Simple Flying

APRIL 30, 2024

It does not take much to peak inside the flight deck, where pilots are busy doing their calculations and preparing for flight. While the wide-open cockpit door before departure may be enticing for passengers, there are specific reasons behind the globally followed procedure.

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Cockpit Flight Deck Pilot Airlines 98

Airspeed Junkie

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Bringing Kids to the Cockpit is Good for Business The aviation industry has long been seen as an embodiment of innovation and progress. One such method that has been gaining traction is allowing children to visit the cockpit before flights. Moreover, these encounters can have a lasting impact.

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Cockpit Pilot Airlines Airline 52

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.

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Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed inspections of pilot seats on all variants of Boeing 767 widebody aircraft.

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Pilot Cockpit 105

Simple Flying

JUNE 4, 2024

Until the 1980s, it was common for an aircraft to have more than two crew members in the cockpit. While the Flight Engineer did not actively fly the plane, the person was responsible for assisting pilots with the monitoring of instruments, sensors, and other information critical for flight.

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Cockpit Pilot 105

Flexair

JANUARY 15, 2024

Welcome to the world of aviation, where you will step into the pilots' hub - the airplane cockpit. This guide will provide in-depth information about the cockpit, the pilots' central command area which governs every aspect of the aircraft's journey from takeoff to landing.

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Cockpit Airplanes Pilot 52

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.

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Cockpit Air Traffic Control Pilot Jet 59

Simple Flying

AUGUST 11, 2024

And now its latest initiative involves giving the 9th generation iPads to pilots of its ATR fleet in an attempt to enhance cockpit efficiency. Indias largest airline, IndiGo, has always been quick to adopt the latest technology to improve operations.

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Pilot Cockpit Airlines Airline 111

AV Web

JUNE 30, 2024

Last week, Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) president Jason Ambrosi took on an Airbus-driven initiative to promote single-pilot operations. He addressed the International Aviation Club of Washington as leader of the organization that represents 78,000 pilots flying for 41 airlines in the U.S. and Canada.

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Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

A recent transatlantic flight of Delta Air Lines had to return to New York City after the cockpit crew smelled fumes in the plane. The aircraft was not too long into its flight to London Heathrow when the pilot requested to turn around to JFK Airport for a heavy landing.

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Pilot Cockpit 92

Simple Flying

AUGUST 19, 2024

The Federal Aviation Administration has mandated an inspection of all Boeing 787 aircraft worldwide for switches responsible for the movement of the pilots seats in the cockpit. This relates to the LATAM Dreamliner incident in which the aircraft faced a sudden drop after the captains seat inadvertently moved forward.

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Pilot Cockpit 116

Simple Flying

JUNE 13, 2024

However, in the cockpit, things are different. With the frequency of people using the seats, airlines aim to have the most durable seat cover that is also comfortable and stylish. This applies almost universally, whether passengers are sitting on an Airbus A380 or a Boeing 737, in first class or economy, in Asia or Europe.

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Cockpit Airlines Airline Pilot 111

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. Heck, the absence of anything eventful or memorable usually means pilots did a good job. But here’s the most interesting detail — she explained that her co-pilot was actually her husband.

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Pilot Airlines Airline Cockpit 109

BAA Training

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

When it comes down to it, which of the two pilots in the cockpit bears more responsibility and authority? The post Pilot In Command: What Are the Responsibilities? appeared first on BAA Training.

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Pilot in Command Pilot Cockpit 56

Simple Flying

JUNE 26, 2024

The President of the Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA) has presented the unions whitepaper, which criticized the extended minimum crew operations (eMCO), a concept that Airbus has introduced to reduce the number of pilots during certain stages of flight in a cockpit.

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Flight Deck Pilot Cockpit 138

Simple Flying

JULY 24, 2024

The UK's Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has revealed that the number of women obtaining pilot licenses has increased by over 25% since 2019. This includes a sizable 43% rise in commercial pilot licenses as the industry pushes for more female representation in the cockpit.

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Pilot Cockpit 89

Simple Flying

JUNE 5, 2024

Have you ever wondered how pilots navigate through complex and crowded taxiways? From a passenger's perspective, taxiing may be a set of random movements, but pilots follow specific instructions while using advanced equipment and other cockpit resources. The same can be the case after landing at a large airport.

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Pilot Runway Cockpit 105

Simple Flying

MAY 24, 2024

Pilots were predominantly white, with white men dominating both military and commercial cockpits. Diversity was an issue in the field of aviation. African Americans flying as captains in commercial airlines was nearly unheard of.

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Pilot Cockpit Airlines Airline 122

Flyertalk

AUGUST 15, 2024

Cowboy State Daily reports Alaska Airlines Flight 3491 ended up at Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) when the pilots were unable to land at their scheduled arrival city. The aircraft entered a holding pattern over Jackson Hole before the pilot made the announcement to the cabin.

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Pilot Descent Cockpit Approach 105

AV Web

JULY 7, 2024

A lot was going on there, including the ubiquitous Young Eagle flights, charcoal-grilled processed meat eating, and the usual group of builders/pilots pondering the latest group aircraft project. Sure, I said; back in the day, young pilots like me operated under very little supervision. I found his comment funny.

