Air Facts

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Thats especially true for instrument pilots, where Air Traffic Control sounds like they are running the show, the avionics seem to direct the flight along predefined routes, and the autopilot actually flies the airplane. These categories apply whether youre flying a Cub on a summer evening or a business jet on an RNAV approach.

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Pilot in Command Pilot Approach Airplanes 95

Fear of Landing

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

I strongly suspect that the flight crew of Southwest flight 2504 were watching the business jet before it even entered the runway and that the conversation in the cockpit went something like “What’s that jet doing? The business jet primarily flies short domestic hops in the US. Dammit, it is.

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Runway Jet Pilot Air Traffic Control 99

One Mile at a Time

JULY 20, 2024

Instead, they only increased altitude again after an air traffic controller warned them about a low altitude alert. After this incident, the jet ended up diverting to Fort Lauderdale (FLL), where the weather was better. The plane landed safely in Fort Lauderdale at 7:45PM, after 3hr30min in the air.

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Air Traffic Control Altimeter Runway Weather 141

Airline Economics

MAY 17, 2024

Textron Aviation has received supplemental type certification (STC) approval from the Federal Aviation Administration’s fully integrated Future Air Navigation System (FANS) and Protected Mode Controller Pilot Data Link Communication (PM-CPDLC) program for Hawker 4000 aircraft equipped with the Honeywell PRIMUS EPIC integrated cockpit.

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Cockpit Air Traffic Control Pilot Jet 59

Plane and Pilot

JANUARY 21, 2025

Taxiing behind a line of waiting Cessnas and Pipers while a jet or two landed between an endless stream of other trainers performing touch-and-goes cemented my excitement. Good headsets enhance communication, reduce cockpit noise, and ensure comfort during long training or time-building flights.

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Pilot General Aviation Cockpit Air Traffic Control 100

One Mile at a Time

MAY 29, 2024

For whatever reason, during its takeoff roll, the jet took up the entire length of the runway, and only rotated meters before the end of the runway. The video footage is pretty dramatic, as you can see that the jet takes off at the “piano keys.” This runway is 6,173 feet (or 1,883 meters) long.

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Runway Air Traffic Control Weather Jet 116

Plane and Pilot

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Key themes: Gonzales reconstructs the chain of failures that contributed to the accident, the ingenious methods the pilots employed to steer a near-uncontrollable aircraft, and the collaborative efforts of the cabin crew, air traffic controllers, and emergency responders on the ground.

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Rudder Pilot Air Traffic Control Cabin Crew 93

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Or perhaps you’re designing a fully-fledged cockpit that rivals real-world flight training rigs. Also, none of the online Air Traffic Control (ATC) networks (like VATSIM ) work with the Xbox. This unit has three axes of control and a good range of motion. It all depends on your goals.

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Rudder Crosswind Pilot Air Traffic Control 96

Air Facts

APRIL 28, 2025

Previously, I had alerted the Atlanta Air Traffic Control facilities that our slow flying airplanes were going to be coming to visit them so they were expecting us, but trying to sequence us into their operation must have caused a lot of clenched jaws and tense moments with Atlanta Approach Control and the Atlanta Hartsfield Tower.

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Pilot Institute

APRIL 4, 2025

Traveling long distances means dealing with jet lag and changing time zones. Ongoing Training Youll have to spend a significant amount of time in training every year, both in the classroom and the cockpit. Youll interact with passengers, air traffic controllers, cabin crew, and other pilots.

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Pilot Checkride Cabin Crew Airplanes 98

Inflight Pilot Training

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Some pilots choose to fly private jets or chartered flights for businesses and individuals. Some pursue careers as air traffic controllers, ensuring safe aircraft movement. Future pilots will need to understand and adapt to evolving cockpit technologies, data-driven flight operations, and increased automation.

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Pilot Air Traffic Control Approach Stability 52

Pilot's Life Blog

MARCH 15, 2024

Most Crucial Aircraft Components, From the Flight Crew to the Cockpit, Are in the Fuselage The body of an airplane is known as the fuselage. Pilots navigate the airplane forward in glass cockpits, which are located just over the aircraft’s nose. This long, metal tube connects all the main components of an airplane.

