AV Web

AUGUST 8, 2024

Pilot’s associations are sounding the alarm on Airbus’ proposal to move towards single-pilot operations in the cockpit. 6 letter to Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury, Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) President Capt. In an Aug.

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Cockpit Pilot Flight Deck Airlines 140

Simple Flying

JUNE 26, 2024

The President of the Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA) has presented the unions whitepaper, which criticized the extended minimum crew operations (eMCO), a concept that Airbus has introduced to reduce the number of pilots during certain stages of flight in a cockpit.

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Flight Deck Pilot Cockpit 138

Aerotime

MAY 3, 2024

These are just some of the “significant and exciting” changes that Emirates is making to its pilot recruitment program. These pilots will now have the opportunity to be fully trained to fly the airline’s all-wide-body fleet of 144 Boeing aircraft across its network. Learn more about the new packages, roles, and eligibility criteria!

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One Mile at a Time

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

As of November 2024, 20 pilots from European ultra low cost carrier EasyJet will work at Virgin Atlantic for a period of three years, where they’re expected to rack up around 1,500 flying hours. Meanwhile, easyJet’s extensive basing network will allow us to attract pilots from across Europe, reaching new audiences.

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Pilot Flight Deck Jet Airlines 120

Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Every airliner has more seats in its flight deck than are needed for just two Pilots. Jumpseats don't have controls, but they are equipped with functionality that helps whoever is occupying them stay in the loop as a flight crew member. Airliners have flying seats; each sits in front of various instruments and controls.

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Cockpit Flight Deck Pilot Airlines 105

AV Web

AUGUST 12, 2024

According to Military.com, a military investigation found “pilot error and complacency” to be the cause of the accident, which killed three Marines, including both pilots and a corporal who died trying to save them. Steven Collart went into the burning flight deck to try to bring out Maj. Tobin Lewis and Capt.

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Pilot Flight Deck 105

AV Web

JUNE 30, 2024

Last week, Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) president Jason Ambrosi took on an Airbus-driven initiative to promote single-pilot operations. He addressed the International Aviation Club of Washington as leader of the organization that represents 78,000 pilots flying for 41 airlines in the U.S. and Canada.

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Pilot Flight Deck Cockpit Airplanes 128

Simple Flying

JULY 22, 2024

United Airlines is teaming up with aircraft engine and avionics manufacturer Honeywell Aerospace Technologies once again to introduce new cockpit features for its Boeing 737 MAX fleet. The companies announced their collaboration on Monday at the Farnborough International Airshow.

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Flight Deck Cockpit Airlines Airline 105

Plane and Pilot

MAY 17, 2024

Just like a reliable headset, a dependable kneeboard is an essential accessory for pilots in the flight deck. Whether you’re a new student pilot or … Read More "Best Pilot Kneeboard Options in 2024" The post Best Pilot Kneeboard Options in 2024 appeared first on Plane & Pilot Magazine.

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Pilot Flight Deck 52

Simple Flying

JULY 12, 2024

For most passengers, long-haul flights are a matter of endurance aided by a few drinks, inflight entertainment, and trying to get some sleep between meal services. Lets look at whats happening on the flight deck during these longer flights

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Flight Deck Pilot 105

Flight Training Central

AUGUST 2, 2024

When you you are flying under IFR, or receiving services from ATC while flying VFR in the terminal environment or en route (VFR Flight Following), it is common to receive traffic advisories from ATC. The term “Looking for traffic” implies active participation on the part of the pilot in acquiring a traffic target.

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Pilot Flight Deck 98

Flying Magazine

MAY 16, 2024

If you can picture yourself in the left seat of an Airbus, Boeing, or Embraer—or whatever transport category jet technology comes up with next—then you have the first necessary step complete on your way to becoming a professional pilot. Pia Bergqvist (PB): I grew up in Sweden and dreamed of being a pilot since I was 8 years old.

