Approach Cockpit Flight Computer 
Pilot Institute
NOVEMBER 30, 2024
Deciding between a traditional round-dial cockpit and a modern glass cockpit can be a big deal for some pilots. Round-dials teach you hands-on skills, while glass cockpits use fancy technology to help you see what’s going on around you. Learning these differences will help you pick the right kind of cockpit for you.
Plane and Pilot
JANUARY 29, 2025
Unsurprisingly, newer airplanes with upgraded glass cockpits tend to cost more, while older aircraft with classic steam gauges tend to cost less. Paper charts and supplements Even if you plan to fly with an EFB, its still a good idea to keep paper backups of whatever documents you need during a flight.
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iPad Pilot News
OCTOBER 8, 2024
In addition to displaying digital charts and navigation data in the cockpit, the iPad is also very good for both organization and as a training resource on the ground. Student pilots can take advantage of all these benefits and use the iPad to save time and money during flight training with great apps available from the App Store.
iPad Pilot News
OCTOBER 8, 2024
In addition to displaying digital charts and navigation data in the cockpit, the iPad is also very good for both organization and as a training resource on the ground. Student pilots can take advantage of all these benefits and use the iPad to save time and money during flight training with great apps available from the App Store.
Plane and Pilot
JANUARY 30, 2025
Modern simulators like X-Plane and Microsoft Flight Simulator offer incredibly realistic graphics, aerodynamic modeling, and dynamic weather environments. For student pilots, this can be an invaluable tool for practicing everything from traffic patterns and VFR navigation to emergency procedures and instrument approaches.
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. Attitude indicator and altimeter: Use the attitude indicator to maintain your desired pitch angle for level flight.
Fear of Landing
MAY 3, 2024
For the unmanned test, the pilot controlled the aircraft from a remote cockpit with a curved screen offering a panoramic view of the instruments. The second pilot put on protective gear and approached the aircraft with a “high-voltage trained hook man” to shut down the electrical systems.
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