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Examining over 100 years of flight automation and the history of the autopilot

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The 56 aircraft that participated in the 1914 competition presented a wide range of aviation innovations, ranging from assisted starting mechanisms, automatic carburetors, basic stabilization systems, and many other innovations that purported to benefit aviation safety. Has automation gone too far?

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Flight Test Files: Grumman F-14 Tomcat

Vintage Aviation News

Since the 1940s, Dryden has been a hub for cutting-edge flight testing, contributing significantly to the development of modern aviation technologies. View of the cockpit of NASA’s F-14, tail number 991. The NACA Test Force at the High-Speed Flight Station in Edwards, California.

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National Air and Space Museum Prepares for a New Modern Military Aviation Gallery

Vintage Aviation News

Close-up view of the reconnaissance component of the General Atomics MQ-1L Predator unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), which included a satellite data link system, an Electro-optical/Infrared (EO/IR) stabilized gimbal containing two color video cameras and a forward looking infrared (FLIR) as well as synthetic aperture radar (SAR).

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Flight Training vs. University Degree: Which Path is Right for You?

Inflight Pilot Training

The Impact of Technology on Aviation Careers The aviation industry is evolving rapidly with new technologies such as automation and hybrid-electric aircraft. Future pilots will need to understand and adapt to evolving cockpit technologies, data-driven flight operations, and increased automation.

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Stipa-Caproni

Vintage Aviation News

The contract for building Stipa’s design was given to Caproni in 1932, as the Italian government was seeking ways to showcase Italian aviation technology. Additionally, the aircraft had low, fixed, spatted main landing gear and a tailwheel with twin open cockpits.

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Is a Degree Really Needed to Succeed as a Pilot?

Pilot Institute

Airlines have shifted their focus toward getting pilots into the cockpit faster, with less emphasis on formal education. Instead of being grounded by circumstances, your education can help you pivot and stay connected to aviation in other meaningful and fulfilling ways. They offer courses that lead directly to the cockpit.

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Why the F15 Fighter Jet Reigns Supreme in Aerial Combat

Airspeed Junkie

The cockpit of the F-15 is furnished with cutting-edge flight instruments and avionics, delivering essential flight information compiled from assorted sensors and systems to the pilots. The F-15’s vertical takeoff capabilities are a blend of raw power, advanced technology, and meticulous design.

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