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Single pilot operations: the aircraft evolution that fires up aviation debate

Aerotime

Aviation is not short of contentious issues, but none seem to fire up passions quite like that of the implementation of single pilot commercial operations. The first is Extended Minimum-Crew Operations (eMCOs), the other Single-Pilot Operations (SiPOs). On the other hand, SiPOs are end-to-end single-pilot operations.

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Low-Time Pilot Jobs and How to Build Airplane Hours

Pilot Institute

A lot of pilots think that once they get their Commercial Pilot’s License (CPL), they’ll immediately land a flying job. There are more opportunities than you might think for low-time pilots. Aerial surveying and pipeline patrol offer stable work, using both drones and airplanes. Unfortunately, it’s not that easy.

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Boeing Southeast Asia outlook: 234,000 new pilots, 4,720 new planes through 2043

Aerotime

Southeast Asia’s growing fleet – especially single-aisle airplanes – will play an important role in further connecting the region’s island geography and serving travel demand across the Asia-Pacific region, particularly routes to China and Northeast Asia,” Schulte added.

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Airplane Lights: What Each Light Does (Red/Green, Strobe, Beacon)

Pilot Institute

Is it a drone, or an airplane? In this article, we will explain all the different lights you may encounter on an airplane and their purpose. Taxi and landing lights improve pilots’ visibility. For example, the landing lights provide illumination for the pilots but also make the airplane more visible.

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Ultralight Aircraft | What Airplanes Can You Fly Without a Pilot License?

Thrust Flight

In this article I’ll cover exactly what airplanes you can fly without a pilot license. Love aviation but not sure you want to go through the time and expense of getting your pilot’s license? Believe it or not, there is a class of airplanes you can own and fly without oneultralights.

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FAA Recommends Adding AoA To All Airplanes

AV Web

A prominent proponent of angle of attack (AoA) indicators is applauding the FAA for recommending they be installed in all airplanes. The agency published a special airworthiness information bulletin (SAIB) recommending AOA systems be installed as standard equipment in new airplanes and retrofitted in the existing fleet.

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Airplane Lights and What They Mean

Thrust Flight

In this article were going to cover exactly what airplane lights mean. An important part of a pilot’s job is flipping switches. Not only does flipping switches look cool, but flipping the right switch at the right time is one thing that separates the good pilots from the great ones.