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. Weather-Related Procedures: Strategies for navigating severe weather, including turbulence, lightning, and icing conditions.

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Pilot Weather Cockpit Turbulence 52

Greg Brown's Flying Carpet Blog

AUGUST 4, 2024

Holt Everything a pilot is expected to know when transitioning to turbine-powered aircraft. With precision and a sense of humor, authors Greg Brown and Mark Holt cover all the basics for turbine pilot operations, clearly explaining the differences between turbine aircraft and their piston engine counterparts. by Gregory N.

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Wind Shear Cockpit Pilot Weather 98

Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 6, 2024

Launch a successful career as a commercial pilot by learning essential skills in flight school. What makes a good pilot? When you enroll in our flight school in Arizona , you’ll learn all of the skills that make someone a successful pilot. This quality can make or break an airline pilot.

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Pilot Air Traffic Control Weather Cockpit 52

Take Flight OC

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Optimal Weather Conditions: Cooler temperatures and stable weather provide ideal flying conditions for instrument training. Advanced Avionics: Learn on the latest Garmin G1000 NXi system, enhancing your navigation skills and cockpit management. Why Train With Us This Fall? Ready to Start Your Instrument Training Journey?

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Weather Cockpit Pilot 52

iPad Pilot News

MAY 3, 2024

Pilot’s guide to the iPad connected panel iPad Pilot News The “connected panel” concept was first introduced around 2011, about a year after the original iPad hit the market, as a technology platform that would allow pilots to set up a wireless 2-way connection between an iPad app and the certified avionics in the panel.

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Transponder Weather Flight Plan Pilot 98

Ask Captain Lim

APRIL 27, 2024

A Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777-200ER Sky Bound Memories: A Boeing 777 Pilot Reunion The recent Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777 pilot reunion held at Contango in the Majestic Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, on 26 th April 2024 was an unforgettable experience. Watch a short YouTube video on the B777 Pilot Reunion here [link]

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Pilot Cockpit Weather Approach 59

Fear of Landing

JUNE 21, 2024

A representative of Austrian Airlines said on Austrian television that the thunderstorm cell was not visible on the aircraft’s weather radar. The limitations of weather radar came up in the discussion about the extreme turbulence suffered by Singapore Airlines flight SQ321. A high psychological strain for the crew.

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Airlines Airline Cockpit Weather 83

One Mile at a Time

JULY 20, 2024

The plane took off roughly on schedule, at 4:15PM, and most of the flight was routine, though it took a bit longer than usual due to weather enroute, as the plane made several detours. On top of that, weather conditions in Tampa weren’t great that day, with rain and strong gusts, so it was a tricky approach. Tampa’s altimeter is 30.14.”

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Air Traffic Control Altimeter Approach Runway 141

Jetwhine

JUNE 24, 2024

for my ACS motivation), has led me to an FAA advisory circular, Use of Flight Deck Displays of Digital Weather and Aeronautical Information. What I remember as weather and traffic services are now METI and AI. Thus, pilots should only use data link weather radar images for broad strategic avoidance of adverse weather.”

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Instrument Meteorological Conditions Weather Flight Plan Flight Deck 52

Ask Captain Lim

MARCH 28, 2024

Batik Air Airbus A320 Photo credit: Bahnfrend ( [link] ) What happens if both pilots fall asleep mid-flight? 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. For this to happen, there are stringent rules to be followed.

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Pilot Cockpit Weather Flight Plan 52

iPad Pilot News

MARCH 26, 2024

Video: Sentry ADS-B Receivers for ForeFlight – comparing all three models iPad Pilot News Sentry is a family of compact, affordable ADS-B receivers specifically made for ForeFlight. All Sentry models ( Sentry Mini , Sentry , and Sentry Plus ) include weather, traffic, and GPS.

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Weather Cockpit Pilot 52

Flight Training Central

APRIL 15, 2024

Every moment in the cockpit is precious, especially given the costs associated with flight training. Making the most out of your training time is vital to become a safe and skilled pilot. Here are four quick tips: Have a backup plan if the weather doesn’t permit Plan A.

