Northstar VFR

MAY 2, 2024

Knowing the current and predicted weather along our route of flight is part of that responsibility as a Pilot in Command. When making your go/ no-go decision, it is important to observe current weather and trending weather along the entire route of flight. Walk outside and see current conditions for yourself.

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Aerotime

JANUARY 6, 2025

The 757 provided an advanced, two-man cockpit with high-technology digital displays. The Boeing 757 -era began in the UK when British Airways operated its first commercial service using the type on February 9, 1983, relacing Hawker Siddeley Tridents on UK domestic shuttle services.

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Cargo Cockpit Weather Runway 269

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.

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Cockpit Airplanes VOR Transponder 75

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.

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Cockpit Pilot Weather Primary Flight Display 52

Aerotime

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

AeroTime On arrival at Cotswold Airport, it was windy and cold but the sight of the VX4 parked up outside the hanger soon put a stop to any grumbles about the British weather. We have some really big hitters that give us the extra horsepower to make a professional aerospace aircraft.

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Pilot Cockpit Rudder Weather 278

iPad Pilot News

JUNE 14, 2024

FAA Updates Datalink Weather Advisory Circular iPad Pilot News The rollout of ADS-B datalink weather over twelve years ago was an interesting time for GA pilots. The result was tangible, too, with weather-related fatal accidents steadily declining in the following years.

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Weather AGL Flight Deck Pilot 59

Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

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

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Jet Cockpit Weather Pilot 105

CFI Academy

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Mastering Weather Challenges in Single-Engine Flight Flying a single-engine aircraft can be a thrilling experience, but it comes with its unique set of challenges, especially when facing unpredictable weather conditions. Emergency Procedures for Weather-Related Issues Despite careful planning, weather surprises can still occur.

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Weather Pilot Instrument Flight Rules Turbulence 52

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.

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Air Traffic Control Altimeter Runway Weather 141

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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Airline Airlines Weather Cockpit 92

iPad Pilot News

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

How to mount and use your iPhone as an EFB in the cockpit iPad Pilot News The iPhone is finding a home in many cockpits, as pilots have come to appreciate the larger screens on these phones as alternatives to the iPad. Once you decide to use your iPhone as an in-flight display, it’s smart to secure it in the cockpit.

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Cockpit Airplanes Pilot Weather 52

Flight Training Central

APRIL 15, 2024

Every moment in the cockpit is precious, especially given the costs associated with flight training. Here are four quick tips: Have a backup plan if the weather doesn’t permit Plan A. 1) Have a Plan A and B Things like weather play a vital and often unpredictable role in flight training.

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Altimeter Weather Airplanes Cockpit 98

Plane and Pilot

JANUARY 30, 2025

Modern simulators like X-Plane and Microsoft Flight Simulator offer incredibly realistic graphics, aerodynamic modeling, and dynamic weather environments. Portable aviation weather and traffic receiver Weather is one of the most critical considerations for every pilot. A couple of beginners mistakes to avoid.

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Pilot Cockpit Weather Lift 91

iPad Pilot News

MAY 3, 2024

In addition to offering two-way flight plan syncing, most systems can wirelessly transmit ADS-B weather and traffic info from the panel to compatible iPad apps. It is also compatible with the GDL 69/69A to deliver XM weather and radio to your iPad. There are many hardware/app configuration options currently available.

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Transponder Weather Flight Plan Pilot 98

Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 17, 2024

If you’re flying IFR in winter weather, icing is a threat you have to actively prepare for. If you can understand the conditions that lead to icing and know how to react when it happens, you’ll keep yourself ahead of the harsh weather. And ice doesn’t just build on your wings; it can sneak up on you quickly.

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Air Facts

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

In the cockpit of a modern GA airplane, there is probably only one person to do all of these jobsyou! Aviate, navigate, communicate To be an effective captain in a digital cockpit, you need to understand aviate, navigate, communicate beyond its classic meaning. George works for you.

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Plane and Pilot

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

It is the first time you will step into the cockpit and demonstrate to your examiner, the FAA, and yourself that youre ready to safely and competently operate as a private pilot. Others might recognize a gap in their weather planning knowledge when discussing how to read a METAR. Your first check ride is a big day.

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Federal Aviation Regulations Weather Pilot Cockpit 92

iPad Pilot News

MAY 14, 2024

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. The short answer is that the iPad is absolutely a legal replacement for paper charts in the cockpit (at least for most Part 91 GA flying).

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Pilot Federal Aviation Regulations Cockpit Weather 105

Plane and Pilot

JANUARY 5, 2025

It was a dark night, but otherwise the islands enjoyed the good VFR weather we picture for a tropical oasis. Among the wreckage pulled up from the depths was a cockpit video recorder. Beautiful weather for a 21-minute flight around Maui and south to WaimeaKohala Airport (PHMU). N13GZ verify going direct TAMMI?

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Clearance Pilot Cockpit Descent 97

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. However, the incident is now being investigated internally. What could cause an incident like this? Did the pilots have the correct flap setting?

