AV Web

JANUARY 1, 2025

Modern FMS platforms equipped with AI can analyze vast amounts of data, including weather conditions, air traffic, and aircraft performance metrics, to optimize flight paths in real-time. Predictive Maintenance AIs impact extends beyond flight operations into aircraft maintenance.

Air Traffic Control

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Also, none of the online Air Traffic Control (ATC) networks (like VATSIM ) work with the Xbox. Mid-Tier: Civilian The Thrustmaster TCA Sidestick replicates the sidestick found in modern Airbus airliners. The Thrustmaster TCA Yoke Boeing Edition is a 1-to-1 replica of a Boeing 787 airliner yoke.

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WayMan

JUNE 16, 2025

Communication Systems: Including radios for voice and data communication with air traffic control, other aircraft, and ground facilities. Flight Management Systems (FMS): Sophisticated computer systems with integration of navigation, flight planning, performance management, and systems monitoring.

Omni-Directional Range

Pilot Institute

APRIL 4, 2025

Look up airline pilot positions at job posting sites; youll find that the average requirements are either thousands of flight hours or advanced ratings and certifications. To give yourself a fighting chance at landing a job, youre going to need further training and flight experience. Pass a practical test (checkride).

Pilot

Flying Magazine

JULY 29, 2025

I am writing this on the airliner on the way home from a week at EAA AirVenture, the annual migration thousands make each year to Oshkosh, Wisconsin. For those who wanted to turn wrenches or have a career in the cockpit, there were airlines, colleges, and universities in attendance as well.

NDB

Flying Magazine

JUNE 12, 2025

With a few instrument lessons under my belt, I felt confident to try a relatively straightforward flight under instrument conditions in the simulator using the VATSIM live air traffic control service. This Article First Appeared in FLYING Magazine If you're not already a subscriber, what are you waiting for?

Air Traffic Control

Air Facts

MAY 7, 2025

After the war, many surplus aircraft were repurposed for civilian use in business aviation, regional airlines, and bush operations. After the war, many surplus aircraft were repurposed for civilian use in regional airline operations. It was common practice for tower controllers to monitor the area control centre enroute frequency.

Weight-Shift-Control

Inflight Pilot Training

MARCH 30, 2025

Youll learn how to navigate, communicate with Air Traffic Control, interpret weather, and conduct instrument approaches to airports, all without relying on whats outside your window. Flight canceled. That means more reliable flying, more completed trips, and more time in the air. A layer of clouds at 1,800 feet?

Pilot

Pilot Institute

MAY 26, 2025

airline accidents between 2009 and 2018. Stay tuned to other pilots reports and any advisories from air traffic control. Handling CAT in Flight While CAT may seem intimidating and perhaps even impossible to avoid, ensuring your survival is entirely within your power. See any other odd instrument readings?

Turbulence

Pilot's Life Blog

JUNE 17, 2025

Falcon Field provides a friendly atmosphere, low traffic compared to major airports, and a strong general aviation community. Its history as a World War II training base adds to its charm, with well-maintained runways, modern air traffic control, and a nearby aviation museum that keeps the spirit of flying alive.

Checkride

Flying Magazine

MAY 3, 2025

Former FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker in September reiterated a long-standing agency commitment: Two pilots must always be on the flight deck during routine commercial flight operations. airline told FLYING it sees a clear path to SPO or fully autonomous airline operations. At least one major U.S.

Pilot

Fear of Landing

JULY 25, 2025

Sound · CRJ 200 ferry flight crash with 19 on board at Kathmandu from Fear of Landing It should have been a simple ferry flight, under 150 kilometres. The owner and operator, Saurya Airlines, is a Nepalese domestic carrier founded in 2014 with a single Bombardier CRJ 200. His simulator performance was marked as Satisfactory.

Ferry Flight

Flightworx

MAY 1, 2024

Air traffic control rooms are strategic nerve centres in the aviation industry. Subject to many Hollywood films, and shrouded in mystery, this guide uncovers some of the most intriguing aspects of air traffic control rooms. What do air traffic controllers do? What technology is used?

Air Traffic Control

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Welcome onboard For some people, traveling by air has become purely routine, much like traveling by bus or train. For others, flying on a commercial airliner may be a once-a-year event when heading off on vacation. We will now begin our tour through a commercial airline flight, so sit back, relax, and enjoy the journey!

Cabin Crew

Flyertalk

JUNE 6, 2024

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) took on the topic and presented ways to reduce severe turbulence overall during the annual safety briefing during the 2024 Annual General Meeting and World Air Transport Summit. To those ends, IATA has a product available to airlines to help track the situation.

Turbulence

Jetwhine

MARCH 18, 2024

This led to what he described as an “argument” about whether it was easier to control a prop plane like a crop duster or an airliner like a Boeing 737. In a series of back-and-forth voicemails and texts we defined “harder” and “complicated” as a pilot’s fundamental stick-and-rudder inputs needed for a safe flight.

Air Traffic Control

Pilot Institute

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

Key Takeaways An aircraft dispatcher coordinates flights, ensuring safety and efficiency from the ground. This includes checking the weather, creating flight plans, and communicating with pilots. Aircraft dispatchers are also responsible for issuing flight plans. This is where aircraft dispatchers come in.

