Professional Pilot

JANUARY 2, 2025

By Jake Carpenter Contributing Writer F rom rudimentary analog gauges to todays sophisticated, fully integrated avionics, the evolution of cockpit technologies has revolutionized how pilots interact with their aircraft. The fully automated MultiScan weather radar also provides predictive analysis and advanced threat detection.

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iPad Pilot News

MAY 14, 2024

Electronic flight bag legal briefing for pilots—2024 edition iPad Pilot News The best reading is in some Advisory Circulars from the FAA. Each year we publish a plain-language review of the FARs and Advisory Circulars pertaining to the use of iPads and electronic flight bags in the cockpit.

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Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 17, 2024

If you’re flying IFR in winter weather, icing is a threat you have to actively prepare for. If you can understand the conditions that lead to icing and know how to react when it happens, you’ll keep yourself ahead of the harsh weather. And ice doesn’t just build on your wings; it can sneak up on you quickly.

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iPad Pilot News

OCTOBER 8, 2024

In addition to displaying digital charts and navigation data in the cockpit, the iPad is also very good for both organization and as a training resource on the ground. Student pilots can take advantage of all these benefits and use the iPad to save time and money during flight training with great apps available from the App Store.

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iPad Pilot News

OCTOBER 8, 2024

In addition to displaying digital charts and navigation data in the cockpit, the iPad is also very good for both organization and as a training resource on the ground. Student pilots can take advantage of all these benefits and use the iPad to save time and money during flight training with great apps available from the App Store.

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Jetwhine

JUNE 24, 2024

Pursuing my schooling on computer-aided flight plans, usually generated by an electronic flight bag (EFB—see Are You Current with the New Airman Certification Standards? for my ACS motivation), has led me to an FAA advisory circular, Use of Flight Deck Displays of Digital Weather and Aeronautical Information.

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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.

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Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 6, 2024

Maybe it’s the Georgia flying weather, or maybe it’s the ever-increasing emphasis on “old” pilot instead of “bold” pilot, but it seems that flight planning these days is a lot more about if and when than about route and altitude. It’s only two hours by RV-9A, but there are gotchas lurking in the flight planning.

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Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Flight training involves the act of sharpening your skills every day. As you step into the cockpit and start learning, you’ll quickly realize it’s about building good habits that make flying second nature. Trust me, you’ll find yourself growing into a better pilot, flight after flight. Flying through bad weather.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 14, 2024

Bring both with you to your flight lessons. You will want to get a gear bag to carry these materials along with a notebook for taking notes and writing down information in the cockpit. Structure of Lessons A traditional flight school is not like attending high school. We can’t control the weather.

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Vintage Aviation News

APRIL 29, 2024

All of this was done with absolutely no flight plan!” One of the biggest challenges would of course be the weather. The weather would change very fast, and when the monsoon season would come it would be unplayable at times. It was my co-pilot back in the cockpit again. There were really no navaids.

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Professional Pilot

JULY 16, 2024

The InSight Display System brings a glass cockpit experience and advanced navigation to modernize Hawker 800 series aircraft. Enhanced situational awareness: Cutting-edge, 3D synthetic vision system combined with advanced safety features for traffic, weather, and terrain improve situational awareness in critical situations.

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Pilot's Life Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Ground school is where youll learn the theory behind flyingeverything from aerodynamics to flight regulations and weather patterns. At Leopard Aviation, we ensure our ground school curriculum provides you with a solid understanding, preparing you for both written exams and hands-on flight training.

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Air Facts

AUGUST 19, 2024

I was flying on an IFR flight plan from Flying Cloud Airport, KFCM (motto: “Wrong Runway Landings RUS”) Oh, you scoff, but just go fly there sometime. I was flying along at 14,000 feet toward Fargo on an IFR flight plan, fat dumb and happy. That’s why the ADI is so huge and is in the center of the cockpit.

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Pilot's Life Blog

AUGUST 6, 2024

Fuel, Oil, and Fluid Level Checks Pilots verify that the aircraft’s fuel tanks contain the correct amount and type of fuel for the upcoming flight plan. Cockpit and Controls Check Pilots move to the cockpit to examine all instruments and gauges for proper function during the pre-flight inspection.

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AV Web

JANUARY 1, 2025

One of the primary areas where AI shines is in flight management systems (FMS). Modern FMS platforms equipped with AI can analyze vast amounts of data, including weather conditions, air traffic, and aircraft performance metrics, to optimize flight paths in real-time. That was the problem with the Boeing 737 MCAS.

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iPad Pilot News

DECEMBER 3, 2024

This compact, lightweight, durable bag is designed to fit conveniently between the seats of smaller aircraft like a Cessna, ensuring your flight tools are always within reach. With a padded iPad pocket, headset hanger, and quick-access pockets for other essentials, it’s the perfect fit for modern cockpit needs.

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Pilot Institute

JANUARY 7, 2025

A safe flight starts with good preparation. Youll have to think about the risks for all factors at play before you get in the cockpit. It encourages you to slow down and consider every aspect of your flight. It encourages you to slow down and consider every aspect of your flight. What Is the PAVE Checklist?

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Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

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. These handhelds have a lot of great uses, but more importantly, they’re a vital part of any pilot’s contingency plan.