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Pilot Airlines Airline Flight Deck 97

Flight Training Central

AUGUST 7, 2024

High-performance airplanes and jets incorporate a pressurization system to provide a comfortable cabin environment for the flight crew and passengers. In this video, we’ll show how this system works in piston-engine airplanes, like a Piper Malibu, and how the pilot control it from the flight deck.

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Airplanes Flight Deck Checkride Jet 98

Simple Flying

APRIL 30, 2024

Have you ever noticed the opened flight deck door during boarding and when the aircraft is being prepared for departure? It does not take much to peak inside the flight deck, where pilots are busy doing their calculations and preparing for flight.

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Cockpit Flight Deck Pilot Airlines 98

AV Web

AUGUST 13, 2024

Melbourne-based Florida Institute of Technology (Florida Tech) has doubled its fleet of Piper Pilot 100i aircraft, having just taken delivery of four more for a total of eight. Florida Tech fields a total of close to 50 Piper trainers, including Archers, Warriors, Seminole twins, and now the Pilot 100i.

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Pilot Flight Deck 52

AOPA

MAY 14, 2024

With major airlines slowing or pausing pilot hiring, flight schools and airline pilot hopefuls are shifting their focus to alternatives that get them on the flight deck faster.

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Flight Deck Airlines Airline Pilot 105

Aerotime

AUGUST 2, 2024

It was following this exchange that Rivas attempted to open an exit door by lifting the handle, only to be struck with a coffee pot by a second flight attendant and subsequently restrained by other passengers. Audio between the aircraft pilot and air traffic control also revealed that the convict attempted to enter the flight deck.

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Air Traffic Control Flight Deck Airlines Airline 293

Simple Flying

MAY 19, 2024

Announced in 2011, the Global 6000 boasts the Bombardier Vision flight deck based on Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion. It is a significant upgrade from previous models, enabling unmatched ease of use and situational awareness of pilots. More than 315 examples of the Global 6000 have been delivered.

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Flight Deck Jet Pilot 105

iCadet

MARCH 31, 2023

A coalition of leaders from the world’s largest pilot organizations has been established to counter the profit-driven scheme that could pose significant safety risks by removing pilots from the flight deck.

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Pilot Flight Deck Cockpit 52

AV Web

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The landmark GPS 430 and 530 moving-map navigators came along four years later in 1998, followed in 2004 by the introduction of the G1000 integrated flight deck. Autoland enables autonomous emergency navigation and landing in the event of pilot incapacitation. Collier Trophy for its Autoland system in 2020.

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Flight Deck General Aviation Approach Pilot 93

AV Web

AUGUST 4, 2024

Frontier Airlines has confirmed that it cancelled a flight on Saturday because one of the pilots was arrested on the flight deck. “The activity occurred prior to the start of boarding for Flight 3195 scheduled from IAH to Dallas Forth Worth (DFW). Walker was supposed to fly the next leg to Dallas.

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Flight Deck Pilot Airlines Airline 97

Flight Training Central

MAY 4, 2024

For more than 30 years, Sporty’s has produced the finest pilot training material. Our flagship Learn to Fly Course is much more than just ground school – it is a complete flight training companion for a comprehensive learning experience.

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Flight Deck Pilot 98

Vintage Aviation News

MAY 25, 2024

Pilot Report is a collection of flying experiences sent by our readers and readopted as an article for this website. My headset lead was quite short, so I took the headset off so as to be able to look over the pilots. Pilot Report is a collection of flying experiences sent by our readers and readopted as an article for this website.

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Flight Training Central

APRIL 19, 2024

New safety information products for pilots are now available from the FAA. The FAA’s From the Flight Deck video series has published “Pilot Handbooks” for 40 airports across the US with new locations added regularly. Use the interactive map below to find the Pilot Handbooks currently available.

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Flight Deck Pilot 52

Northstar VFR

APRIL 25, 2024

There are some things that future pilots should know before taking on the demands of flight training. It’s important to maintain reasonable expectations of your flight school, your instructor, and your capabilities throughout the learning process. Financing is an option but is a last resort for most pilots.

