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Round Dials or Glass Cockpits: Which is the Superior Choice?

Pilot Institute

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.

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Electronic flight bag legal briefing for pilots—2024 edition

iPad Pilot News

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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Flight vision systems

Professional Pilot

However, when Gulfstream introduced its Honeywell-made Synthetic Vision System – Primary Flight Display to business aircraft in 2005, it was the real thing. The images will be remarkably realistic, especially on models with a 4K display. So is the Pilatus PC-24’s Advanced Cockpit Environment suite.

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Top Features and Performance of the SR 22 Cirrus Aircraft

Airspeed Junkie

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. This article breaks down its top features, performance stats, and innovative technology.

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Garmin Launches Software to Warn of Potential Runway Incursions

Plane and Pilot

This helps avoid runway and taxiway incursions in the busy and confusing airport environment, especially during low-light situations or during inclement weather when visibility is compromised. For aircraft equipped with a Garmin integrated flight, which includes ADS-B, this is a software upgrade.”

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