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Ask Captain Lim

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

To aid pilots’ recall, they act on the 5 C’s (CCCCC): C rew: Inform all cockpit crew members. C ontroller: Communicate with air traffic control and declare a distress call. Thankfully, jet fuel, unlike gasoline, has a higher flash point, requiring high temperatures to ignite.

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Air Traffic Control Cabin Crew Cockpit Pilot 52

iPad Pilot News

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The cockpits and scenery are both highly detailed, with the option to fly a heads-up display, a cockpit view, or a variety of exterior camera angles. Simple buttons on the side of the screen make it easy to adjust throttle or flaps, and the pitch/roll control is your iPad’s built-in accelerometer. Pro subscription.

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Cockpit Airplanes Weather Air Traffic Control 52

Pilot's Life Blog

JULY 10, 2024

It uses a propulsion system comprising propellers or jet engines to navigate at a certain set speed limit. Among these tech tools are Air Traffic Controllers who provide ATC clearance as the pilot approaches the landing area. Learn Taxiing Alongside Everything That Comes Before and After!

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Clearance Runway Air Traffic Control Pilot 52

Fear of Landing

MARCH 22, 2024

TURBO-AE Code During the 1990s, NASA developed a computer code that generates two-dimensional simulations of potential aeroelastic (AE) problems that can occur in jet engine blades. Traffic Management Advisor (TMA) – 1990s: TMA software forecasts arriving air traffic to help controllers plan for safe arrivals during peak periods.

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Pilot's Life Blog

JULY 3, 2024

Other roles available in the industry include air traffic controllers, aircraft maintenance engineers, airport operations managers, and avionics technicians. At Leopard Aviation, we train students interested in becoming pilots , but our curriculum also provides a solid foundation for no-less-important careers beyond the cockpit.

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Inflight Pilot Training

MAY 14, 2024

They’re both responsible for the safe operation of the aircraft, however the captain is the most senior pilot in the cockpit and ultimately responsible for the operation of the plane, flight planning, communicating with air traffic control and supervising crew.

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Inflight Pilot Training

AUGUST 6, 2024

Private aviation includes a wide range of aircraft, from small propeller planes to large business jets, and is used for various purposes such as business travel, leisure trips, medical emergencies and cargo transport. On a luxury jet , you can expect a high level of privacy and personalized attention from the private pilot and crew.

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Tradewind

MAY 17, 2022

Like lawyers gunning for partner or professors aspiring to tenure, the ultimate career goal of many professional pilots is to fly for a major airline or corporate jet operator. This system is now outdated, alas, as airlines and corporate jet operators in today’s day and age need pilots within three years, not ten.

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Pilot Air Traffic Control Approach Cockpit 52

Pilot Institute

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Airlines have shifted their focus toward getting pilots into the cockpit faster, with less emphasis on formal education. They offer courses that lead directly to the cockpit. These programs typically last 1-2 years, providing a faster route to the cockpit than traditional four-year degrees. This might be the path for you.

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Pilot Cockpit Approach Air Traffic Control 52

Captain Laura

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Most larger aircraft has jump seats in the cockpit and in the galley. When these are not taking place, qualified and registered airline pilots, dispatchers, and air traffic controllers can ride with us. When emergencies happen, it can be helpful to have the extra set of eyes, ears, and hands to aid as needed.

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Inflight Pilot Training

JULY 23, 2024

Airlines around the world are struggling to fill cockpit positions with qualified candidates, leading to a massive surge in demand for pilots. Corporations are increasingly relying on private jets for executive travel, which is leading to an increasing need for business jet pilots.

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Pilot Air Traffic Control Cockpit Stability 52

Inflight Pilot Training

MARCH 26, 2024

You will be expected to operate a wide range of aircraft, from small, single-engine planes to large, multi-engine jets. A cargo pilot’s duties may include performing pre-flight checks and inspections, communicating with air traffic control, loading and unloading cargo, and flying the aircraft.