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Pilot Checkride Flight Deck Weather 77

Captain Laura

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Hello Everyone, This is a very concerning situation because as a pilot, this completely opposes our core mission which is to keep everyone safe. To learn of this airline captain who was dealing with mental health issues try and attempt to shut off the engines of a regional flight aircraft is truly unbelievable.

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Pilot Air Traffic Control Flight Deck Cockpit 52

Captain Laura

AUGUST 28, 2023

I want to share some of the pilot medical facts and also break down some of these factors. (My My recent national news broadcasts videos are at the end along with the The Washington Post article) Medical Exams: There are three categories of medical exams for us pilots. As pilots, we are people of integrity and our word is life.

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Pilot Flight Deck Cargo Airlines 52

Pilot Job Central

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Are you an aspiring aviator or a professional pilot seeking your first turbine pilot job? In this blog post, we will guide you through the path from challenges to rewards, helping you navigate your way to success in the world of turbine pilot jobs. Warning Systems: pilots need to be aware of how their airplane type alerts them.

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Pilot Airplanes Weather Air Traffic Control 52

Simple Flying

AUGUST 5, 2024

Flight schools and training academies usually send welcome letters to new students with pertinent information for their impending training. Things like what headset to invest in, uniform policies, training dates and hours, and cafeteria hours are what students expect to be discussed in this email.

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Pilot Flight Deck 105

Professional Pilot

AUGUST 14, 2024

This revolutionary system includes digital technology that safely lands the aircraft at the nearest suitable airport in the event that the pilot is incapacitated. Beyond the flight deck, the six-seat M700 FURY is powered by a Pratt & Whitney PT6A-52 700 SHP engine.

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Flight Deck Descent Stability Pilot 52

Flight Training Central

MAY 28, 2024

Sitting in the flight deck during the cruise portion of any flight may have a tendency to become monotonous. If the wind is as shown by the landing direction indicator, the pilot should land on Runway 9 and expect a crosswind from the right. Pilot in command. 040° and 220° true. 040° and 220° magnetic.

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Crosswind Runway Air Traffic Control Approach 98

Aviation Bussiness News

JUNE 28, 2024

The focus is on pilot and crew processes to manage complexity (threat management) in operations, rather than simply the assessment of outcomes. It shifts the emphasis towards a professional development learning experience that is making pilots more effective and safer, through the targeting of underlying areas of performance.

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Flight Deck Pilot Airlines Airline 52

Flying Magazine

APRIL 26, 2024

It is not uncommon for air traffic control to pose this question to pilots on IFR flight plans approaching certain airports when the weather is VFR. In daylight, when the visibility is good, the winds calm, and the pilot familiar with the airport—and the approach is a straight in—the visual is no big deal.

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Cranky Flier

APRIL 19, 2024

Rocky Times Ahead After United Pilot Allows Cockpit Guest As if the FAA didn’t already have its hands full with United, the government is now investigating an incident that took place on United flight 3779 from Denver to Toronto last Monday, April 10. Aegean is buying four A321LRs to fly to new, non-EU destinations.

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Flight Deck Pilot Thrust Airlines 130

AV Web

AUGUST 14, 2024

Initially, the software will be available for integrated flight decks ranging from the G1000 NXi to the G5000, according to Garmin. Equipping pilots with this technology can reduce the risk of runway incursions and help provide confidence for pilots navigating busy and complex airports.”

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Latatuide 33 Aviation

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Flight Deck Technology One way private air travel agencies are increasing sustainability is by improving the technology on the aircraft. Private air charter companies are implementing flight deck systems that optimize the pilot’s ability to engage various processes and visualize their flight path.

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Flight Deck Drag Thrust Jet 52

Professional Pilot

MAY 10, 2024

The aircraft is equipped with the Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck, which is engineered for enhanced safety and features the industry’s first active control sidesticks and most extensive use of touch-screen technology. The post Gulfstream G600 earns FAA steep-approach certification first appeared on Professional Pilot Magazine.

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