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Weather Altimeter Airplanes Cockpit 98

iPad Pilot News

AUGUST 2, 2024

iPad Pilot News One of the most widely discussed topics among iPad pilots centers around which model is best to use in the airplane to display digital charts and navigation data. The next test was a bit more formal and designed to see how the iPad’s GPS performed when used in the cockpit. Here are some key takeaways.

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Airplanes Cockpit Pilot Weather 98

Pilot's Life Blog

AUGUST 6, 2024

The Steps Involved in a Pre-Flight Inspection Pre-flight inspections require the pilot to carefully examine and check their aircraft’s structure, exterior and interior checks, and documentation. Student pilots can expect to be trained extensively on mastering the inspection process.

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Pilot Flight Plan Weather Cockpit 52

Jetwhine

JULY 1, 2024

Decades ago, when I learned to fly, it was well-known that a commercial co-pilot/first officer was allowed to occupy the right seat of a transport airplane only if they’d proven themselves subservient enough to understand that the guy in the left seat was perfectly capable of handling the airplane all by himself.

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Flight Plan Knot Runway Cockpit 105

Vintage Aviation News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

The author of this article, Paul Sawyer, submitted to Vintage Aviation News this conversation with WWII P-51 fighter pilot Hess Bomberger, whom Sawyer was friends with for over 25 years. During the war, we heard that Lindbergh had done some training of P-38 pilots to improve fuel management and give them better range.

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Pilot Runway Weather Clearance 97

WayMan

MAY 2, 2024

Visual Flight Rules (VFR) are a set of regulations under which a pilot operates an aircraft in weather conditions generally clear enough to allow the pilot to see where the aircraft is going. Essentially, it allows pilots to operate the aircraft with visual references outside the cockpit.

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Visual Flight Rules Weather Pilot Cockpit 52

Pilot's Life Blog

MAY 6, 2024

Crew resource management is one of those all-important aspects that can solidify your career as you mature as a pilot. While the crew members already know how to manage resources effectively, they will look to you as the pilot for delegation and leadership, especially during stressful circumstances.

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Cockpit Flight Deck Pilot Weather 52

Inflight Pilot Training

JUNE 11, 2024

As the demand for air travel continues to grow, so does the need for qualified pilots. But, the aviation industry is currently facing a pilot shortage, making it the perfect time for newly licensed private pilots to take the next step towards advancing their skills. How Many Pilots Are Needed To Fight The Shortage?

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Pilot Instrument Flight Rules Airlines Airline 52

Fly Around Alaska

DECEMBER 25, 2023

This concept reimagines Santa as a skilled bush pilot, navigating places like Alaska’s vast and challenging terrains to deliver gifts. This fun scenario not only fuels our holiday spirit but also aligns with the adventurous essence of our Professional Pilot Programs and Private Pilot Programs for All Levels.

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Pilot Flight Plan Weather Cockpit 52

WayMan

MAY 2, 2024

IFR training prepares pilots to fly in a range of atmospheric conditions, particularly when visual references are not sufficient. This blog delves into the importance of IFR in pilot training and how Wayman Aviation School equips its students with the skills necessary to fly confidently and safely under instrument flight conditions.

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Instrument Flight Rules Air Traffic Control Weather Pilot 52

Fear of Landing

AUGUST 9, 2024

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. One pilot who attended remembers a specific plea to gyroplanes. Both pilots involved in the collision had attended the briefing.

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Runway Cockpit Pilot Final Approach 86

Airspeed Junkie

AUGUST 4, 2022

Most people do not understand that there are different types of pilot licenses or different levels of flying. Pilot License Types: These are the different types of pilot licenses that you can get. Each pilot license or rating has a two part section to it. We will now explain the types of pilot licenses there are.

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Pilot Visual Flight Rules Weather Checkride 52

One Mile at a Time

MAY 29, 2024

Before takeoff, pilots make all kinds of calculations, to determine how much runway they’ll need based on the weather conditions, the aircraft’s takeoff weight, and a variety of other factors. Did the pilots have the correct flap setting? However, the incident is now being investigated internally.

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Runway Air Traffic Control Weather Jet 112

Inflight Pilot Training

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Are you someone who’s always wanted to take to the skies and become a pilot? The aviation industry is currently facing a major challenge – a shortage of pilots. But, if anything, that should encourage you to jump headfirst into a training program so you can become an airline pilot. What Is The Pilot Shortage?