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Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

It’s natural to feel anxious about flying alone in the cockpit for the first time. Just like a mother bird lets go of her young, a student pilot must take that leap of faith into solo flight. Understand the weather conditions. To help you anticipate and adapt to different situations, make sure to check the weather reports.

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Inflight Pilot Training

DECEMBER 22, 2024

If your dream is to join Deltas cockpit, the journey starts with a strong foundation in flight training. Step 1: Start with Your Private Pilot License (PPL) Every Delta Airlines pilot begins their journey at the same place: flight school. Solo Flight: Experience the independence of flying on your own.

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Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

If you’re aiming to earn your private pilot’s license, ground school is an essential part of your path to the cockpit. You will learn about weather reports, Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), and good decision-making. The Main Subjects Include Aeronautical knowledge and flight planning. But is it required?

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Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Both trips involved similar routes, the same destination, and periods of both VFR and IFR weather. The weather was mildly IFR, the aircraft performed flawlessly, and I found out later that my university team won. After gassing up and checking the weather, the path looked clear to head farther south to Chattanooga, Tennessee (KCHA).

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Fear of Landing

DECEMBER 6, 2024

A few hours later, the pilot obtained a weather briefing and filed an IFR flight plan before departing Westchester to fly back to Montgomery County. By now, it was dark and the weather in Gaithersburg had deteriorated with fog and low cloud ceilings. It was now past midnight.

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Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 6, 2024

Leadership Skills Flight students will quickly learn that exceptional leadership skills are an essential part of what makes a good pilot. As a pilot, you’re in charge of the navigation inside the cockpit, as well as the flight attendants and cabin crew members.

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Fly Around Alaska

DECEMBER 25, 2023

His expertise in handling challenging terrains and weather conditions mirrors the skills we impart to our students. It would become a hub where technology and tradition blend, with elves crafting toys and managing flight plans, weather forecasts, and navigation charts.

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Ask Captain Lim

MARCH 28, 2024

On January 25, 2024, an Indonesian Batik Air flight encountered a startling incident where both pilots fell asleep for 28 minutes from Sulawesi to Jakarta. The potential consequence of such an event is that the plane will continue on its programmed flight plan on autopilot until it runs out of fuel.

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Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

If you’re aiming to earn your private pilot’s license, ground school is an essential part of your path to the cockpit. You will learn about weather reports, Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), and good decision-making. The Main Subjects Include Aeronautical knowledge and flight planning. But is it required?

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Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 29, 2024

This was another satisfying trip, full of ADM, IMSAFE, and trade-offs—and weather. Photo: Ed Wischmeyer] Then came perhaps the most satisfying leg of the flight. The weather was… interesting. Soft” IFR is what you plan for, and “hard” IFR is what you might get. The first two nights there seemed calm, but about 9 p.m.,

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Airspeed Junkie

AUGUST 1, 2024

Daily responsibilities include pre-flight checks, weather analysis, creating and filing flight plans, coordination with ground crews and air traffic controllers, and continuous in-flight monitoring and communication. Pilots spend significant time in aircraft cockpits, airport settings, and training facilities.

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Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Master complex subjects like weather and navigation early in your training journey. Use diverse learning tools, including flight simulators and mobile apps, to reinforce knowledge. A study schedule is like a flight plan, and you need one to help you organize, plan, and reach your goals. Why do you need a schedule?

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iPad Pilot News

APRIL 1, 2024

This can be useful on the ground when setting up the cockpit if you need to retrieve updated weather online or amend a flight plan. The latest update addresses that, allowing the iPad to access the internet via the cellular connection still and connect to Sentry simultaneously.

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Photographic Logbook

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

Date Aircraft Route of Flight Time (hrs) Total (hrs) 25 Nov 2023 N21481 SDC (Sodus, NY) - AQW (North Adams, MA) - SDC 3.8 For both Scott and I, it was an opportunity to get back into the cockpit and fly for the simple sake of flying. I was joined by Scott, birthday girl Kim, and George in Eight Five X-Ray.

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Professional Pilot

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Garmin G1000 Garmin SVS has been an optional feature of the popular G1000 glass cockpit system since 2008. Guidelines in each corner of the pathway show the direction of the active flight plan leg to confirm that the plane is on its intended track. So is the Pilatus PC-24’s Advanced Cockpit Environment suite.

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Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 29, 2024

This was another satisfying trip, full of ADM, IMSAFE, and trade-offs—and weather. Photo: Ed Wischmeyer] Then came perhaps the most satisfying leg of the flight. The weather was… interesting. Soft” IFR is what you plan for, and “hard” IFR is what you might get. The first two nights there seemed calm, but about 9 p.m.,

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Inflight Pilot Training

AUGUST 6, 2024

Commercial flights are typically operated by two pilots and supported by additional crew, and the cockpit is equipped with advanced technology to assist with navigation, communication and safety. In contrast, private aviation offers greater flexibility and control over the itinerary and route.

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Inflight Pilot Training

MARCH 26, 2024

A cargo pilot’s duties may include performing pre-flight checks and inspections, communicating with air traffic control, loading and unloading cargo, and flying the aircraft. You must also follow strict safety procedures and regulations to ensure that the flight is conducted safely.

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