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Runway Air Traffic Control Weather Jet 115

Greg Brown's Flying Carpet Blog

AUGUST 4, 2024

It includes discussions on high-speed aerodynamics, automation, wake turbulence, high-altitude and adverse weather, air carrier operations, transport airplane performance, and cockpit professionalism and leadership. A wealth of illustrations and additional online resources enhance understanding.

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Wind Shear Cockpit Pilot Turbulence 85

Airspeed Junkie

AUGUST 10, 2022

There are many other lights that are part of the airport system as well as the ever growing development of lights inside the airplane with the advancement of screen technology colors now are becoming more standard such as weather radars and being able to interpret the different colors for different types of weather scenarios.

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Cockpit Pilot Weather Runway 52

Vintage Aviation News

JANUARY 17, 2025

Now the remaining sections have arrived, including the fuselage, cockpit, wings and the remaining engine. The work took place over the weekend of January 5 th and 6 th , despite appalling weather conditions across the country, including snow and ice.

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Weather Cockpit 98

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

VFR needs good weather; IFR works in any conditions. Namely, the weather must be good enough for the pilot to see out of the window! To guard against this, the Federal Aviation Administration publishes rules regarding how good the weather must be for you to fly VFR. Ready to learn more? Lets get started! What Is VFR?

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Visual Flight Rules Instrument Flight Rules Weather Pilot 90

Aerotime

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Pilots detect ice accumulation in two primary ways: Visual Checks: Ice can be seen forming on cockpit window edges, windshield wipers, and wing leading edges. Additionally, flying regularly and experiencing all kinds of weather helps refine skills, as everything in a pilot’s career truly comes through practice.

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Vintage Aviation News

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Just under two months later, on December 20, 1957, Boeing’s chief test pilot “Tex” Johnston sat in the left-hand seat of N708PA’s cockpit, with copilot James R. 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.

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Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 6, 2024

Maybe it’s the Georgia flying weather, or maybe it’s the ever-increasing emphasis on “old” pilot instead of “bold” pilot, but it seems that flight planning these days is a lot more about if and when than about route and altitude. And managing fatigue in the hot cockpit flying into the sun still had to be taken into account.

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Airplanes Weather Ceiling Turbulence 95

iPad Pilot News

DECEMBER 17, 2024

For those new to aviation or those making the leap from paper charts, there comes a point when a decision is necessary on which app to use in the cockpit. ForeFlight ForeFlight first got its start as a weather app on iPhone and quickly grew into a full-featured EFB app as the iPad gained popularity among pilots.

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Vintage Aviation News

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

– Ramp Access/Cockpit Tours (schedule limited due to special flight Sept. The price includes a free B-29 cockpit tour when the aircraft is available. Aircraft availability is subject to change due to weather or maintenance. Aircraft availability is subject to change due to weather or maintenance. Saturday, Sept.

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Cockpit Weather Runway Airplanes 123

AV Web

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

However, as automation evolves, discussions about potentially reducing the number of pilots in the cockpit—possibly to just one—are intensifying. The Critical Role of Two Pilots in the Cockpit. In a single-pilot cockpit, one person would be responsible for everything, increasing the risk of errors under pressure.

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Pilot Cockpit Flight Deck Approach 98

Flying Magazine

APRIL 26, 2024

To demonstrate this magnificent place, I chose horrendously gusty winds by manually editing the weather in both X-Plane 12 (XP12) and MSFS2020. Left downwind on a blustery day with live weather actually shows a virga burst over the field, with local winds gusting 36 knots, making for some extreme conditions in such a tight canyon.

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Crosswind Weather Knot Aileron 105

Airspeed Junkie

AUGUST 2, 2024

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. First introduced in 2005, this all-glass cockpit revolutionized the flying experience for pilots by providing a comprehensive and intuitive interface.

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Knot Cockpit Pilot Gross Weight 98

Air Facts

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

On board in a cockpit observer seat was a well known FAA air carrier inspector who oversaw the L-1011 operations at TWA. The weather at O’Hare was IFR and the airport was using the ILS to runway 14L. The flight crew did everything by the book while observing strict cockpit discipline. Here is where it got interesting.

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Airline Economics

JUNE 11, 2024

The hail, which Air Austria said “wasn’t visible on the weather radar”, damaged the front two cockpit windows, the aircraft nose and some of the coverings. Air Austria has confirmed that a mayday call was issued by one of its A320’s following damage caused by hail. A statement from Air Austria said: “We confirm that […]

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Cockpit Weather Airlines Airline 59

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

These figures are vital for the crew to be able to calculate the actual take-off speed of the airplane in the prevailing weather conditions (as we’ll see later). This data can then also be loaded into the aircraft’s flight management system for aircraft performance calculations.

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Cabin Crew Runway Clearance Knot 269

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 fully automated MultiScan weather radar also provides predictive analysis and advanced threat detection.

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Flight Deck Jet Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC) Runway 75

Vintage Aviation News

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Bill and volunteer Mike Borkhuis briefed in the cockpit on startup procedures and goals to accomplish. Bill shouted from the cockpit window, “Clear!” ” and began the starting process. .” ” VFM Director of Operations Bill Gorin runs engine number one on December 7 as a light rain begins to fall.

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