Simple Flying

DECEMBER 8, 2024

The F-16 Fighter pilot's view is one of the best among other fighter jets. The cockpit also features a high pilot position with a reclined seat that is 30 angle, accommodating taller pilots. The unique reclined seat offers better G-force tolerance and comfort, enhancing the unrestricted view and the fighter's overall performance.

Cockpit 104

Cockpit Pilot Jet 104

Aerotime

DECEMBER 20, 2024

It has a jet-fuel powerplant which the manufacturer claims can save up to 50% on fuel, as compared to similar aircraft powered by AVGAS. The glass cockpit will help prepare them for their future careers flying large commercial jets, said Jane Wang, Director of Sales, Marketing, and Flight Ops at Diamond Aircraft Austria, in a press release.

Cockpit 243

Cockpit Jet Pilot Airline 243

Aerotime

JULY 2, 2024

The Canadian flag carrier said on July 2, 2024, that initially the new aircraft will fly with a single economy class configuration before being fitted with the airline’s two-cabin standard for narrowbody jets. Air Canada will welcome eight brand-new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft after completing an agreement with lessor, BOC Aviation.

Flight Deck 300

Flight Deck Cockpit Jet Airline 300

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

At the forefront of this technological push is European aerospace conglomerate Airbus, whose efforts to develop AI-driven cockpit technology have sparked intense opposition from pilot associations worldwide. And bear in mind, if you go to a one-man cockpit, you might as well go to a zero-man cockpit.” The debate: Safety vs.

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Pilot Flight Deck Cockpit Air Traffic Control 275

Aerotime

JUNE 27, 2024

Delivery of new Boeing aircraft was stopped in May 2024, for the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) to conduct a review of batteries used in the 25-hour cockpit voice recorder. According to ch-aviation.com, as of January 2024, there were 206 737 MAX jets waiting to be delivered to Chinese carriers.

Clearance 294

Clearance Cockpit Jet Airline 294

Aerotime

JULY 18, 2024

There were four crew members and one passenger on board the cargo jet. However, in the absence of cockpit indications and other cues that would suggest the aircraft’s flyability was compromised, the take-off continued normally with normal gear retraction,” the report added. No injuries were reported.

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Pilot in Command Runway Cockpit Cargo 267

One Mile at a Time

AUGUST 23, 2024

Before I do so, a few things to note: I’m not listing my six favorite planes in absolute terms, but rather I want to list my plane preferences across the spectrum, from jumbo jets to regional jets; in other words, what’s my favorite regional jet, what’s my favorite mainline narrow body jet, etc.?

Jet 114

Jet Airplanes Tail Cockpit 114

Aerotime

MAY 29, 2024

Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) plans to introduce 12 new aircraft in 2024 comprised of four Airbus A330neos and eight Boeing 737-8 jets. Anticipation for the first arrival of Malaysian Airlines’ new fleet of A330neo aircraft is building with deliveries expected to begin in the third quarter of 2024.

Airline 268

Airline Airlines Tail Cockpit 268

Aerotime

JANUARY 13, 2025

While most major carriers, including Jeju Air, Tway Air, Jin Air, Eastar Jet, Air Incheon, and Korean Air, were all found to have complied with maintenance protocols for systems including landing gear and engines, some had breached regulations.

Cockpit 283

Cockpit Runway Jet Airline 283

Aerotime

AUGUST 2, 2024

According to EASA, “ground assistance, advanced cockpit design with workload alleviation means [and] pilot incapacitation detection” would be used to compensate for one less pilot during cruise flight. It could become the first stepping stone towards the realization of single pilot operations on commercial jets.

Pilot 328

Pilot Cockpit Flight Deck Cargo 328

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The Tempest or GCAP fighter is planned to be armed with lasers, be a 'system-of-systems,' have a 'wearable cockpit,' and much more. GCAP is only concerned with the development of the manned fighter jet - unlike the US Air Force's counter part, NGAD, which also includes CCA or loyal wingman drones.

Jet 106

Jet Cockpit 106

Simple Flying

JUNE 10, 2024

Several sixth-generation fighter jet projects are known to be in the works with major powers around the world. But as sixth-gen fighters are top-secret projects, and contractors themselves are still working out the details, few details are publicly known about them.

