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Avionics and cockpit automation

Professional Pilot

For example, a traditional airspeed indicator shows only real-time changes, while a glass cockpits trend indicator calculates exactly where the airspeed will be over a fixed unit of time and can trigger alerts or automated corrections if thresholds are breached. One of the best examples thats currently in service is the Gulfstream G280.

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RNAV Approaches Simplified: A Guide for New Pilots

Pilot Institute

Approach Minimums When youre flying in bad weather and cant see much, you can rely on your trusty instruments to guide you. The minima table lists the DA and Height Above Threshold for each type of RNAV approach. Thats why some approach plates dont allow LNAV/VNAV when the weather is too extreme. Follow altitude restrictions.