Altimeter Cockpit Pilot 
Aerotime
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
On February 14, 2025, Homendy said that 17 seconds before impact a message from ATC directing the Black Hawk crew to pass behind the PSA Airlines operated Bombardier CRJ700 was audible on both aircrafts Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR). The check ride is an exam that a pilot must pass to undertake certain flight duties.
Flying Magazine
JUNE 14, 2025
Both cockpit and OR demand the same superpower—knowing what matters before it’s too late. Every pilot knows about the situational awareness scan—the continuous visual sweep. Great pilots don’t just read instruments. There’s the 10,000-hour pilot who has “seen it all” stops seeing. They read trends.
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Pilot Institute
DECEMBER 12, 2024
These two simple features power three of the most important cockpit instruments. Pilots can use pitot heat or alternate static sources to handle blockages in-flight. How Does the System Give Inputs to the Altimeter? The altimeter uses the input from the static port to determine the altitude.
Pilot Institute
NOVEMBER 30, 2024
Deciding between a traditional round-dial cockpit and a modern glass cockpit can be a big deal for some pilots. Round-dials teach you hands-on skills, while glass cockpits use fancy technology to help you see what’s going on around you. Learning these differences will help you pick the right kind of cockpit for you.
Plane and Pilot
JULY 31, 2025
My first logbook entry in 1992 records a flight in a Beechcraft Skipper , its compact cockpit and low-wing design thrilling for a novice pilot. From glass cockpits to drones, advances in technology, regulations, training, and culture have reshaped the field of general aviation. Today, some pilots struggle if GPS fails.
Air Facts
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
Who is the pilot in command of your aircraft? Air Facts Journal The pilot in command of an aircraft is directly responsible for, and is the final authority as to, the operation of that aircraft. ” The pilot in the left seat As that accident shows, being PIC is a full time job.
Pilot Institute
NOVEMBER 16, 2024
As you step into the cockpit and start learning, you’ll quickly realize it’s about building good habits that make flying second nature. In this guide we’ll explain the most common mistakes student pilots make and talk about how to avoid them. Trust me, you’ll find yourself growing into a better pilot, flight after flight.
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