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Austrian Airlines A320 heavily damaged by hailstorm, manages to land safely: pictures 

Aerotime

The aircraft, operating flight OS434 from Palma de Mallorca (PMI), was about to land in Vienna on June 9, 2024, when it traversed a supercell, an area of extremely active thunderstorms and turbulence. The cockpit windshield also showed extensive damage, with multiple impacts throughout.

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New MagSafe mount secures your iPhone in the cockpit

iPad Pilot News

New MagSafe mount secures your iPhone in the cockpit iPad Pilot News Many pilots use their iPhone as a primary electronic flight bag (EFB) in the cockpit, thanks to its portability and ever-increasing screen size. The post New MagSafe mount secures your iPhone in the cockpit appeared first on iPad Pilot News.

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Eight iPad settings all pilots should know

iPad Pilot News

All these settings and configuration options are great for customizing everything to your liking, but at the end of the day, there are really only a few settings you need to be concerned about when using the iPad as an EFB in the cockpit. Here’s a quick rundown.

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Who is the pilot in command of your aircraft?

Air Facts

“The instrument conditions, likely turbulence, and increased workload imposed by beginning the approach phase of the flight presented a situation that was conducive to the development of spatial disorientation and a loss of situational awareness. George works for you.

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AI in Avionics

AV Web

For example, AI can dynamically adjust flight plans to avoid turbulence or adjust fuel consumption, thereby enhancing comfort and operational efficiency. Having seen the capability of Generative AI, how soon will it be in the cockpit? Predictive Maintenance AIs impact extends beyond flight operations into aircraft maintenance.

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Is a Flight Simulator Good for Pilot Training? Pros and Cons Explained

Pilot's Life Blog

They are designed to replicate the cockpit of a specific aircraft, providing a realistic training environment where pilots can practice flight maneuvers, navigation, and emergency procedures. In the real world, some emergencies, such as engine failure or turbulence, can be difficult to replicate in a safe and controlled manner.

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Things Going Bump

Ask the Pilot

July 15, 2024 Everyone’s talking about turbulence. In one case a passenger died after a Singapore Airlines flight hit severe turbulence over Southeast Asia. Are dangerous turbulence encounters becoming more prevalent, or are they merely getting more attention? It’s also possible that yes, turbulence is getting worse.