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.” For a future pilot, a thorough knowledge of these systems is essential.

Instrument Meteorological Conditions

One Mile at a Time

MAY 18, 2025

Delta first class cabin A321neo Delta first class cabin A321neo You kind of know what to expect in terms of domestic first class, since airlines are only willing to allocate so much space to each seat. Delta A321neo first class lavatory Delta has one first class lavatory on the A321neo, located at the front of the cabin, by the flight deck.

Runway

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

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

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

Flying Magazine

JULY 11, 2025

I was inspired by Ernest Gantt’s seminal work, Fate Is the Hunter , which chronicles his adventures of flying the line when round-engined DC-2s, -3s, -4s, -6s, Boeing 307s, and Lockheed Constellations were the primary people movers during the golden age of airliners. One can dream and prepare, right?

Flight Deck

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Southwest Airlines will alter landing procedures from December 2024, in an effort to reduce injuries sustained by cabin crew members during turbulence, according to an internal memo. Southwest said that the changes are a result of the airlines “unwavering commitment to safety and well-being of our flight attendants”.

Cabin Crew

One Mile at a Time

JULY 18, 2025

For the return portion of my trip across the Atlantic on the Airbus A321XLR , I flew Iberia’s Airbus A321XLR business class on the eight-hour flight from Madrid (MAD) to Washington (IAD). I was excited about this flight. For example, below was the view from my seat — as you can see, I couldn’t really see anyone.

Approach

One Mile at a Time

MAY 20, 2025

To kick off my Le Premier in the new La Premiere adventure , I flew Aviancas Airbus A320 business class (often simply marketed as Premium) on the 3hr5min flight from Miami (MIA) to Bogota (BOG). Its not quite what youd get on a long haul flight, but still, many other airlines dont even offer bedding on regional flights, so Ill take it!

Approach

Aerotime

DECEMBER 20, 2024

We will also examine the next most critical phase of our flight, from descent and deceleration to the approach and landing phases, even touching upon what happens when the aircraft arrives safely at the gate. EQRoy / Shutterstock This is a regular source of passenger frustration on certain airlines.

Cabin Crew

AV Web

MARCH 17, 2025

The crash, which killed all 150 people onboard, was blamed on the suicide of Flight 9525’s First Officer Andreas Lubitz, who the investigation found deliberately plowed the airliner into a mountain. Patrick Sondenheimer was monitoring the flight deck when the plane went down.

Flight Deck

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

Fear of Landing

JUNE 21, 2024

I’ve been intrigued by the photographs being passed around of the Austrian Airlines Airbus A320 that flew into a hailstorm. Austrian Airlines, a subsidiary of Lufthansa, is the flag carrier of Austria. The flight seemed routine until the flight crew started the final descent from 34,000 feet.

Airline

Air Facts

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

A Big Surprise from a FAA Inspector Air Facts Journal The FAA employs Air Carrier Operations Safety Inspectors to oversea airline operations. At the time of this flight, I was Chairman of the Airline Pilots Association Training and Standards Committee. This board oversaw the training and standards of the airline.

Checkride

Plane and Pilot

JANUARY 14, 2025

Its almost unthinkable in an airliner, and surely tensions were high in the flight deck. After proving his flying ability with a single eye, he would go on to be hired by TACA Airlines. By 29, he was a captain with TACA and had logged over 13,400 hours of flight time. Both engines were out.

Pilot

Air Facts

MAY 20, 2024

As I walked up the darkened aisle toward the flight deck, I noticed several flight attendants huddled together in the mid-galley talking in hushed tones. Arriving at the flight deck door, I performed the normal cockpit entry procedure but received no response. I couldn’t believe what I was hearing.

Flight Deck

Cranky Flier

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

The flight deck is wide open for everyone in the cabin, and well, the view is pretty good up front. We began our descent as we approached the airport. If you need a break — which we did — there’s a restaurant in the museum with a great view of the runway at Friedrichschafen Airport (FDH).

Flight Deck

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 3, 2024

The airlines use their high-fidelity flight simulators to great advantage, and when combined with stick shakers, multicrew flight decks, and low-speed and stall-warning systems, the training is excellent. However, there are some airplanes where the approach to a stall is practiced in flight.

Horizontal Stabilizer

Fly with Eva

MARCH 20, 2018

I peek quickly at the empty belly , as I climb further up to the flight deck. I remember a moment on the 737: it was an extremely long 4-sector day with lots of delays, issues and returning from our last flight hours too late. Back to today: after a short flight over the South China Sea, we reach the Philippine coastline.

Jet

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

MAY 20, 2024

Currently this airport is a hub for Air China, China Cargo Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, DHL Aviation, FedEx, Juneyao Air, Shanghai Airlines, Spring Airlines, Suparna Airlines and UPS Airlines. One of the airline's check-in area. The view outside the terminal.

Runway

Professional Pilot

MAY 30, 2025

The aircraft features a single-lever digital engine and propeller control, an advanced Doppler radar system that detects lightning and turbulence, electronic stability and under-speed protection, and emergency descent mode. Probably the greatest single feature on the TBM 960 is the single-lever operation, comments Benson.

Pilot

iPad Pilot News

MARCH 27, 2025

Flight Schedule Pro This free app enables students, renters and instructors to book new flights, manage upcoming appointments, and view aircraft availability right from the convenience of their iOS device. WSI PilotBrief Optima WSI is a leading provider of weather data and used by the majority of airlines.

Weather

Pilot Job Central

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Image: Stages in a turbine engine Geared Turbofan – A New Class In recent years a hybrid engine has entered airline service. There are different levels of warning systems, as well as logic behind the warning system inhibition during certain phases of flight. Career Advancement Pilot career progression options can vary.

Pilot

Professional Pilot

DECEMBER 10, 2024

But the movement to reduced crew operations (RCOs) is gaining strength, pushed by national private ATC companies and by some airlines. The flight deck has to meet certification criteria such as field of vision, ergonomic aspects, and instrumentation. However, airline pilot homicide-suicide is an extremely rare event.

Pilot

AV Web

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Airport firefighters had to douse flames that erupted from the right main gear on a Frontier Airlines A321 at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas on Saturday. Fire and smoke roiled from the gear as it rolled out after a flight from San Diego about 4:20 p.m.

Flight Deck

Flying Magazine

APRIL 26, 2024

Courtesy: Jeppesen] Visual into KTEB One of the first guided visual approaches was created for the descent to Runway 1 at Teterboro Airport ( KTEB ) in New Jersey. Honeywell’s Anthem integrated flight deck has driven a cascade of upcoming solutions for aircraft, including the Pilatus PC-12.

Approach