Air Facts

APRIL 14, 2025

This idea came from the airline industry, perhaps in the 1990s, with the well-intentioned goal of reducing airliner accidents. However, the text of the SAIB justifies its recommendations by citing transport category aircraft events, such as American Airlines flight 965 and Northwest Airlines 6231.

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Final Approach General Aviation Approach Wind Shear 90

AV Web

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Jeremiah FELIX is a pilot for a Canadian airline with concerns about the apparent move toward single-pilot airline operations. The rise of automation in aviation has transformed the flight deck, enhancing safety and operational efficiency by reducing pilot workload and minimizing human error.

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Pilot Cockpit Flight Deck Approach 98

Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Oh, and did I mention, most of this complex interaction between student and instructor takes place in a cramped and noisy cockpit “classroom,” in turbulence, and in a busy air traffic environment? While these CFIs come in all shapes, sizes, and backgrounds, they are each focused on student success and flight safety. Piece of cake.

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Flight Deck Pilot Federal Aviation Regulations Approach 93

iPad Pilot News

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

″/11″ – Kneeboard/Mountable Sport Case Pro delivers on all fronts, offering an aviation-grade case designed for the demands of the flight deck. The MyGoFlight Sport Case Pro offers an aviation-grade case designed for the demands of the flight deck. The iPad Pro 11″, Air 10.9″/11″

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Flight Deck Turbulence Pilot Weather 52

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Southwest Airlines will alter landing procedures from December 2024, in an effort to reduce injuries sustained by cabin crew members during turbulence, according to an internal memo. Southwest said that the changes are a result of the airlines “unwavering commitment to safety and well-being of our flight attendants”.

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Cabin Crew Turbulence Flight Deck Descent 265

Flying Magazine

APRIL 26, 2024

Innsbruck is one of the most beautiful and spectacular places on earth with an airport that can support a variety of airline equipment up to a small widebody such as the Boeing 767-300ER. BBJ-700 from PMDG showcasing the master quality and awesome terrain that LOWI provides, complete with snow-squall weather and violent turbulence.

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Crosswind Weather Knot Aileron 105

Professional Pilot

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Few airlines are willing to pay the cost of training pilots to use synthetic vision systems (SVS) effectively, so airliners are rarely equipped with them. Having them both in the same display reduces the pilot’s workload during the most demanding section of the flight. The CVS is available with the Pro Line Fusion flight deck.

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Flight Deck Primary Flight Display Approach Runway 52

Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Oh, and did I mention, most of this complex interaction between student and instructor takes place in a cramped and noisy cockpit “classroom,” in turbulence, and in a busy air traffic environment? While these CFIs come in all shapes, sizes, and backgrounds, they are each focused on student success and flight safety. Piece of cake.

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Flight Deck Pilot Federal Aviation Regulations Approach 52

Pilot's Life Blog

APRIL 9, 2024

The speed indicator itself connects to a series of hollow pipes in the plane that connects to the various instruments on the flight deck, known as the pitot static system. Static vents that measure static pressures are usually on the lower side of the plane, where the air stream isn’t as turbulent.

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Pitot Tube Indicated Airspeed True Airspeed Calibrated Airspeed 52

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

MAY 20, 2024

Currently this airport is a hub for Air China, China Cargo Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, DHL Aviation, FedEx, Juneyao Air, Shanghai Airlines, Spring Airlines, Suparna Airlines and UPS Airlines. One of the airline's check-in area. The view outside the terminal.

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Runway Descent Airlines Airline 59

Pilot Job Central

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Image: Stages in a turbine engine Geared Turbofan – A New Class In recent years a hybrid engine has entered airline service. There are different levels of warning systems, as well as logic behind the warning system inhibition during certain phases of flight. Turbine-powered airplanes continue to work, regardless of the weather.

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Pilot Airplanes Weather Air Traffic Control 52

AeroSavvy

MARCH 26, 2022

Delta Airlines L-100 departing Atlanta in 1972. Delta Airlines operated a fleet of four L-100 freighters in its cargo operation from 1966 to 1974. Alaska Airlines operated combi aircraft continuously from the 1940’s until 2017 when they replaced five 737-400 combis with 737-700 dedicated freighters.

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Flight Deck Cargo Weight-Shift-Control Pilot 52

Professional Pilot

JUNE 10, 2024

The Pro Plus upgrade adds synthetic vision; dynamic winds and temperatures; previews of weather in 3D and in profile view, which displays Internet-based icing and turbulence forecasts at various altitudes; and a terrain profile view that highlights potential hazards. They both remain airline-oriented, but can assist any pilot or operator.

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Flight Deck Weather NOTAMs Flight Plan 40

Aerotime

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

But it never hurts to know which are ranked as the safest low-cost airlines for that extra bit of confidence. The market share of the low-cost airline is growing. Globally, low-cost carriers represent 40% of airline capacity, although they are more prevalent in some markets than others.

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Airlines Airline Flight Deck Jet 228