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A Different Kind of Pilot Decision—Choosing Not to Fly

Air Facts

An approaching system threatened to bring widespread low ceilings, embedded thunderstorms, and wind shear across much of the southern U.S. An approaching system threatened to bring widespread low ceilings, embedded thunderstorms, and wind shear across much of the southern U.S. Its not a bad suggestion.

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Visual Angle of Attack Indicators and Systems Engineering Theory

Air Facts

1] NASA provides this excellent but unavoidably long definition: At NASA, systems engineering is defined as a methodical, multi-disciplinary approach for the design, realization, technical management, operations, and retirement of a system. An historical antecedent is the concept of the unstable approach.

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Arriving in Style

Plane and Pilot

We often hear that the key to a great landing is an equally great approach. And lets face it, the key to that flawless approach is often a well-planned descent. In the airline world, descent planning and execution receives a lot of attention. The en route instrument approaches, traffic patterns, and terrain are all new.

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Airline Pilots Are the Most Scrutinized Profession

Air Facts

Airline Pilots Continuing education is required for airline pilots. Check airmen are used by the airline industry to perform recurrent checks, proficiency checks, and line checks. All airline pilots attend annual recurrent training that includes ground school and simulator training that requires an evaluation.

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New! “The Turbine Pilot’s Flight Manual Fifth Edition!”

Greg Brown's Flying Carpet Blog

Whether you’re preparing for turbine ground school, studying for your Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate, priming for a corporate or airline interview, or upgrading into a personal jet or turboprop— The Turbine Pilot’s Flight Manual Fifth Edition is designed for you. Covers all the essentials of turbine aircraft in one book.

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A Touristy Timeout for Safety

Plane and Pilot

Left alone with my thoughts and the breeze, I watched carefully as several airliners came and went. Most seemed to be using more flaps than normal for takeoff, the idea being to get away from the ground as quickly as possible to minimize their time near the ground, where a wind shear could have serious consequences.

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10 Apps Every Student Pilot Should Be Using in 2025

Inflight Pilot Training

AccuWeather Overview : AccuWeather delivers hyper-local weather forecasts with a clean, intuitive interface that helps pilots stay ahead of changing conditions. WX Aviation Weather Overview : Tailored specifically for pilots, Aviation Weather is a one-stop app for aviation weather products, giving quick access to METARs, TAFs, and more.

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