Pilot Institute

JANUARY 27, 2025

This article will explain the six primary instruments of every flight deck, often informally referred to as the six-pack. Key Takeaways The six-pack includes the core flight instruments for navigation and control. Usually, on general aviation aircraft, only one of each is required. vertical speed), and airspeed.

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Pilot Institute

MARCH 6, 2025

This is a general aviation term that also applies to drone flight. IFR Instrument Flight Rules IFR is the set of rules that allow pilots to fly by reference to instruments in the flight deck when flying by visual reference is not safe. It consists of two independent components VOR and TACAN.

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Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

The Legacy General Aviation Fleet The beauty of so many legacy single-engine GA aircraft is that, when cared for properly, their aluminum airframes are quite resilient and resistant to fatigue. Maybe this is due to the slide rule and drafting table generation that designed them. Time marches on.

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Cockpit Instrument Landing System Approach Pilot 107

Pilot Institute

APRIL 26, 2024

Enforce a Sterile Flight Deck We all know that there can be a lot of distractions when flying. When you talk to ATC, limit non-essential flight deck conversations. Make sure you’ve briefed all occupants about when they can – and can’t – talk during the flight. squawk four two nine six.

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