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

Aerotime

Largely gone are the days when pilots had to manually control their aircraft from engine start-up to shut down by keeping their hands rigidly fixed on the controls at all times. As a result, the first autopilot was developed to introduce an element of control on the trajectory of airplanes. What is an autopilot?

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What Is the Average Flying Altitude of a Commercial Plane?

Pilot's Life Blog

Flying a small plane at lower altitudes allows pilots to navigate visually and avoid the complexities of high-altitude air traffic control. At Leopard Aviation, we specialize in training new pilots to understand the nuances of altitude selection, ensuring they feel confident while mastering their skills.

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of The Mitsubishi 3MT5

Vintage Aviation News

Tasked with creating an aircraft that could meet the Navy’s evolving and often shifting requirements, Petty and his team faced an uphill battle. The design process was fraught with delays as the Navy frequently updated its specifications, a common challenge in the rapidly advancing field of military aviation at the time.

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Navigating the Selection of RF Connectors for Military and Commercial Aircraft

Air Electro

They facilitate the seamless transfer of signals for critical functions such as: Navigation Communication Radar In-flight entertainment systems For military aircraft, RF connectors also support advanced technologies like electronic warfare, secure communication, and unmanned aerial systems.