Altimeter Flight Deck VOR 
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.
Air Facts
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
They arent just a list of priorities in an emergency, they also neatly sum up the different roles a pilot must play, roles that used to be divided very specifically on the flight deck of an airliner. Consider the amazing picture below, taken on the flight deck of a Boeing 314 flying boat over 80 years ago.
Pilot Institute
JANUARY 27, 2025
This article will explain the six primary instruments of every flight deck, often informally referred to as the six-pack. Key Takeaways The six-pack includes the core flight instruments for navigation and control. The pitot-static system is used to measure the static and dynamic pressure of the air during flight.
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