Cockpit 109

Cockpit Jet 109

Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Advanced avionics and cockpit systems enable better control and situational awareness of pilots during night missions. Modern fighter aircraft are designed for air superiority during day and night missions and in all weather conditions. This article explores some of the most advanced fighter aircraft designed for night missions.

Jet 104

Jet Cockpit Weather Pilot 104

Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Every airliner has more seats in its flight deck than are needed for just two Pilots. Airliners have flying seats; each sits in front of various instruments and controls. They also have "jumpseats" placed behind the flying seats.

Cockpit 104

Cockpit Flight Deck Pilot Airline 104

Aerotime

MAY 6, 2024

This sleek, futuristic-looking aircraft, called the Lilium Jet, will be able to carry five people (four passengers and a pilot) over distances of up to 175 kilometers (about 108.74 Borel added that Lilium is looking at many different cities as potential markets for the Lilium Jet. So, how much will it cost to buy a Lilium Jet?

Jet 232

Jet Approach Cockpit Pilot 232

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Deciding between a traditional round-dial cockpit and a modern glass cockpit can be a big deal for some pilots. Round-dials teach you hands-on skills, while glass cockpits use fancy technology to help you see what’s going on around you. Learning these differences will help you pick the right kind of cockpit for you.

Cockpit 52

Cockpit Pilot Weather Primary Flight Display 52

Aerotime

APRIL 29, 2024

The aircraft is subsequently instructed by Los Angeles Air Traffic Control (ATC) to turn right to avoid the previous departing aircraft one mile ahead of them (an Embraer jet) which can be seen climbing straight ahead in the video. It departed LAX at 16:06 local time and landed in Frankfurt at 11:14 the following morning.

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Runway Air Traffic Control Threshold Descent 278

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 cockpit features 4 12-inch displays, presenting tactical information on the PFDs and strategic data on the MFDs.

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Flight Deck Jet Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC) Runway 75

Simple Flying

MAY 11, 2024

The Gulfstream G280 is a medium-sized twin-engine corporate jet produced by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAl) for Gulfstream Aerospace. The idea was to offer a follow-on aircraft with a glass cockpit, new avionics systems, engines, and a larger wing.

Cockpit 113

Cockpit Jet 113

Simple Flying

MAY 26, 2024

One of the greatest fighter jets the world has ever seen , the F-15's incredible legacy can be attributed to thoughtful design, lethal weaponry, and ever-evolving technological advancements, along with the unwavering dedication of those seated in the cockpit and those who strap them in.

Cockpit 120

Cockpit Jet 120

Airline Economics

MAY 17, 2024

Textron Aviation has received supplemental type certification (STC) approval from the Federal Aviation Administration’s fully integrated Future Air Navigation System (FANS) and Protected Mode Controller Pilot Data Link Communication (PM-CPDLC) program for Hawker 4000 aircraft equipped with the Honeywell PRIMUS EPIC integrated cockpit.

Cockpit 59

Cockpit Air Traffic Control Pilot Jet 59

AV Web

JULY 7, 2024

Had he investigated the cockpit of my ride, he might have noticed the ADSb capability, two electronic multi-function displays, the panel-mounted GPS backed up with an iPad using Foreflight driven by a Sentinel, and the rescue hand-held GPS in the glovebox. The idea of hanging a video camera on our struts or cockpits would have horrified us.

Cockpit 59

Cockpit Airplanes VOR Transponder 59

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Only this autonomous vehicle had a cockpit and a pilot.

Cockpit 116

Cockpit Jet Pilot 116

Vintage Aviation News

JANUARY 14, 2025

Photo by Gavin Conroy via Platinum Fighter Sales Service History and Role in Film With the advent of the jet age in the 1950s, Buchons became obsolete for front-line service but remained useful for operations in colonial territories, such as the Spanish Sahara. By late 1965, the Buchons were retired and placed into storage.

Cockpit 111

Cockpit Airplanes Jet 111

Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

As the Boeing 707 made its way down the runway, though, FBI agents and police officers shot out the tires, forcing the jet to stop and leaving the father and son team to face jail time. However, that all changed when, around 20 minutes into the flight, three men stormed the aircraft cockpit shouting that they had a bomb.

