Aerotime

AUGUST 2, 2024

The campaign argued that eMCOs would mean an “increased workload” for the remaining pilot and the “elimination of a critical layer of monitoring, cross-checking, and operating redundancy provided by a second pilot on the flight deck”. But what would be the advantages if eMCOs and SiPOs were implemented? Is it simply about profits?

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Pilot Cockpit Flight Deck Cargo 328

Aerotime

JUNE 7, 2024

These included interruptions and incidents of multitasking that were happening on the flight deck during critical moments of ground navigation. NTSB investigators cited numerous factors that contributed to the American Airlines captain’s mistake in continuing along the wrong taxiway and crossing the occupied runway without a clearance.

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Air Traffic Control Runway Clearance Airplanes 269

Aerotime

DECEMBER 20, 2024

We will also examine the next most critical phase of our flight, from descent and deceleration to the approach and landing phases, even touching upon what happens when the aircraft arrives safely at the gate. Of course, they also double up to act as the PA system for announcements to the passengers.

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Cabin Crew Descent Runway Approach 256

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 294

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Yakobchuk Viachelev / Shutterstock One of the last activities you may notice before the doors close will be the flight dispatcher entering the flight deck to hand over any last-minute paperwork, the final passenger and fuel figures, and a finalized load sheet to the flight crew. Be sure to keep a good look out for it.

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Cabin Crew Runway Clearance Knot 268

AV Web

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Alef’s aircraft has a self-centering gimballed flight deck suspended in a screened platform that houses both the wheels and the electric motors that drive it. In flight, the platform changes attitude as circumstances demand while the flight deck always remains level.

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Flight Deck Approach 89

Flight Training Central

MAY 28, 2024

Sitting in the flight deck during the cruise portion of any flight may have a tendency to become monotonous. But as the destination traffic pattern approaches, workload increases dramatically. A firm understanding of the proper terminal area procedures is essential for staying safe as you depart or approach the airport.

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Crosswind Runway Air Traffic Control Clearance 98

Air Facts

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

If the glide slope failed, the Policy Manual permitted crews to revert to the Localizer Approach minimus. Having flown into O’Hare as Captain on the Convair 880, Boeing 727, and the Boeing 767 many times for over 20 years, I was looking forward to a routine approach. The flight crew reviewed the ILS 14L approach.

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Approach Checkride Descent Cockpit 98

AV Web

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The company’s GPS 155 became the first certified GPS receiver to achieve FAA TSO-C129 Class A approval for instrument approaches in 1994. The landmark GPS 430 and 530 moving-map navigators came along four years later in 1998, followed in 2004 by the introduction of the G1000 integrated flight deck.

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Flight Deck General Aviation Approach Pilot 96

AV Web

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Both autopilots echo performance and reliability features shared with Garmins GFC 700 autopilot, designed for installation in integrated flight decks. Pilots also have access to coupled approaches and can fly GPS, ILS, VOR, LOC and back course procedures when interfaced with a compatible GPS navigator.

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VOR Flight Deck Approach Pilot 85

Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

It’s simply an attitude and the way we approach each and every flight. My answer is simple: I am looking to see which students I would want to share the flight deck with because they had studied the hardest and were eager to learn more. This approach improves the odds. Image: Adobe Stock 6.

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Pilot Flight Deck Approach Weather 100

Professional Pilot

JULY 2, 2024

and was recently certified for steep-approach operations by the U.S. The G280 is also steep-approach certified and features recent enhancements increasing comfort and safety, including a lower cabin altitude and new exterior LED lights. or 5,600 nm/10,371 km at Mach 0.90. It can connect London to São Paulo at Mach 0.90

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Flight Deck Approach Hangar Pilot 75

Northstar VFR

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Things that you consistently need during a flight might be better kept close at hand, either in a side pocket or on your kneeboard for quick access. Managing resources and keeping the flight deck organized promotes safe and stress-free flying. which can act as a handy “cheat sheet” in flight. What Does a Kneeboard Hold?

