Aerotime
APRIL 3, 2025
Largely gone are the days when pilots had to manually control their aircraft from engine start-up to shut down by keeping their hands rigidly fixed on the controls at all times. As a result, the first autopilot was developed to introduce an element of control on the trajectory of airplanes. What is an autopilot?
Aerotime
MARCH 25, 2025
The event, hosted by the airlines CEO Jzsef Vradi, revealed the announcement that the carrier would be introducing the first of its factory-fresh Airbus A321XLR long-range narrowbodied aircraft on a new route being introduced between the UK and Saudi Arabia.
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Pilot Institute
MARCH 28, 2025
To fly an aircraft that weighs more than 12,500 pounds or a jet (regardless of weight), pilots require a type rating. no control surfaces). To fly an aircraft that weighs more than 12,500 pounds or a jet (regardless of weight), pilots require a type rating. What Is an Aircraft Category?
Pilot Institute
APRIL 22, 2025
The requirement applies to private, commercial, and airline transport pilots, as well as flight engineers and navigators who fly internationally. You may pilot aircraft with a Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW) of 1320 pounds, carry no more than one passenger, and fly only during the daytime up to 10,000 feet MSL (or 2,000 AGL).
Fear of Landing
APRIL 18, 2025
The F27 now had the registration TC-MBG and was operated by MNG Airlines, a Turkish air cargo airline established in 1996 to offer scheduled cargo flights to Germany and England. MNG Airlines was Turkey’s first private cargo airline and recently celebrated 25 years of service.
One Mile at a Time
MAY 28, 2024
The company has just unveiled its newest business class product, which offers a flat bed with direct aisle access for airlines on a budget, or airlines that care about the environment, or something like that. So seat movement isn’t controlled by anything electronic, but rather the seat moves based on the passenger’s movement.
Pilot's Life Blog
JANUARY 12, 2025
Flying a small plane at lower altitudes allows pilots to navigate visually and avoid the complexities of high-altitude air traffic control. When flying a small plane, staying within the appropriate altitude ensures better control and a more comfortable experience, especially in turbulent weather.
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