Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Junkers’ new American life Since the early 1980s, WACO Classic Aircraft Corporation, based in Battle Creek, Michigan, has established a niche in the US general aviation market by reviving some of the most storied aerospace brands in the world. In fact, the company takes its name from another famed manufacturer from the 1920s.

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AV Web

JANUARY 1, 2025

Having seen the capability of Generative AI, how soon will it be in the cockpit? For example, the only thing digital about the first general aviation digital autopilot was a four-bit microprocessor in the control panel. It wasnt that long ago that engineers said: If it works, it isnt AI. However, those days are long gone.

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AV Web

OCTOBER 16, 2024

“Twenty years ago, Garmin redefined the general aviation cockpit with the G1000, our first integrated flight deck. Additionally, the new advanced multi-touch touchscreen interface can recognize up to 10 simultaneous inputs, enabling both the pilot and copilot to interact with the same display simultaneously.

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Air Facts

APRIL 14, 2025

By far the best and most appropriate way to consider the utilization of visual angle of attack indicators (VAOAI) in general aviation is using the techniques of systems engineering. The system for VAOAI is pretty much all of general aviation and not just the hardware on the airplane.

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Inspire

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

A look at flight simulator cockpits and their value to potential pilots and the general aviation community at large. The post Bits and Pieces: Simulated Cockpits — An Unrealized Potential? first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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iPad Pilot News

MARCH 21, 2025

While these options are welcome additions to the cockpit and allow you to stay in touch with friends and family on the ground, they are limited to low-bandwidth text messaging and do not provide full internet connectivity. Is using Starlink satellite internet legal in my airplane?

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Plane and Pilot

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Among the options available in the two-seat, 100 hp segment of general aviation, the majority come in the form of antiquated, 1940s-era taildraggers like Aeroncas and Luscombes or the trusty Cessna 150. For more information, email info@flyingfinance.com.

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Plane and Pilot

APRIL 18, 2025

The cockpit is the worlds worst and nearly most-expensive classroom. A line of traffic could well sneak up as you plan your next legs fuel needs. And if youre instructing with the engine at idle so it counts as more dual given, shame on you.

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Plane and Pilot

MARCH 15, 2025

Moreover, a cottage industry of companies contracting with public-use airports are now using ADS-B data to collect airport fees from general aviation pilots. The opportunity to have traffic and weather in the cockpit is fantastic. I use the app to note trends in engine monitoring, but the system also keeps flight data.

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Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 5, 2025

The Cessna 172 Skyhawk is one of the most iconic aircraft in general aviation. First introduced in 1955, the Cessna 172 quickly became a favorite among flight schools, private pilots, and aviation enthusiasts. With its reliable performance, affordability, and ease of handling, the Cessna 172 is a staple in general aviation.

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Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 5, 2025

At Leopard Aviation , we offer hands-on experience with both aircraft to help you make the best choice for your aviation goals. Aircraft Overview The Piper Seneca and Piper Seminole are both twin-engine aircraft designed for general aviation, but each serves a distinct purpose.

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Pilot Institute

APRIL 23, 2025

Additionally, many aircraft feature placards or markings in the cockpit that indicate important speed limitations. In the high-speed environment of modern aviation, its easy to inadvertently push beyond these limits, but with a few practical strategies, you can keep your speed in check.

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 30, 2024

This application was revealed early last week, ahead of the annual National Business Aviation Administration (NBAA) Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (BACE) in Las Vegas , Nevada. The system can be adapted to any aircraft type. CAE plans to officially roll out the program in Spring 2025.

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iPad Pilot News

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

While these high-performance pro models would suit (and honestly exceed) most pilots’ needs in the cockpit, there are some other options and features worth considering when purchasing an iPad for use in aviation. It uses the powerful M2 processor which can handle the most demanding aviation app with ease.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 15, 2024

Other important measures included agreeing to hire and train up to 3,000 new air traffic controllers; increasing the length of cockpit voice recordings to 25 hours (from two hours); and extending the time frame for airline passengers to redeem travel credits to at least five years.

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iPad Pilot News

MARCH 18, 2025

Mastering night flying with your iPad: Tips for dimming, filters, and more iPad Pilot News For most general aviation pilots, flying at night is a pretty rare event, making up less than 10% of hours logged. Before the iPad, we relied on flashlights and other gadgets to light up the cockpit and view charts in the dark.

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Vintage Aviation News

JANUARY 25, 2025

After moving to Detroit, Stinson received support in the form of $25,000 from the Detroit Board of Commerce’s Aviation Committee to design and build a prototype for a 4-place biplane with an enclosed cockpit and cabin, powered by a Wright J-4 Whirlwind air-cooled radial engine.

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Airspeed Junkie

AUGUST 2, 2024

Cockpit and Avionics Sitting in the cockpit of a Cessna 172, one is immediately struck by the advanced Garmin G1000 NXi avionics suite that dominates the instrument panel. First introduced in 2005, this all-glass cockpit revolutionized the flying experience for pilots by providing a comprehensive and intuitive interface.

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Simple Flying

JANUARY 6, 2025

Examples include my personal favorite airplane ever, the A-10 Warthog , and the Fairchild FC-2, the first US aircraft to include a fully enclosed cockpit and hydraulic landing gear. In this article we will look at some iconic Fairchild Aircraft , and examine how the business aviation industry took shape as a result of their innovations.

