Cockpit Instrument Meteorological Conditions Weight-Shift-Control 
Professional Pilot
APRIL 3, 2025
While it may be common to find some very spartan instrumentation on an open cockpit biplane at the local fly-in, the level of complexity increases exponentially in turboprops and jet cockpits. Technically, even a cockpit lighting rheostat qualifies as avionics, but pilots typically associate the term with advanced technology.
Pilot Institute
MARCH 7, 2025
And during these maneuvers, you need to: Act as the sole manipulator of the flight controls. Proficiency is about developing and maintaining the skills you need to handle a wide range of conditions in the cockpit. Youd be far less likely to lose control in unexpected situations when you stay proficient.
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