Weather

Flightworx

MAY 21, 2024

When it comes to flight logistics and aviation management, the cause is less important than the solution. Airline pilots, airport staff, and air traffic control must be quick, adaptable, and collaborative in the hopes of avoiding such a domino effect. How do flight diversions impact the running of an airport?

Air Traffic Control

Simple Flying

JANUARY 9, 2025

In normal airline operations, holding becomes much less routine. Holding is a fundamental skill that all pilots learn and perfect during their basic training.

Pilot

Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 6, 2024

Full Understanding of Air Traffic Control When flying an aircraft, good pilots must have a clear understanding of air traffic management. Ground training will cover the basics of air traffic control and the lingo that pilots and controllers use.

Pilot

Pilot Institute

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

The aircraft dispatcher must perform three main jobs while a flight is taking place. Flight Planning Thorough flight planning is important for any airline operation. Dispatchers have to plan a safe route based on multiple factors. Most airlines have preset flight plans for each route.

Weather

Professional Pilot

MARCH 6, 2025

If any of these conditions was not met, the dispatcher had the authority to switch the mail from air to ground transportation. In 1925, the US Post Office contracted with airlines to transport the mail, thus transferring responsibilities to airline dispatchers. Under these regulations, having a dispatcher is required.

Weight-Shift-Control

Inflight Pilot Training

AUGUST 6, 2024

Private aviation refers to the use of private aircraft, either owned or chartered, for air transportation. Private aircraft are not operated by commercial airlines and are instead owned by private individuals or companies, or by charter companies that offer their services to clients on a per-flight basis.

Air Traffic Control

Airspeed Junkie

AUGUST 1, 2024

Daily responsibilities include pre-flight checks, weather analysis, creating and filing flight plans, coordination with ground crews and air traffic controllers, and continuous in-flight monitoring and communication.

Pilot

Inflight Pilot Training

MAY 14, 2024

Becoming a commercial airline pilot is a dream for many people who are looking for a challenging and rewarding career. If you’re considering pursuing this career, you may be wondering about the salary and qualifications required for different types of airline pilot jobs.

Pilot

Flightworx

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

From the critical steps of flight plan filing and securing landing permits to the practicalities of fuel management, airport fees, and navigating customs and immigration, we will explore the facets that make private jet travel in the UK both a privilege and a responsibility.

Runway

Pilot Institute

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Key Takeaways Airports that fall under Class C designation handle general aviation and airline traffic. Before entering Class C airspace, pilots must receive clearance from Air Traffic Control (ATC). Class C airspace is essential for controlling general aviation and airline traffic for medium-sized airports.

Clearance

Inflight Pilot Training

MAY 30, 2025

Best Flight Calculator App 5. Sporty’s E6B Flight Computer Overview : A digital update of the classic flight computer, Sporty’s E6B Flight Computer delivers fast, accurate calculations without carrying a physical E6B or doing manual math in the air.

Pilot

Flightworx

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Aviation fuel is a major cost for airlines and other aviation businesses, accounting for up to 30% of total operating expenses (Source: IATA ). As a result, aviation fuel suppliers play a key role in helping airlines and other aviation businesses reduce costs. Some airlines even declared bankruptcy.

Cargo

Inflight Pilot Training

AUGUST 6, 2024

Private aviation refers to the use of private aircraft, either owned or chartered, for air transportation. Private aircraft are not operated by commercial airlines and are instead owned by private individuals or companies, or by charter companies that offer their services to clients on a per-flight basis.

Air Traffic Control

Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Flying a light airplane offers access to thousands more airports than the airlines serve, which means you can land closer to your destination, avoid long taxi routes, and save time. To review, flying an IFR trip involves four main steps: File a flight plan (either with Flight Service or in an aviation app).

Clearance

Inflight Pilot Training

MARCH 26, 2024

However, it does not qualify the pilot for a job at a major airline, which requires an airline transport pilot (ATP) license. Similarly, you need to obtain a certified flight instructor (CFI) rating before you can teach others to fly for a fee.

Cargo

Professional Pilot

MAY 30, 2025

ARINC was founded by and comprised of various airlines and manufacturers (components and equipment) with the goal of producing sets of specifications (standards) for avionics hardware for global aircraft use. It is maintained by the Airlines Electronic Engineering Committee (AEEC) and digitally published by ARINC.

NOTAMs

Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 2, 2024

You don’t need to check in with air traffic control (ATC) when flying VFR in Class E. It helps separate traffic at different altitudes. Class E is always in the background, making sure both VFR and IFR traffic can coexist in safety. That’s higher than commercial airliners fly.

Airspace Classes

Universal Weather

JANUARY 18, 2024

CDM programs determine if airway and airport slots match flight plans. In the event of a missed match, flight plans are auto-cancelled. For short-notice fuel uplift requests during night hours, it’s possible to contact Air Traffic Control (ATC), which will contact the fueler to come out.

Air Traffic Control

Pilot's Life Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Diverse Airspace: A Blend of Controlled and Uncontrolled Environments Tucson’s airspace presents a unique combination of controlled and uncontrolled areas, providing student pilots with a comprehensive training experience. What certifications can I earn through Tucson flight schools?

Weather

Latatuide 33 Aviation

JULY 22, 2024

Operating Your Plane Familiarize yourself with operational considerations, including airspace regulations, flight planning, fuel management, and emergency procedures. Navigation fees: Using airspace and air traffic control services incurs navigation fees, which depend on flight distance, aircraft weight, and airspace use.

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