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Business jet flight decks

Professional Pilot

The system has been integrated successfully into numerous business jet flight decks, including Dassault Falcons EASy, Pilatus PC-24s Advanced Cockpit Environment (ACE), and Gulfstreams PlaneView and Symmetry. Honeywells Primus Epic integrates seamlessly with Gulfstreams PlaneView flight deck, which features four 10×13-inch LCDs.

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Avionics and cockpit automation

Professional Pilot

Under visual flight rules (VFR) during daytime, a pilot can operate with only basic gauges: an airspeed indicator, altimeter, compass, fuel gauges for each tank, and oil temperature, pressure, and engine RPM readings. The 91.205 minimum equipment rule is very rudimentary, and most aircraft today exceed these requirements.

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Is It Hard To Be A Pilot? – The Surprising Truth

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It gives you the ability to fly in Instrument Flight Rules (IFR). Youll train how to rely on instruments instead of visual cues. Traveling long distances means dealing with jet lag and changing time zones. For professional pilots, this rating is a must-have.

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The Complete Home Flight Simulator Setup Guide (2025)

Pilot Institute

For jets, change one of the levers to a flap or speed brake control. Since there are only two thrust levers, the TCA quadrant is best used for jet or FADEC aircraft. This unit gets top marks for both GA and jet simulation. Like the G Pro, the Bravo comes with switchable knobs for both prop and jet aircraft.

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A Comprehensive Guide to Pilot Certificates and Ratings

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The training involves advanced flight maneuvers, navigation techniques, and a thorough understanding of aviation regulations. With a commercial pilot license, pilots can engage in a wide range of professional flying jobs, from corporate jet operations to aerial tours and crop-dusting.

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Class B Airspace Explained

Pilot Institute

The fast jets and faster-talking controllers can be intimidating. Keeping track of all the rules and regulations might seem like too much. These simpler classes cannot handle major international airports’ constant high-speed jet traffic. Keeping jet traffic safe alongside slower general aviation aircraft is harder still.

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The Complete Guide to Flight Training in Scottsdale, AZ

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Instrument Rating (IR) An IR enables pilots to navigate and operate aircraft in various weather conditions using instrument-based navigation. This rating requires additional training focused on instrument flight rules (IFR), enhancing your skills and safety as a pilot.

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