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Visual Angle of Attack Indicators and Systems Engineering Theory

Air Facts

By far the best and most appropriate way to consider the utilization of visual angle of attack indicators (VAOAI) in general aviation is using the techniques of systems engineering. This means studying how all of the pieces of a system work together, not just isolated flight tests or personal preference.

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Drone Lingo Simplified: Acronyms Every Pilot Needs To Know

Pilot Institute

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.

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Moving to the Left Seat

Plane and Pilot

An APD is to airlines what a DPE is to general aviation—an instructor with authorization from the FAA to administer check rides. The others were an abort, a V1 cut, or wind shear. We all say to avoid politics, religion, and touchy social issues on the flight deck.