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Cargo Pilot Air Traffic Control Weather 52

Inflight Pilot Training

AUGUST 6, 2024

Private aviation includes a wide range of aircraft, from small propeller planes to large business jets, and is used for various purposes such as business travel, leisure trips, medical emergencies and cargo transport. On a luxury jet , you can expect a high level of privacy and personalized attention from the private pilot and crew.

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Air Traffic Control Pilot Flight Plan Cargo 40

Professional Pilot

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) estimates that there are approximately 200,000 general aviation aircraft currently in service globally, including 25,000 jets, helicopters, and turboprops. This will likely require close collaboration between flight dispatchers, air traffic controllers, and pilots.

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Inflight Pilot Training

JULY 23, 2024

Airlines around the world are struggling to fill cockpit positions with qualified candidates, leading to a massive surge in demand for pilots. Corporations are increasingly relying on private jets for executive travel, which is leading to an increasing need for business jet pilots.

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Aerotime

MARCH 7, 2025

As part of its investigation into a deadly plane crash in Philidelphia, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has revealed that the cockpit voice recorder (CVR) failed to record the accident flight and had likely not been logging audio for years. There were no distress calls received from the flight crew, the NTSB said.

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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. Tucsons ideal flying conditions and controlled airspace make it the perfect location to learn.

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Pilot's Life Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

These interactions can enrich your training experience, offering insights beyond the cockpit and helping you build valuable relationships within the industry. Corporate Aviation Corporate aviation offers the opportunity to pilot private jets for businesses or high-net-worth individuals.

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Photographic Logbook

APRIL 9, 2024

Aside from some of the typical glitches in communication between air traffic control and other pilots, including my participation in a relay from Syracuse Approach to another aircraft, nothing noteworthy occurred on the outbound flight. gal, they were practically giving their fuel away. Crises are often preceded by the mundane.

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Runway Airplanes Air Traffic Control Pilot 52

AV Web

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Army Black Hawk and an American Airlines regional jet, the FAA imposed temporary restrictions on helicopter traffic around Reagan, but more lasting regulations may be on the horizon. Following the fatal collision between a U.S. However, any permanent changes would require approval from other federal agencies.

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Professional Pilot

APRIL 10, 2024

Gulfstream IV & Robinson R44 Corporate Jet Captain EJM Great Neck NY I n my opinion, they have not kept pace for many years, and are way behind on staffing and service. Gulfstream G650 Corporate Pilot Executive Jet Management Lake Worth FL F acilities are not adequately staffed, in my opinion. Graham Fig ATP. David Bjellos ATP.

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Clearance Pilot Weather Approach 40

One Mile at a Time

OCTOBER 8, 2024

It involves two jets operating on behalf of Delta, which had a serious incident at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL). Fortunately there were no serious injuries, though a flight attendant on the regional jet sustained a minor injury. The pictures of the damage to the CRJ-900 are kind of wild.

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Tail Jet Clearance Runway 122

Plane and Pilot

JANUARY 5, 2025

Air traffic control, responding to the pilots odd transmission, simplified the clearance, issuing just a heading and an altitude. Among the wreckage pulled up from the depths was a cockpit video recorder. NTSB review of cockpit video showed the MFD wasnt working on the last four flights.

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Clearance Pilot Cockpit Descent 95

One Mile at a Time

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Frontier jet lands in Las Vegas in flames This incident happened on Saturday, October 5, 2024, and involves Frontier Airlines flight F91326, flying from San Diego (SAN) to Las Vegas (LAS). As the aircraft began descending, the pilots declared an emergency, and reported to air traffic control that there was smoke in the cabin and cockpit.

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Aerotime

MARCH 26, 2025

According to the Spanish accident report , once both jets had landed, they were among four other aircraft that had been parked due to the congestion caused by the number of flights being diverted to Tenerife. The controller confirmed that he heard the message and asked the pilots to report runway clear. However, it was too late.

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Clearance Runway Weather Pilot 301