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 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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Vintage Aviation News

JANUARY 30, 2025

Chet Smith, who had learned to fly the Coronado as co-pilot to DeLorenzo, said his altimeter over the target indicated less 50 feet. Note the radome above the cockpit. “Machine gun fire you could definitely hear the firing, even from the cockpit and over the noise of all four engines. Mission accomplished!”

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Horizontal Stabilizer Final Approach Tail Runway 111

Plane and Pilot

MARCH 25, 2025

Keeping with the American theme, Wichita, Kansas-produced Garmin G3X Touch instrument packages come standard for the front and rear cockpits. As I climbed into the aft pilots seat, I was immediately impressed by the minimalistic, clean cockpit and the fit. Philipp moved here to the U.S.

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Knot Airplanes Runway Rudder 111

Fear of Landing

JANUARY 17, 2025

Four minutes missing from recording equipment Robert Plummer from the BBC reported that both the South Korean and US analysis of the cockpit and flight data recorders showed the recorders were missing the four minutes leading up to the collision. So the 737 T/R uses radio altimeter to enable the reversers.

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Thrust Altimeter Cabin Crew Instrument Landing System 59

Vintage Aviation News

DECEMBER 25, 2024

We also used a restored Venom cockpit owned by Tony Collins, and a partial cockpit supplied by Naylan Moore. For those interested, the book’s Bantam publisher illustration conflate two and single seat cockpits, while another technical expert was critical of how the electrical failure could topple a pressure driven altimeter.)

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Cockpit Altimeter Runway Pilot 98

Flight Training Central

APRIL 15, 2024

Every moment in the cockpit is precious, especially given the costs associated with flight training. What does your altimeter say to start the maneuver? Making the most out of your training time is vital to become a safe and skilled pilot. Here are four quick tips: Have a backup plan if the weather doesn’t permit Plan A.

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Altimeter Weather Airplanes Cockpit 98

Plane and Pilot

APRIL 1, 2025

Altimeter set. I closed my eyes and drank in a gulp of the cool air coming through the cockpit. I set the speed at 1,400 rpm. I focused on temperatures and pressures for several minutes, waiting for the oil to warm. I went through another checklist: headset, radio, controls, fuel flow, and mag. Pitch trim neutral. Fuel pump on.

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Fear of Landing

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

The cockpit recordings during the final approach and the flight data on impact are sure to be of particular interest. inHg Remarks: Cumulus clouds 6/8 coverage, sea level pressure 1014.9 hPa Delta released a statement that the Endeavor Air flight crew of flight 4819 were experienced and trained in wintry conditions.

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Runway Tail Knot Altimeter 59

Flying Magazine

APRIL 26, 2024

The T-54A is a pressurized turboprop with state-of-the-art avionics, including multifunction displays with a digital moving map, an integrated GPS/inertial navigation system, ADS-B, a flight management system, weather radar, radar altimeter, and a cockpit data recorder. READ MORE: U.S.

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Airspeed Junkie

AUGUST 2, 2024

Cockpit and Avionics Sitting in the cockpit of a Cessna 172, one is immediately struck by the advanced Garmin G1000 NXi avionics suite that dominates the instrument panel. First introduced in 2005, this all-glass cockpit revolutionized the flying experience for pilots by providing a comprehensive and intuitive interface.

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iPad Pilot News

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

We’ve been flying with the Apple Watch since it first launched, and it’s become increasingly useful every year for both preflight weather checks and as an in-cockpit resource. It includes a GPS and compass for backup navigation and a bright sunlight readable screen for easy viewing in the cockpit.

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Pilot Altimeter Weather NOTAMs 52

Pilot Institute

MARCH 13, 2025

Glass cockpit HSIs integrate maps, weather, and traffic for better situational awareness. The HSI has found its home in modern glass cockpit avionics, along with the altimeter and airspeed indicator. Glass cockpits are digital flight instrument systems that replace traditional analog dials and gauges with digital displays.

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VOR Cockpit Altimeter Weather 52

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

If youre in the aircraft, set the altimeter to 29.92 If you dont have access to an altimeter, you can manually calculate the pressure altitude. Conclusion The E6B is an incredible tool, and once you understand how to use it, you will find that it empowers you in the cockpit. and read the altitude shown. Subtract it from 29.92.

