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Avionics and cockpit automation

Professional Pilot

Challenger 604, G-IV Contributing Writer Honeywell Primus Epic F ederal Aviation Regulation (FAR) 91.205 prescribes the minimum instruments and equipment necessary for flight. Technically, even a cockpit lighting rheostat qualifies as avionics, but pilots typically associate the term with advanced technology.

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Don’t Stop at Private Pilot—10 Reasons to Get Your Instrument Rating Next

Inflight Pilot Training

Flight canceled. Youll be able to file an IFR flight plan and safely depart, fly through, and arrive in conditions that would otherwise ground a VFR-only pilot. Better stick-and-rudder control, smoother handling, and more exact navigation, even during VFR flights. A layer of clouds at 1,800 feet?

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The Complete Home Flight Simulator Setup Guide (2025)

Pilot Institute

Or perhaps you’re designing a fully-fledged cockpit that rivals real-world flight training rigs. No matter the complexity, every flight sim setup has these three fundamental elements: The System The Simulator The Peripherals The System The system refers to the computer hardware that runs the simulator software.

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How to Avoid Pilot Deviations and Runway Incursions

Pilot Institute

Pre-flight planning reduces surprises and supports safer flight operations. Log a pre-flight briefing with Flight Service to show you’ve done your due diligence as pilot-in-command. Doing this kind of preparation is even more important when flying under Visual Flight Rules (VFR).

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