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Pilot Airlines Airline Lift 52

One Mile at a Time

JUNE 14, 2024

Instead, this safety incident was reported internally, and Southwest’s Director of Flight Safety Programs & Assurance recently sent a memo to all pilots about what happened, which is why this is now getting some publicity. and many pilots of other aircraft were performing missed approaches. above the Pacific Ocean.

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Thrust Pilot Weather Runway 120

Flying Magazine

MAY 14, 2024

Learning to fly and obtaining a pilot certificate is not like learning to drive a forklift. There may be an opportunity for special issuance, or you may seek a pilot certificate that doesn’t require a medical certificate, like flying gliders. You will need an aviation headset and pilot logbook.

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Aeronautical Information Manual Flight Computer Pilot Cockpit 81

Airspeed Junkie

AUGUST 2, 2024

Pilots and flight schools favor this aircraft for its ease of use and dependable performance. 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.

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Knot Cockpit Pilot Gross Weight 52

Ask Captain Lim

AUGUST 18, 2024

The main wreckage, including the flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder, remains missing. The AAIB revealed that an unqualified pilot inadvertently extended the spoilers, causing the plane to stall and crash two minutes before landing. On March 8, 2014, MH370 vanished from radar less than an hour after take-off.

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Air Traffic Control Weather Clearance Cockpit 59

Professional Pilot

AUGUST 8, 2024

Falcon 2000 EASy Contributing Writer Pilot in a Gulfstream G650 sim at CAE. This is a view of corporate aviation unfamiliar to the passengers, where pilots practice normal, abnormal, and emergency procedures. F light simulator sessions are essential to professional pilot training and certification. Completing the annual 61.58

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Pilot Weather Instrument Meteorological Conditions Cockpit 40

Flying Magazine

APRIL 26, 2024

Navy Awards Contract for Long-Range, Solar-Powered Stealth Drone “The new METS aircraft will give us the ability to train pilots across the services with an advanced platform that better represents fleet aircraft,” Captain Holly Shoger, program manager of the Naval Undergraduate Flight Training Systems Program Office, said at the time.

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Altimeter Cockpit Weather Pilot 95

iPad Pilot News

MAY 10, 2024

Sporty’s new Aerobatics app for Apple Vision Pro iPad Pilot News The Apple Vision Pro is Apple’s foray into a dedicated mixed reality device, attracting varied reactions from both tech enthusiasts and everyday users. Additionally, the VR functionality of the Apple Vision Pro could revolutionize pilot training.

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Cockpit Pilot Weather 52

Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Editor’s Note: The following scenario is from the IFR Procedures Manual from Pilot Workshops. However, contact approaches can be the perfect tool with the right weather and airport configuration. Request the Approach Initiating a contact approach is entirely up to the pilot. Understand what’s required. Pick your battles.

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Approach Pilot Clearance Descent 52

Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Leonardo da Vinci said it best: “Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward…” We have all felt a sense of accomplishment and pride as we slip that freshly printed private pilot certificate into our back pocket. This is a critical juncture where many promising pilots stop flying.

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Pilot Ceiling Clearance Pilot in Command 79

Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The two most useful benefits have been ADS-B datalink weather and a real-time traffic display in the cockpit, delivered by the network of ADS-B ground stations in the U.S. How is the weather developing? After takeoff, you can use the datalink weather component of NextGen to stay ahead of ATC when flying near convective weather.

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Clearance Weather Approach Runway 52

Ask the Pilot

JULY 15, 2024

It stands to reason that as climate change intensifies weather patterns and causes bigger, more powerful storms, flying will, to a small but perhaps measurable extent, be bumpier. More flights, more people; an uptick in incidents is inevitable. It’s also possible that yes, turbulence is getting worse.

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Turbulence Weather Cockpit Airplanes 81

Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

Ask the front porch gang at the local airport which is better, a “six-pack” full of traditional round dial instruments or a bright new glass cockpit screen, and the answers will be all over the map. So, the answer to the question— round dials or glass cockpit ?—is Round Dials or Glass Cockpits: Which Is Easier to Fly?

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