Professional Pilot

JANUARY 2, 2025

Modern flight decks combine cutting-edge interfaces, synthetic vision systems (SVS), and advanced connectivity tools to optimize safety, situational awareness, and operational efficiency. (L) Pro Line Fusion provides the industrys first touch-control primary flight display (PFD). (L)

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Flight Deck Jet Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC) Runway 75

Aerotime

DECEMBER 20, 2024

If you are an avid fan of watching the inflight moving map display and related data on your inflight entertainment screen, you may notice that, as your flight progresses, rather than descending or even staying at a fixed altitude, it may climb to a higher altitude. Hence, the flight will use less fuel at higher altitudes.

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Cabin Crew Descent Runway Approach 255

Flying Magazine

APRIL 26, 2024

[Image: Peter James] I began and ended all my flights at LOWI to test terrain, feel out the winds aloft, as well as terrain-based wind flows and shear. The CRJ is interesting to fly with a lot of trimming required as it’s a long-bodied jet with a large swing either side of the CG. With a lighter corporate jet, that is powerful.

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Crosswind Weather Knot Aileron 105

Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Oh, and did I mention, most of this complex interaction between student and instructor takes place in a cramped and noisy cockpit “classroom,” in turbulence, and in a busy air traffic environment? In return, the simple act of flight instruction is excellent preparation for the duties of an airline first officer. Piece of cake.

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Flight Deck Pilot Federal Aviation Regulations Approach 96

Air Facts

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

“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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Pilot in Command Pilot Approach Airplanes 95

iPad Pilot News

DECEMBER 17, 2024

It includes custom aircraft performance profiles for hundreds of airplanes, ranging from piston-engine trainers to Citations and Boeing 737s, which makes long-range flight planning nearly effortless. They also offer full runway analysis and engine-out procedures for most of the modern business jets in production today.

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Pilot Weather Flight Plan Approach 105

Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Oh, and did I mention, most of this complex interaction between student and instructor takes place in a cramped and noisy cockpit “classroom,” in turbulence, and in a busy air traffic environment? In return, the simple act of flight instruction is excellent preparation for the duties of an airline first officer. Piece of cake.

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Flight Deck Pilot Federal Aviation Regulations Approach 52