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Vintage Aviation News

AUGUST 15, 2024

A few feet behind him, Captain Gerald Dobberfuhl, an experienced reconnaissance officer, settled into the rear cockpit of their camera-equipped RF-4C Phantom fighter. millimeter round blasted a hole through the front-cockpit canopy. Forward visibility from the RF-4C’s rear cockpit was blocked by an instrument panel and electronic gear.

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Pilot Institute

DECEMBER 12, 2024

These two simple features power three of the most important cockpit instruments. Even if your general aviation aircraft has only one system, calling out airspeed on takeoff ensures the pitot tube is working and uncovered. This setup is called the pitot-static system.

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iPad Pilot News

MAY 14, 2024

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. Here we’ll cover the applicable Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) and Advisory Circulars (ACs). But first one suggestion: don’t get caught up in all the minutiae.

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Fear of Landing

AUGUST 9, 2024

A standard pattern at a general aviation airport is a loop, usually to the left, shaped a bit like a race track. A standard traffic pattern by [Wikimedia user Begoon]([link] Left-hand patterns are most common because it allows the pilot, in the left seat of the cockpit, to keep the runway in sight. Courtesy of the NTSB.

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Flying Magazine

APRIL 24, 2024

The history of general aviation will be on public display overhead in Washington, D.C., The round-engine Staggerwing biplane was one of the first to feature an enclosed cockpit. It’s going to be a special time for AOPA and for general aviation,” Baker said.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

This new application is designated the Virtual Cockpit Procedure and Walkaround Trainer (VPT). On Thursday, October 31, AXIS Flight Simulation officially unveiled its newest state-of-the-art flight training product.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 14, 2024

Ultra-Modern: Cirrus SR22 If what turns your head is a sophisticated aircraft with advanced avionics, comfortable cockpit, and safety features such as a whole-airframe parachute, consider the Cirrus SR22 series. Is there anything more iconic in general aviation than a little yellow Piper J-3 Cub?

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Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Whether you’re a seasoned pilot, an aviation enthusiast, or just curious about the costs associated with flight, this blog is a must-read. Key Takeaways Gliders / Ultralights: $5,000 – $100,000 General Aviation Airplanes: $100,000 – $1,000,000 (New), $20,000 – $200,000 (Used) Small Private Jets / Single-Engine Turboprops: $2.2

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Air Facts

DECEMBER 18, 2024

In 2017, I got hired to be the personal pilot for a family in Pennsylvania flying their high-tech, all glass cockpit $5m, Pilatus PC-12NG single engine turboprop. I got hired to be the personal pilot on an all glass cockpit $5m, Pilatus PC-12NG. In fact, I have been their Chief Pilot for nearly eight years.

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Air Facts

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

What NTSB Reports Say About Impossible Turns and Angle of Attack—Part 2: Analysis, Questions Raised, and Next Steps The current emphasis in general aviation (GA) safety is on visual angle of attack (AOA) indicators and impossible turns (return to the airport following engine failure). for several general aviation airplanes.

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Airspeed Junkie

AUGUST 13, 2024

Key Takeaways The Cirrus SR22 has evolved significantly since its certification in 2000, introducing key innovations like the Avidyne Entegra glass cockpit in 2003 and the turbocharged SR22 Turbo in 2006, which have set new standards in general aviation.

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Air

JANUARY 22, 2025

GLOBAL SIMLAB More than 20 commercial and general aviation simulators SEE MORE We are firm believers in the importance of pre-flight simulation. That’s why we set up a simulation centre with at least one specific simulator that replicates each of our aircraft.

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Vintage Aviation News

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Wright State University) The original configuration of the Bell Model 68 was an open cockpit all-metal monoplane with fixed landing gear that was powered by two Armstrong Siddeley Viper turbojet engines with thrust deflectors located at the aircraft’s center of gravity.

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Professional Pilot

DECEMBER 10, 2024

B747-8i, B737, MD11 Contributing Writer AI-powered system could be trained to assist in the cockpit and even land the plane in extreme emergencies, such as pilot incapacitation. As type rated pilots are envisioned as GPs, the ground-based cockpit will most likely look like the real deal minus oxygen masks. Y oure alone.

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Plane and Pilot

MARCH 23, 2025

Round dials are generally cheaper than glass. However, if you find an airplane with a previously installed and debugged glass cockpit, with modern GPS, ADS-B, etc., And while you are at it, think about the avionics. it is likely cheaper than installing it yourself after the sale.

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Air Facts

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Beginning almost forty years ago, I spent time in the cockpit with a series of pilots whose influence I have only recently started to appreciate. Beginning almost forty years ago, I spent time in the cockpit with a series of pilots whose influence I have only recently started to appreciate. I’ve been a lucky man, indeed.

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Vintage Aviation News

JUNE 21, 2024

After the war, general aviation resumed at GCAT, but with the growth of Mines Field (now Los Angeles International Airport) and the postwar development of other industries and residential areas in Los Angeles, GCAT soon began to wither and by 1959, the airport would close for good. MiG-15s.

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Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 3, 2024

As the jet is slowed, the instructor pilot asks the entire flight crew to note the unnatural quiet in the cockpit, the sluggish control and power response, and the buffeting. So back here in general aviation land, let’s take a look at where we might encounter unexpected stall conditions.

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