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. Consider the amazing picture below, taken on the flight deck of a Boeing 314 flying boat over 80 years ago.

Pilot in Command

Pilot Institute

MAY 8, 2025

Then, the antennas and radio systems send the information off the airplane. They forward the messages onwards to airline operation centers, flight dispatch, maintenance facilities, or ATC. From there, it gets routed like mail to the intended recipient: an airline operations center or an air traffic control unit.

Clearance

Plane and Pilot

MAY 26, 2025

Sure, we fly fast airplanes, but unless theyre on fire, doing anything in a rush creates unneeded risks. And of all phases of flight, the tradeoff of risk versus reward that comes with being in a hurry seems most lopsided when youre on the ground, and the parking brake is arguably the biggest hammer in our professional toolbox.

Runway

WayMan

JUNE 16, 2025

flight Instruments vs. Avionics An aircraft’s flight deck, with its collection of displays and controls, is a wonder of engineering. Two terms that are often heard are “flight instruments” and “avionics.” An older airplane may have simple analog instruments with minimal avionics.

Omni-Directional Range

AV Web

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Some of them seem funny to us now, like the fact that most of our airplanes had no radios or, God forbid, transponders and ELTs, while other facets of the 1970s are tragic. When I became an airline pilot at the beginning of 1979, the training classes and flight decks were male only clubs.

Flight Deck

Air Facts

APRIL 14, 2025

This means studying how all of the pieces of a system work together, not just isolated flight tests or personal preference. The system for VAOAI is pretty much all of general aviation and not just the hardware on the airplane. as it apparently originated from FAA Flight Deck Human Factors. That email was not acknowledged.

Final Approach

One Mile at a Time

APRIL 2, 2025

For the transatlantic return segment of our royal visit to Versailles , I flew Austrians Boeing 787-9 business class on the nine hour flight from Vienna (VIE) to Washington (IAD). Whats exciting is that the airline recently started taking delivery of 787s , representing a new era for the carrier.

Approach

Air

JUNE 4, 2025

If you’ve ever found yourself plane-spotting , you might have noticed a striking feature on the flight decks of new Airbus aircraft: a sleek, black raccoon mask framing the cockpit windows. Historically, wide-body flight decks required as many as six separate glass panes, resulting in a complex and heavy structure.

Flight Deck

Plane and Pilot

JANUARY 21, 2025

Do airlines require TSO headsets? While general aviation flights operated under Part 91 (including training flights) do not require TSO equipment, airline flights operated under Part 121 do. They help make the flight deck much quieter, helping pilots focus while protecting against hearing damage.

Pilot

Plane and Pilot

MARCH 18, 2025

We roamed the aisle to ensure that all questions were answered and that any fears were allayed before we began doing airplane things. A random airliner doesnt often call up for push and taxi without an associated flight plan, and to do so with a desire to taxi around the airport for 10-15 minutes is even more unusual.

Runway

One Mile at a Time

MAY 18, 2025

Im a terrible airplane sleeper, so my intent was to just stay up on the flight working on my laptop, and then to nap after getting home, and thats exactly what I did. The chicken just tasted so cheap and rubbery, the type of chicken youd only be served on an airplane. I regretted that I didnt order the vegetarian option.

Runway

Flying Magazine

MAY 8, 2025

READ MORE: Review: Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Want to start flying airliners and learn their systems on your flight simulator? With my instructors Zoom screen set up on my second monitor, I had my airplane running on my primary display so that I could follow along in setting up the G1000 avionics in real time.

Cockpit

Flying Magazine

JULY 24, 2025

Air Force ace Chuck Yeager’s historic supersonic flight in 1947, as well as several systems—such as the NACA airfoil—that remain in use. READ MORE: How Hybrid Air Vehicles Is Making World’s Longest Aircraft Longer Today, just about every airplane and air traffic control (ATC) facility in the country relies on technology developed by NASA.

Airfoil

One Mile at a Time

JULY 7, 2025

I was looking forward to this flight for a couple of reasons. For one, it would be my first flight on the brand new Airbus A321XLR, which is a plane that will become increasingly important for airlines in the coming years. The airline has staggered seats, alternating between a 2-2 and 1-1 layout.

Weather

Plane and Pilot

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

In the airline world, descent planning and execution receives a lot of attention. To cope with these challenges, airline glass flight decks contain a vertical navigation function (VNAV) that keeps the autopilot, and the crew, on the right path to arrive at the final approach fix, or downwind leg, at speed and on altitude.

Descent

One Mile at a Time

JUNE 11, 2025

That strategy seems to be a success, probably thanks to the great experience, the small cabin, the limited number of planes with first class , and the fact that the airline is based in Paris (a city popular with people who are willing to drop five figures on an airline ticket).

Approach

Flight Training Central

AUGUST 1, 2025

The iPad bag is my go-to for quick flights in the local area. The new Flight Gear line is made for working pilots. It’s not about bells and whistles; it’s about thoughtful design that makes a difference on the ramp and on the flight deck. These aren’t flashy bags, but they’re not supposed to be.

Pilot

One Mile at a Time

MARCH 24, 2025

Theres simply not another airline in the world that puts even remotely as much effort into the ground experience, whether at the carriers Charles de Gaulle hub, or an outstation. So the airline is priced at the top of the market, but it seems that strategy is working. Whats different, though, is how the airline handles the process.

