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The anatomy of a commercial flight – all you ever wanted to know:   Part two   

Aerotime

At every cabin crew station, where crew members sit during take-off, landing, and during bouts of turbulence, interphones are available for cabin crew members to communicate with each other, as well as with the pilots on the flight deck. Of course, they also double up to act as the PA system for announcements to the passengers.

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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.

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Arriving in Style

Plane and Pilot

To cope with these challenges, airline glass flight decks contain a vertical navigation function (VNAV) that keeps the autopilot, and the crew, on the right path to arrive at the final approach fix, or downwind leg, at speed and on altitude. A towered airport with an approach control can make this quite easy.

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Quiz: Flying The Traffic Pattern

Flight Training Central

Sitting in the flight deck during the cruise portion of any flight may have a tendency to become monotonous. But as the destination traffic pattern approaches, workload increases dramatically. A firm understanding of the proper terminal area procedures is essential for staying safe as you depart or approach the airport.

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Visual Angle of Attack Indicators and Systems Engineering Theory

Air Facts

as it apparently originated from FAA Flight Deck Human Factors. Two More Concept Failures One recent general aviation fad that did not catch on, fortunately, was the continuous turn from downwind to final approach. This makes the approach unstable, but light planes fly successfully through such conditions all the time.

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The ABCs of Emergencies

Flight Training Central

Its wisdom has been applied to everything from home life to business dealings and has its place on the flight deck as well. When compromises must be made, opt for the wind and obstacle combination that permits additional margin for error on your final approach. When an emergency strikes, seconds matter.

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One of the last in the air on 9/11

Air Facts

As I walked up the darkened aisle toward the flight deck, I noticed several flight attendants huddled together in the mid-galley talking in hushed tones. Arriving at the flight deck door, I performed the normal cockpit entry procedure but received no response. I couldn’t believe what I was hearing.