Aerotime

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

The association argued for keeping an additional set of eyes, ears and hands on the flight deck as a safeguard in high-workload situations or in case of crew incapacitation. Only after rigorous testing proved the safety of a two-person crew did ALPA agree to what is now the industry standard: two pilots on the flight deck.

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Pilot Flight Deck Cockpit Air Traffic Control 271

Aerotime

DECEMBER 20, 2024

In the previous installment of this two-part article , AeroTime took you through the initial stages of a routine commercial flight, from the pre-departure checks carried out by the pilots and cabin crew, to what is happening outside the aircraft, and from engine startup to taxi and take-off.

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Cabin Crew Descent Runway Approach 256

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

We will now begin our tour through a commercial airline flight, so sit back, relax, and enjoy the journey! Before departure Once you are onboard and safely seated, there will already be a rush of activity going on in the cabin around you.

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Cabin Crew Runway Clearance Knot 264

Aerotime

JULY 19, 2024

Following further discussion and analysis of the flight’s route, Flight 232 was given instructions to divert to Sioux City Gateway Airport (SUX) in Iowa. It was at this point that Denny Fitch, the off-duty training captain seated in the first-class cabin, offered his assistance and entered the flight deck of N1819U at 15:29.

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Runway Horizontal Stabilizer Airline Airlines 287

Aerotime

JUNE 20, 2024

Cabin Operations Cabin operations, and the need for highly-trained cabin crew to utilise well developed standard operating procedures, are critical for assuring the safety of all passengers within commercial aviation. Emphasis will be placed on maintaining trust and managing the narrative.

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Cabin Crew Runway Flight Deck Approach 100

Fear of Landing

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

There were two flight crew, two cabin crew, and 58 passengers on board when the aircraft, an ATR 72-212A (ATR 72-500) departed Coronel Adalberto Mendes da Silva Airport in Cascavel. Both pilots were very experienced, each with over 5,000 hours of flight experience. The flight crew confirmed SANPA.

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Knot Approach Descent Weather 89

Professional Pilot

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The flight deck has to meet certification criteria such as field of vision, ergonomic aspects, and instrumentation. In case of incapacitation, the cabin crew will have to open the cockpit to help the flying pilot. It is very relevant as we approach the single-pilot cruise concept.

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Pilot Cockpit Pilot in Command Cabin Crew 52