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Cockpit Tarmac Drag Thrust 266

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

This new application is designated the Virtual Cockpit Procedure and Walkaround Trainer (VPT). This product is currently available for training on the Bombardier Challenger 350 series, although it can be specifically designed for different aircraft, including a wide variety of business jets.

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Cockpit Jet Pilot General Aviation 81

Air Facts

JUNE 17, 2024

It is one of the first airplanes designed around the concept of a single pilot in the cockpit, and the level of automation was impressive. The HondaJet is one of the first airplanes designed around the concept of a single pilot in the cockpit. Historically, cockpits were manned by up to five crew members.

Pilot 98

Pilot Cockpit Transponder Jet 98

Vintage Aviation News

JULY 27, 2024

Ever since then he has harboured a desire to own and fly an example of the diminutive jet trainer and purchased this example from the U.S. Photo by Zac Yates] XR987 — which will fly with the New Zealand civil registration ZK-RAJ (for “Red Arrows Jet”) — first flew on May 15, 1964. where it had flown as N7CV) in 2020.

Turbulence 119

Turbulence Cockpit Jet Airline 119

One Mile at a Time

AUGUST 13, 2024

It’s rare that pilots make an impression on passengers, since they don’t interact much with those on the other side of the cockpit door. That must be an interesting cockpit dynamic I can’t help but be curious about the logistics of scheduling for this couple, and also what the dynamics in the cockpit are like.

Pilot 111

Pilot Airline Airlines Cockpit 111

AV Web

DECEMBER 8, 2024

We argued that three sets of eyeballs in the cockpit were necessary for safety. Silly reasons came up to keep flight engineers in the cockpit. Who would get a new trash bag for the cockpit or fresh coffee for the captain and first officer? Who would give the flight attendant back and foot rubs if there was no second officer?

Cockpit 99

Cockpit Pilot Flight Deck Airline 99

AV Web

JULY 24, 2024

There is a museum on the site, and parts of the airport are listed on the National Register of Historic Places Grounds’s operation includes a range of aircraft from biplanes to jets. Finally, customers can experience jet flight in the school’s Lockheed T-33 single-engine jet trainer.

Hangar 82

Hangar Cockpit Jet 82

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. Dick rolled into a steep right bank and pulled his jet around the shoulder of a mountain, expecting to surprise ground troops. Could the jet explode at any second? “My

Cockpit 98

Cockpit Tail Approach Pilot 98

Vintage Aviation News

DECEMBER 20, 2024

The 707 would revolutionize the airline industry and become one of the most successful jet airliners in aviation history, helping make overseas transit faster and more affordable to the general public. Gannet in the right-hand seat and flight engineer Tom Layne at his station behind them in the cockpit as the plane stood ready at Renton.

Weather 98

Weather Cockpit Cargo Payload 98

Greg Brown's Flying Carpet Blog

AUGUST 4, 2024

Whether you’re preparing for turbine ground school, studying for your Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate, priming for a corporate or airline interview, or upgrading into a personal jet or turboprop— The Turbine Pilot’s Flight Manual Fifth Edition is designed for you.

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Wind Shear Cockpit Pilot Weather 85

Professional Pilot

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Challenger 604, G-IV Contributing Writer West Star Aviation can perform a wide range of interior refurbishment on aircraft ranging from turboprops to heavy jets. This piece of legislation required that all civilian jets be Stage 3 compliant by January 1, 2016. million for Gulfstream II and III twin jets.

Jet 52

Jet Cockpit Flight Deck Pilot 52

Airspeed Junkie

AUGUST 10, 2022

The New Normal, How Colors Have Become More Important Below you will find several examples of modern day jet cockpits and the multi paneled approach they use to display system information. This is more of a overview of what life is like in the color filled cockpit.

Cockpit 52

Cockpit Pilot Weather Runway 52

Vintage Aviation News

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Museum staff and volunteers will complete its reassembly and start the long process of sourcing instrumentation to complete the cockpits. It will be displayed In Hangar 2 alongside several other training airframes, like the Jetstream, Dominie, Bulldog, Gnat, and Jet Provost.

Cockpit 96

Cockpit Hangar Jet 96