Cockpit Federal Aviation Regulations Turbulence 
Air Facts
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
is one of the simplest and best known federal aviation regulations, and it clearly defines the most essential job as a pilot: to be the boss for the entire flight. In the cockpit of a modern GA airplane, there is probably only one person to do all of these jobsyou! George works for you.
Plane and Pilot
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
The roar of the engine and loud force of air turbulence can impede communication and damage a pilot’s hearing. Active noise reduction (ANR) uses electronics to sense the noise in the cockpit and emit soundwaves that cancel it. It integrates with Lightspeed’s free app to track CO levels and also record audio from the cockpit.
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Plane and Pilot
OCTOBER 13, 2024
Oh, and did I mention, most of this complex interaction between student and instructor takes place in a cramped and noisy cockpit “classroom,” in turbulence, and in a busy air traffic environment? Everyone in aviation has their own answer to this question, so what follows is my own thoughts on the matter. Piece of cake.
AV Web
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
A rule of thumb is to plan on one hour of flight instruction, plus the necessary ground training, for each year away from the cockpit. They form a venturi effect when the winds are conducive and can bring unexpected turbulence to the party. And, sure enough, there was turbulence downwind of the venturi effect.
Plane and Pilot
OCTOBER 13, 2024
Oh, and did I mention, most of this complex interaction between student and instructor takes place in a cramped and noisy cockpit “classroom,” in turbulence, and in a busy air traffic environment? Everyone in aviation has their own answer to this question, so what follows is my own thoughts on the matter. Piece of cake.
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