Plane and Pilot
MAY 31, 2025
It was the evening of June 1, 2009, and Flight 447, a 4-year-old Airbus 330, was serenely cruising just below the equator at FL 360. The Airbus flight computers noted the discrepancy in airspeed between the pilot and first officers displays, issued a warning to the flight crew, and disengaged the autopilot.
Plane and Pilot
JULY 31, 2025
Photo: Adobe Stock Navigation: Paper to Pixels In 1992, my flight bag overflowed with Jeppesen charts, an E6B flight computer , and a plotter—tools essential for a Skipper cross-country. The 2013 ATP 1,500-hour requirement for airline pilots raised training costs by turning flight schools into airline pipelines.
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Flying Magazine
JUNE 3, 2025
The Alia is piloted using advanced flight computers and fly-by-wire controls. Jack Daleo/ FLYING ] Clark said he has flown on Alia hundreds of times as a pilot and flight test engineer, and Beta can train new pilots in a matter of days. But it also makes a super quiet airplane, he added. The electric motor is silent.
Pilot Institute
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
From simple mechanical linkages in small aircraft to high-tech fly-by-wire systems in airliners, ailerons have evolved with aviation itself. You might be surprised to learn that tiny four-seater Cessna 172s and 140-passenger Boeing 707 airliners both use simple cables for moving the ailerons and elevators!
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 Institute
NOVEMBER 30, 2024
Glass cockpits often feature automation and flight computers to help reduce workload. Most modern jets have glass cockpits if you plan to fly commercially at the airlines. If something goes wrong, specialized components are generally required to fix the issue. Which can add up to the overall cost of ownership. Which Is Safer?
Pilot Institute
NOVEMBER 16, 2024
If you dream of flying small airplanes on weekends or piloting commercial airliners with hundreds of passengers, you need certain pilot licenses to reach your aviation goals. If you want to take your friends and family flying or become an airline pilot, start your aviation journey with this license. Which License(s) Should You Get?
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