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Flight Instruments vs. Avionics

WayMan

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.

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767 Flight Deck Preflight

AeroSavvy

Equipment Check My airline assigns the first officer (or International Relief Officer on long flights) to inspect flight deck equipment. Boeing 767-300F flight deck Cockpit Setup – Go With the Flow! Crews typically test the TCAS and Radar/Windshear systems before the first flight of the day.

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Despite Opposition, Trump’s FAA Pick Narrowly Moves to Senate Vote

Flying Magazine

Commitment to Safety Ambrosi further questioned Bedford’s commitment to requiring two pilots on the flight deck for commercial operations. Any change to flight deck staffing must be carefully scrutinized,” he wrote. at an enormous competitive disadvantage.” at an enormous competitive disadvantage.”