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WayMan

DECEMBER 12, 2024

When stepping into the cockpit, one of the most important instruments that a pilot relies on is the airspeed indicator. The Airspeed Indicator: A Pilot’s Essential Tool At the heart of IAS measurement is the airspeed indicator, a key instrument located on the cockpits instrument panel.

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Indicated Airspeed True Airspeed Altimeter Cockpit 52

Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Can we simplify life by only talking about things that are actually displayed in the cockpit? The altimeter will tell us how much height we’ve gained, but estimating how fast the needles are turning (or the tape is sliding past) is a lousy way to tell how fast the altitude is changing. So what do we do with energy management?

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Airplanes Descent Pilot Altimeter 95

iPad Pilot News

DECEMBER 17, 2024

For those new to aviation or those making the leap from paper charts, there comes a point when a decision is necessary on which app to use in the cockpit. Its a great backup for charts in the cockpit too. When you break it down though, the real question you should be asking is which app is best for me.

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Fear of Landing

DECEMBER 6, 2024

They anchored the Mooney to heavy rigging in the tower and were finally able to make it to the cockpit. ” He explained that the fog was like “pea soup” and that he thought his altimeter wasn’t working correctly. Everyone had to trust their training, and there was no margin of error, the firefighters said.

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Approach Runway Air Traffic Control Descent 92

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. Yesterday I was inbound to an airport overseen by a Flight Services Specialist. I retune the ATIS and listen.

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Flight Training Central

OCTOBER 11, 2024

They gave me a squawk code and the altimeter setting, and with that, the flight was underway. Organization in the cockpit is everything. After takeoff, I contacted Cincinnati Approach: “Cincinnati Approach, Student Pilot Skyhawk 2135S, four miles south of I69 with request.” The reply came back quickly: “Skyhawk 2135S, say request.”

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Approach Runway Airplanes Altimeter 52

Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 6, 2025

With IFR certification, pilots are able to navigate solely by reference to aircraft instruments, rather than relying on visual cues outside the cockpit. This includes adding systems like an artificial horizon, a certified GPS, and a reliable altimeter.

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Instrument Flight Rules Visual Flight Rules Weather Altimeter 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!)

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Flight Deck Clearance Runway Pilot 52

AeroSavvy

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Airlines are upgrading older cockpits with newer displays, so this old indicator will soon become a relic. The Honeywell SI-800 Airspeed/Mach Indicator has been a standard instrument on the Boeing 737, 747, 757, and 767 for decades. Boeing stopped installing the stand-alone indicator in favor of modern, reliable flat panel displays.

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Pitot Tube Indicated Airspeed Knot Altimeter 52

Pilot Institute

DECEMBER 12, 2024

ATC will let you know the current altimeter setting in their reply. Altimeter 30.02 Tips for Practicing in the Cockpit Youve done all you could on the ground. The fourth W (With), can be omitted in your initial call. You dont generally have to listen to ATIS for airports where you dont mean to land.

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Approach Clearance Pilot Air Traffic Control 52

Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 16, 2024

When it’s your turn in the cockpit, you’ll know what to do—whether it’s a routine landing or something urgent. But this can be hard to judge when the altimeter is so sensitive. As a pilot, you will need time to master it. A good landing is all about timing and coordination. We’ll guide you through the steps.

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Airplanes Descent Approach Runway 52

Pilot Institute

MAY 25, 2024

High-pressure conditions decrease altimeter accuracy, affecting terrain clearance and aircraft spacing. An ADS-B In device allows you to receive FIS-B in the cockpit from almost anywhere in the country. FDC NOTAMs also provide information about TFRs and other special airspace.

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iPad Pilot News

MARCH 27, 2025

Altimeter+ Calculates the altitude of your current location via GPS, or from the built-in barometer included on newer iPhones and iPads.Offers Apple Watch app. Airbus FlySmart Airbus offers a collection of apps for pilots to assistwith performance planning, maintenance and other operational guidance when flying these airplanes.

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Weather Pilot Flight Plan Airplanes 52

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 10, 2024

The “Flying Pencil,” as it is often called, contained the first glass cockpit, eliminated the flight engineer position, and created an Engine Indication and Crew Alerting System (EICAS) designed to lead pilots step by step through aircraft systems failures. Just like the airline glass cockpits, this is called systems integration.

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