabin Crew Runway Clearance Knot 274

Pilot Institute

APRIL 4, 2025

Ongoing Training Youll have to spend a significant amount of time in training every year, both in the classroom and the cockpit. Youll interact with passengers, air traffic controllers, cabin crew, and other pilots. Proficiency is about developing and maintaining the skills you need in the cockpit.

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Pilot Checkride Cabin Crew Airplanes 98

Plane and Pilot

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Key themes: Gonzales reconstructs the chain of failures that contributed to the accident, the ingenious methods the pilots employed to steer a near-uncontrollable aircraft, and the collaborative efforts of the cabin crew, air traffic controllers, and emergency responders on the ground.

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Rudder Pilot Air Traffic Control Cabin Crew 93

Ask Captain Lim

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

To aid pilots’ recall, they act on the 5 C’s (CCCCC): C rew: Inform all cockpit crew members. C ontroller: Communicate with air traffic control and declare a distress call. Finally, the captain must “communicate” to keep relevant personnel informed.

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Air Traffic Control Cabin Crew Cockpit Pilot 52

Fear of Landing

OCTOBER 11, 2024

A Communication Breakdown at Oslo An SAS flight landed normally at Oslo but then evacuated, apparently due to a misunderstanding between the pilot and cabin crew. Despite an investigation including breathalyzer tests for all crew (which came up negative), the exact nature of this miscommunication remains a mystery.

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Pilot Air Traffic Control Final Approach Cabin Crew 94

Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 6, 2024

Full Understanding of Air Traffic Control When flying an aircraft, good pilots must have a clear understanding of air traffic management. Ground training will cover the basics of air traffic control and the lingo that pilots and controllers use.

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Pilot Air Traffic Control Weather Cockpit 52