Aerotime

DECEMBER 20, 2024

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.

Cabin Crew 271

Cabin Crew Descent Runway Approach 271

Air Facts

JULY 22, 2024

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.

Lift 98

Lift Knot Airfoil Airplanes 98

Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

We had been lifted above our assigned altitude.” Anything in the airplane not tied down floated, even dust from the flight deck carpet, then slammed to the nearest surface moments later as we were caught by the next wave. So why was that flight so rotten? Our return flight was by a safer, much smoother route.

Turbulence 96

Turbulence Weather Knot Descent 96

Pilot's Life Blog

APRIL 9, 2024

The speed indicator itself connects to a series of hollow pipes in the plane that connects to the various instruments on the flight deck, known as the pitot static system. Airspeed indicators are extremely important, as aircraft need to hit a minimum speed to maintain lift. The pitot system captures dynamic, moving air.

Pitot Tube 52

Pitot Tube Indicated Airspeed True Airspeed Calibrated Airspeed 52

Flying Magazine

APRIL 30, 2024

Though it’s not as overtly revolutionary as the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS) or Safe Return enabled by Garmin Autoland on Cirrus’ SF50 Vision Jet, the reimagined flight deck in the new SR G7 and other improvements make a more immediate impact—because pilots benefit from them on every flight, from the moment you press the start button.

Pilot 111

Pilot Airplanes Approach Jet 111

Fear of Landing

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

This transition of lifting off is called rotation. Then 383 passengers boarded for the flight, making for a total of 398 people on board. On the flight deck, an instructor pilot sat in the right seat and was Pilot Flying for the first leg. The Boeing 777 became airborne at 180 knots.

Tail 82

Tail V Speed Knot Runway 82