Approach

AV Web

JUNE 16, 2025

AVweb Insider AVweb Insider AVweb Insider Guest Blog: Why Airlines Must Resist The Transition To Single-Pilot Flight Decks The two-pilot flight deck is fundamental to the safety of commercial flight. Great backcountry airplane!

Flight Deck

WayMan

MAY 25, 2025

While commercial airliners are made up of millions of individual components, the foundation of every airplanewhether a Boeing jet or a training aircraft like a Cessna 172 starts with the same key parts. The Main Parts of an Airplane While aircraft come in many designs and sizes, they all share several core components.

Lift

AOPA

JULY 21, 2025

And the production version is quite a bit different from the metal, high-wing bush airplane that was first revealed in 2022. Inside the flight deck, the manual flap handle has been moved to the floor. The airplane flies correctly." The airplane goes together very quickly. Were deep into buildability," Hickman said.

Tail

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

Flying Magazine

JULY 11, 2025

For this year’s Ultimate Issue, I wanted to push myself out of my comfort zone into an airplane worthy of the Ultimate title. The DC-6 sits tall on its landing gear to accommodate the three-bladed propellers, but the airplane has a balanced and proportional appearance. One can dream and prepare, right?

Flight Deck

AV Web

JULY 6, 2025

These rules include, but are not limited to: Part 91: General Operating and Flight Rules; 14 CFR 91.211 Supplemental Oxygen Part 135: Operating Requirements Regarding Commuter and On-Demand Operations; 14 CFR 135.89 They are commonly used in emergency settings, such as airline oxygen masks or space missions.

Federal Aviation Regulations

AV Web

JUNE 16, 2025

AVweb Insider AVweb Insider AVweb Insider Guest Blog: Why Airlines Must Resist The Transition To Single-Pilot Flight Decks The two-pilot flight deck is fundamental to the safety of commercial flight. Great backcountry airplane!

Flight Deck

AV Web

JULY 13, 2025

The only other objects in the room were a weird looking set of goggles connected to a laptop which generated a breathtaking 3-D environment of the Global’s flight deck. I haven’t checked but I’d guess that even though they’re airliner parts they probably cost less than $100.

Flight Deck

Flying Magazine

JULY 25, 2025

policy dictates that no certified airline can operate an airplane “with less than the minimum flight crew,” and that the “minimum flight crew is two pilots.” as market pressure would likely push American-based airlines toward the single-pilot model. In a letter sent to Duffy on Thursday, the lawmakers said the U.S.

Pilot

Adventures of Cap'n Aux

MAY 21, 2025

link] Interview with a Future Airline Pilot [link] Secrets of an Airline Freight Dog [link] Confessions of a Regional Pilot [link] [link] Life of an Airline Pilot : (Video) Living the Dream! link] Fifi’s Final Flight! link] Cap’n Aux Answers Your Avgeek Questions Part I [link] II [link] III [link] III-2.0

Pilot

Flying Magazine

JULY 8, 2025

Whether you’re looking for upgrades for the flight deck or essentials for life on the go, there are significant savings on tech and travel items. Imiomo Carry on Luggage This 20-inch hardshell suitcase is airline-approved and designed for convenience at the airport.

Flight Deck

One Mile at a Time

MAY 19, 2024

For years, there had been talk of the cockpits of commercial aircraft in the United States getting a second flight deck barrier. As the FAA describes this, the intent is to slow any attack on the flight deck long enough so that the flight deck can be closed and locked before an attacker could reach it.

Flight Deck

Aerotime

JUNE 7, 2024

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has found that interruptions and multitasking led to distractions that resulted in a near-collision incident between a Delta Air Lines and American Airlines aircraft at John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) in New York earlier last year.

Air Traffic Control

Aerotime

AUGUST 2, 2024

While EASA appears to be tackling the issue head on, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) seems more muted about the subject, with US airlines leading the conversation instead. Currently, every aspect of flight safety is deliberately designed for a team with shared responsibilities working together on the flight deck,” the campaign said.

Pilot

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

For others, flying on a commercial airliner may be a once-a-year event when heading off on vacation. In the case of certain passengers, a flight may represent the first time they have ever been onboard an airplane, generating feelings of excitement and trepidation in equal measure about what may lie ahead.

Cabin Crew

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Airplanes come in all shapes and sizes, and the cost of owning and operating one can vary greatly. From the inexpensive thrill of soaring in a glider to the massive expense of a commercial airliner, there is a lot to consider regarding the cost of the flight. million – $8.8 New models range from $100,000 to $300,000 or more.

Airplanes

Flying Magazine

MAY 16, 2024

While many focus on that narrow goal at first, it soon becomes clear that in order to successfully secure an airline pilot position with a regional, and then a major, you need to develop other skills to complement the fact you’re a decent stick. FM: When you committed to the pursuit, how did you identify the airline(s) you wanted to aim for?

Pilot

Northstar VFR

MAY 26, 2024

by Leslie Caubble, CFI/IGI Chair flying is a great, low-cost way to increase the effectiveness of your flight training. Chair flying is a technique to practice your flying skills by either sitting in the airplane on the ground, using a simulator, or sitting in front of a poster of your flight deck.

Pilot

Cranky Flier

APRIL 19, 2024

The airline says if it weren’t for the $200 million it lost due to the MAX 9 shutdown in January it would have turned a small profit, which, sure, but it also would have turned a profit it made another $200 million selling leftover stroopwafels. The airline finished the quarter with about $1.5 The airline paid $3.08

Flight Deck