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Cockpit Airplanes VOR Transponder 98

Altitudes Magazine

JUNE 6, 2024

Bell Textron’s Basix-Pro Glass Retrofit Kit for Bell 412EP models has been certified by theFAA.Benefits of the new glass cockpit retrofit kit include reduced pilot workload, increased precision and improved situational awareness.

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Cockpit Pilot Flight Deck 40

World Airline News

JULY 9, 2024

Nolinor Aviation has announced the integration of virtual reality (VR) into its pilot training program. A Nolinor Aviation pilot during a VR training session. Training sessions can be conducted solo or in duo, with a virtual co-pilot or another VR pilot, strengthening communication and teamwork skills.

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Pilot Cockpit Airlines Airline 64

AV Web

JUNE 16, 2024

At first, I thought this guy was pulling the prop through out of conviction that pulling props through was a thing that pilots had to do. I stopped my truck and said hi to this stalwart prop-pulling pilot. He waved and then said the immortal words uttered by many pilots before him who lost fingers and arms: “Contact!”

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Cockpit Airplanes Pilot Hangar 96

Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

In recent years, theyve skyrocketed in popularity, attracting not only aspiring pilots who need realistic practice but also aviation enthusiasts (or "avgeeks") who dream of flying without ever leaving the ground. Flight simulators have come a long way from just being fun games.

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Cockpit Pilot Airlines Airline 105

Simple Flying

AUGUST 19, 2024

The company said it had reinvented the cockpit with a design that centers on pilots with safety at the forefront. During the Farnborough International Airshow 2024 , Boom Supersonic unveiled its flight deck for the Overture.

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Thrust Flight

AUGUST 12, 2024

Many private pilots pick up bad habits during their training that can be hard to break. Frequent Training Mistakes Too Much Focus Inside the Cockpit It’s common for pilots in training to focus too much on the instruments inside […] The post Common Bad Habits Every Private Pilot Should Unlearn appeared first on Thrust Flight.

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Pilot Thrust Cockpit 52

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 Federal Aviation Regulations Cockpit Weather 105

Simple Flying

JUNE 8, 2024

When thinking of a commercial pilot, one typically thinks of someone in a hat and a neat uniform in the cockpit of a commercial aircraft. But that is not even close to the only thing they do all day.

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Pilot Cockpit 81

Simple Flying

AUGUST 15, 2024

A preliminary investigation of the black boxes, namely the flight data recorder (FDR) and the cockpit voice recorder (CVR), of the VoePass ATR 72-500 showed that the aircraft lost altitude suddenly, potentially resulting in the crash of the aircraft.

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Cockpit Pilot 119

Aerotime

JUNE 10, 2024

The cockpit windshield also showed extensive damage, with multiple impacts throughout. Despite the damage to the aircraft's nose and windscreen the pilots landed safely. Despite the damage to the aircraft's nose and windscreen the pilots landed safely.

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Northstar VFR

JUNE 23, 2024

By Josh Page, CFI The private pilot checkride is the finish line to your flight training. Or if you’re going all the way through to the airlines, the private pilot checkride is a monumental mile marker along your aviation journey. There’s nothing like hearing the examiner say to you, “Congrats, you are now a certified pilot”!

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WayMan

MARCH 12, 2024

At Wayman Aviation Academy , we prioritize safety and readiness above all, understanding that every pilot, regardless of their experience level, must be equipped to handle emergencies with poise and efficiency. The Pilot Emergency Checklist is a testament to the aviation industry’s commitment to safety and preparedness.

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Pilot Weather Cockpit Turbulence 52

Vintage Aviation News

MAY 25, 2024

Pilot Report is a collection of flying experiences sent by our readers and readopted as an article for this website. The crew said it shouldn’t be a problem, the cockpit is very big and roomy, and he will be fine once he gets in there. I didn’t ask twice and was soon going up the steps into the cockpit! A dream come true!

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Air Facts

JUNE 19, 2024

How stress and anxiety affect pilots Air Facts Journal “I read the news today, oh boy!” An airline pilot was incapacitated immediately upon takeoff of an airliner from the airport. So, I asked Craig to send me his accrued data from a recent flight he piloted in his Cessna T206H. And yet it was! followed swiftly.

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Pilot Crosswind Cockpit Runway 82

Ask Captain Lim

JULY 7, 2024

Two-pilot crew in the Boeing 787 cockpit Image: 123RF Why do airlines have multiple pilots on a flight? The first airline, an ancestor of British Airways formed in 1916, used former military planes and had only one pilot and could carry only two passengers. This two-pilot rule also applies to flights under 8 hours.

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Pilot Airlines Airline Cockpit 59

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.

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Jet Cockpit Weather Pilot 105

Aerotime

JULY 18, 2024

“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. A warning message indicating low hydraulic syst em fluid level is a signal of hydraulic lines being punctured, causing leakage.

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