Pilot Institute

DECEMBER 12, 2024

These two simple features power three of the most important cockpit instruments. The respective instruments for showing these readings are: The Airspeed Indicator (ASI) The Altimeter The Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI) Components of the Pitot-Static System Have you ever noticed the little L-shaped component on the front of an airplane?

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Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Combining the data shown on your cockpit instruments helps you make better judgments. One example is Indicated Airspeed (IAS), which is the airspeed you read directly from cockpit instruments. Using the VSI and Altimeter for Stability The vertical speed indicator and altimeter are your best tools for maintaining a steady altitude.

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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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Fear of Landing

DECEMBER 6, 2024

The controller confirmed a descent to 3,000 feet, the minimum safe altitude for BEGKA. 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.

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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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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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Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Can we simplify life by only talking about things that are actually displayed in the cockpit? For example, in a 200-feet-per-minute descent, a typical light plane will only gain a little speed. So what do we do with energy management? Even better, can we just use the underlying ideas and ignore this abstract term?

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