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Pilot Flight Deck Instrument Flight Rules Approach 85

AV Web

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The rise of automation in aviation has transformed the flight deck, enhancing safety and operational efficiency by reducing pilot workload and minimizing human error. This proactive approach helps airlines improve fleet management and optimize performance, ensuring smoother, more reliable flight operations.

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Pilot Cockpit Flight Deck Approach 97

Cranky Flier

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

The flight deck is wide open for everyone in the cabin, and well, the view is pretty good up front. We began our descent as we approached the airport. Here we are passing over Hagnau am Bodensee. After passing by Meersburg Castle, it was time to come back. That’s when we had a little fun.

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Flight Deck Descent Runway Approach 162

Flying Magazine

MAY 16, 2024

Subscribe Now Featured Leadership on the flight deck sets those apart from the general pilot population—and there are ways to build your capabilities in this regard with greater assumption of authority along the way. FM: How did you approach that training differently, knowing what you know now?

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Pilot Airline Airlines Flight Deck 97

Flying Magazine

APRIL 30, 2024

That’s why the fresh approach Cirrus took to its next model in the SR series makes a lot of sense. Stephen Yeates] A Beginner’s Mind When you must approach something from a fresh perspective, it helps to go into a beginner’s mindset. Having been the former kind, I’ve had trouble putting myself in the latter’s point of view.

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Pilot Airplanes Approach Jet 111

Vintage Aviation News

JULY 19, 2024

After a short flight, Johnson entered the pattern for his first approach. Standing on the port side of the deck adjacent to the arresting wires was the Landing Signal Officer (LSO), who carefully observed Johnson’s approach. Johnson had just 388.5 hours total time, 57 of which were in Corsairs.

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Tail Firewall Approach Flight Deck 119

iPad Pilot News

DECEMBER 17, 2024

It takes just a few taps to get to any location in the app which youll appreciate when you need to access information quickly, like finding an instrument approach chart or airspace information. In the air, theyll notify when approaching Class, B, C or D airspace, a TFR or the Washington, D.C. and jump to its location in the app.

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Pilot Weather Flight Plan Approach 105

Vintage Aviation News

DECEMBER 3, 2024

With cameras rolling, Brown brought the Vampire closer to the deck with flaps fully extended. Then, his hook snagged one of the cables stretched across the width of Ocean ‘s flight deck, and the Vampire came to a stop. With Brown safely on the deck, the ship’s deckhands came out to greet Lt.

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Jet Pilot Airplanes Flight Deck 98

Aerotime

JUNE 20, 2024

Management Systems Approach to Managing Risk and Crisis Planning – explore comprehensive risk management systems and their application in crisis planning. Understand how to integrate risk management into your organizational culture, ensuring a proactive and systematic approach to identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks.

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Cabin Crew Runway Flight Deck Approach 100

Professional Pilot

OCTOBER 10, 2024

However, when Gulfstream introduced its Honeywell-made Synthetic Vision System – Primary Flight Display to business aircraft in 2005, it was the real thing. SVS is integrated with flight instruments and primary flight displays (PFDs) to give flight data, such as heading, altitude, airspeed, and attitude.

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Flight Deck Primary Flight Display Approach Runway 52

Vintage Aviation News

MAY 25, 2024

So I parked my car and started to walk around to where the offices and ramp were when someone approached me and asked if I was there for the ride?! The final approach to land was 85kt and quite a short run for the final landing. Another turn and it was back for a water drop over the lake.

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Pilot Cockpit Approach Primary Flight Display 105

Vintage Aviation News

JANUARY 14, 2025

It was also hoped that a seaplane fighter could also operate from remote areas that had no airbases but enough water for seaplane operations.

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Cockpit Flight Deck Drag Stability 96

Fear of Landing

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

As the flight drew closer to its destination, the first officer contacted the Voepass operational dispatcher at Guarulhos to coordinate their arrival. A cabin crew member contacted the flight deck, but the first officer asked her to wait while he finished dealing with dispatch. The flight crew confirmed SANPA.

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Knot Approach Descent Weather 91

Plane and Pilot

JULY 3, 2024

Keep interaction with passengers, other tasks you might want to perform during your flight, or even management of the resources used in the flight deck—such as an electronic flight bag (EFB) device—to periods where the workload is minimal and you don’t sacrifice attention necessary to complete more critical tasks.

