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Emirates prepares its crews for the arrival of the carrier’s first Airbus A350s

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Meanwhile, the A350 fixed base training device replicates the flight deck, using visual and audio systems to make training sessions as realistic as possible, allowing for speedier training of crews in certain procedures that don’t require the functionality of a full-flight simulator.

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Emirates trains crew on upcoming A350 delivery

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During the briefing phase, it allows trainees to carry out an interactive flight deck set-up, including building a flight plan, in a fully immersive environment. The A350 fixed base training device replicates the flight deck, using visual and audio systems to make training sessions as realistic as possible.

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EFB Schooling: In-Flight Information Guidance

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Pursuing my schooling on computer-aided flight plans, usually generated by an electronic flight bag (EFB—see Are You Current with the New Airman Certification Standards? for my ACS motivation), has led me to an FAA advisory circular, Use of Flight Deck Displays of Digital Weather and Aeronautical Information.

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What is a Kneeboard for Pilots? An Essential Guide

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Things that you consistently need during a flight might be better kept close at hand, either in a side pocket or on your kneeboard for quick access. Managing resources and keeping the flight deck organized promotes safe and stress-free flying. which can act as a handy “cheat sheet” in flight. What Does a Kneeboard Hold?

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

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Yakobchuk Viachelev / Shutterstock One of the last activities you may notice before the doors close will be the flight dispatcher entering the flight deck to hand over any last-minute paperwork, the final passenger and fuel figures, and a finalized load sheet to the flight crew.

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Garmin unveils its new, industry-leading integrated flight deck: G3000 PRIME

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PRESS RELEASE G3000 PRIME App Menu G armin introduced G3000 PRIME, its most advanced integrated flight deck yet. “Twenty years ago, Garmin redefined the general aviation cockpit with the G1000, our first integrated flight deck.

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Passing the torch

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One was at the controls of an airplane alongside a CFI, and was preceded by flight planning and a preflight inspection. The participants also received a post flight debriefing. Another hour was flying a flight simulator where learning was easier without the flight deck noise and the need to look out for traffic.

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