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Aeromexico Pilot Tells JFK ATC To Relax, And It Gets Heated

One Mile at a Time

As an aviation geek, I love listening to air traffic control audio, and always enjoy the VASAviation YouTube channel, which does a great job covering noteworthy air traffic control interactions. Sure, it’s the middle of the night, but the airport also has a fair amount of traffic over those hours.

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Inside an Air Traffic Control Room: Navigating the Skies from the Ground

Flightworx

Air traffic control rooms are strategic nerve centres in the aviation industry. Subject to many Hollywood films, and shrouded in mystery, this guide uncovers some of the most intriguing aspects of air traffic control rooms. What do air traffic controllers do? What technology is used?

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AI in Avionics

AV Web

Modern FMS platforms equipped with AI can analyze vast amounts of data, including weather conditions, air traffic, and aircraft performance metrics, to optimize flight paths in real-time. Predictive Maintenance AIs impact extends beyond flight operations into aircraft maintenance.

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Turbulence Isn’t a Bigger Problem, But Airlines Want More Data to Avoid It

Flyertalk

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) took on the topic and presented ways to reduce severe turbulence overall during the annual safety briefing during the 2024 Annual General Meeting and World Air Transport Summit. The true challenge is identifying where turbulence events are taking place.

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Drone Lingo Simplified: Acronyms Every Pilot Needs To Know

Pilot Institute

FAA Federal Aviation Administration The FAA is the US federal government agency in charge of aviation standards, air traffic control, airspace safety, and the certification of personnel and aircraft. Pilots are required to check for NOTAMs along their relevant routes or locations before the start of a flight.

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The Complete Home Flight Simulator Setup Guide (2025)

Pilot Institute

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. Trying to tune the approach frequency with the mouse in turbulence is frustrating.

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Soaring Over the Rainbow Nation: A Journey as a South African Pilot

Air Facts

Each region presents unique flying challenges, from the gusty winds around Cape Town’s mountains to the humid, turbulent air over Gauteng in Summer. These diverse conditions keep me on my toes and continuously learning, making every flight both a challenge and a joy. It’s not just about the stunning views, though.

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