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Pilot Weather Approach Air Traffic Control 71

Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Just as airline pilots practice their flows on a flight deck diagram, and military pilots “chair fly” their missions ahead of time, student pilots need to show up prepared and practiced for the day’s tasks. One unexpected benefit of this approach appeared later on in life. All great lessons to carry into an airline flight deck.

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Flight Deck Pilot Federal Aviation Regulations Approach 71

Flying Magazine

APRIL 26, 2024

For the final approach, I calculated V REF of about 128 was fought with much shear, with airspeed variances of up to 20 to 30 knots, providing a wild ride. Landing was wild, leading to the aircraft’s big wings striking the ground at times in the crosswinds approaching 35 knots. Also visible was green grass and flowering trees.

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Crosswind Weather Knot Aileron 105

Pilot Institute

APRIL 26, 2024

Cleared for the option – authorization to make a touch-and-go, low approach, missed approach, stop-and-go, or full-stop landing. Before you set foot in the airplane, determine who you’ll need to contact during your flight. Write down the correct frequencies on a piece of paper or your electronic flight bag (EFB).

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Clearance Runway Approach Pilot 52

Fly with Eva

FEBRUARY 24, 2018

My last flight on the Boeing 737 is already two months behind me now. I remember the emotions during the last approach into Barcelona airport. Now is my last approach and final landing with a cabin full of passengers. The new flight deck feels comfortable very fast, and you get used to the handling differences quickly.

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Approach Flight Deck Cargo Pilot 52

Flying Magazine

MAY 14, 2024

In general, the SR22 is faster than many trainers and a bit less forgiving than something like a Cessna 172, particularly when it comes to approach and landing speeds. On the avionics side, it is equipped with the Garmin G1000 NXi flight deck. If you’re stepping up from a slower airplane, beware of falling behind the aircraft.

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Knot Pilot Cockpit Flight Deck 101

Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

ADFs, marker beacons, and VOR receivers, each relying on a constantly shrinking population of land-based navaids, fill these dated flight decks. The Instrument Landing System (ILS) seems safe for now, but LPV approaches are cheap, accurate, and are everywhere. Time marches on. So, what is an aircraft owner-operator to do?

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Cockpit Instrument Landing System Approach Pilot 78

Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

A home-study course is a complete flight training companion. #2 Flipping through a massive book of paper to find the right approach plate is a thing of the past. The most common iPads among Sporty’s flight crew are iPad Mini 6 and iPad Pro 11”. Before ADS-B, we spent thousands of dollars on in-flight weather.

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Weather Flight Deck Cockpit Approach 52

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 3, 2024

Most fatalities occurred during takeoff, climb, and go-around rather than the approach to landing. Let’s take a look at how the pros train, and then consider our approach to stall and spin training with a focus on prevention. However, there are some airplanes where the approach to a stall is practiced in flight.

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Approach Airplanes Horizontal Stabilizer Pilot 60

Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Flight idle and nose down, which normally produced a 2,000-3,000-feet descent rate, resulted in a 2,000-feet-per-minute climb. Airspeed was approaching VMO. Anything in the airplane not tied down floated, even dust from the flight deck carpet, then slammed to the nearest surface moments later as we were caught by the next wave.

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Turbulence Weather Knot Descent 73

Fly with Eva

MARCH 20, 2018

I peek quickly at the empty belly , as I climb further up to the flight deck. I remember a moment on the 737: it was an extremely long 4-sector day with lots of delays, issues and returning from our last flight hours too late. Back to today: after a short flight over the South China Sea, we reach the Philippine coastline.

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Jet Flight Deck Cargo Thrust 52

Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Just as airline pilots practice their flows on a flight deck diagram, and military pilots “chair fly” their missions ahead of time, student pilots need to show up prepared and practiced for the day’s tasks. One unexpected benefit of this approach appeared later on in life. All great lessons to carry into an airline flight deck.

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Flight Deck Pilot Federal Aviation Regulations Approach 52