One Mile at a Time

JULY 20, 2024

Tampa’s altimeter is 30.14.” ATC: “Southwest 425, roger, cancel approach clearance, go around runway 10. It seems like the most likely explanation here is that the pilots hadn’t set their altimeter correctly. For those not familiar with the altimeter, this is the instrument that measures the altitude a plane is at.

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Air Traffic Control Altimeter Runway Weather 141

Air Facts

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

In the cockpit of a modern GA airplane, there is probably only one person to do all of these jobsyou! Aviate, navigate, communicate To be an effective captain in a digital cockpit, you need to understand aviate, navigate, communicate beyond its classic meaning. George works for you.

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Pilot in Command Pilot Approach Airplanes 95

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

As you step into the cockpit and start learning, you’ll quickly realize it’s about building good habits that make flying second nature. Key Takeaways Maintaining proper situational awareness inside and outside the cockpit is essential for flight safety. Sometimes, even a short break from the cockpit can affect your performance.

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Pilot Weather Altimeter Cockpit 52

Plane and Pilot

MARCH 25, 2025

Although I havent spent much time around GB1s (except for drooling over them while they are on display and flying at airshows) I am always taken aback by how much larger the airplane appears to be in personparticularly, the tall, sweeping rudder that curves down to a sharp point with just enough ground clearance.

Knot 111

Knot Airplanes Runway Rudder 111

Pilot Institute

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Use the CRAFT acronym to note down departure clearances quickly. You may be asking for a clearance or reporting your position. Departure Clearance The departure clearance is a special type of radio call. Large airports usually have a dedicated frequency called Clearance Delivery. Why Why are you calling?

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Approach Clearance Pilot Air Traffic Control 52

AeroSavvy

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Boeing 767-300F flight deck Cockpit Setup – Go With the Flow! Captain and First Officer cockpit setup flows Once crews learn the flows, it takes only a few minutes to configure the aircraft for engine start. Here’s an example: Cockpit Windows – Closed and locked (pretty important!) 5000 feet. Squawk 2137.

Flight Deck 52

Flight Deck Clearance Runway Pilot 52

CockPit Conversation

JULY 27, 2017

There are no controllers, but there is highly trained person in the tower, dispensing altimeter settings, and traffic information, and generally doing everything a tower controller does except issue clearances and instructions. I don't know if other countries have this. I retune the ATIS and listen.

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Altimeter NOTAMs Runway Clearance 40