Vintage Aviation News

MAY 25, 2025

Welch in the cockpit of YF-100A 52-5754 at Los Angeles International Airport. It had a combat range of 1,995 miles and a service ceiling of 50,000 feet. Flying a Curtiss P-40B Tomahawk, he shot down three Aichi D3A Val dive bombers and one Mitsubishi A6M Zero fighter that day. North American Aviation Chief Test Pilot George S.

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Vintage Aviation News

JANUARY 19, 2025

On January 19, 1946, Bell’s Chief Experimental Test Pilot, Jack Woolams, climbed from the bomb bay of a B-29 into the cockpit of the XS-1. Because the XLR-11 was still not ready for flight testing, it was decided to conduct glide tests on the XS-1 at Pinecastle, with the aircraft being carried in the bomb bay of a B-29.

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Vintage Aviation News

MAY 21, 2025

The main fuel tank was positioned directly in front of the cockpit, requiring Lindbergh to rely on a periscope and side views from the cockpit windows to navigate. One of the most distinctive features of the Spirit of St. Louis was its lack of forward visibility. He would often yaw the aircraft slightly to see ahead. The Spirit of St.

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Vintage Aviation News

APRIL 25, 2025

The cockpit is protected by a transparent panel, while sections have been cut into the fuselage to allow for easier access for people with disabilities. On the nose of the cockpit section, the aircraft also bears the name of Captain William R. The passenger cabin has been replaced by exhibits about the science behind flight.

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Air Facts

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

In the cockpit of a modern GA airplane, there is probably only one person to do all of these jobsyou! Aviate, navigate, communicate To be an effective captain in a digital cockpit, you need to understand aviate, navigate, communicate beyond its classic meaning. George works for you.

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One Mile at a Time

APRIL 9, 2025

The idea is that the floor space that was previously taken up with lavatories and storage would be relocated outside the main revenue area (passenger accommodation), in a new center module, just behind the first set of doors, opposite the cockpit door.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 21, 2025

The aircraft was equipped with a cockpit camera that captured the entire instrumentation for both the left and right seats, as well as the center pedestal and overhead panel. READ MORE: Pattern Operations Require the Right Technique The pilot was trying to fly by looking at the instrument on the other side of the cockpit, said Sedor.

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Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Larger DSLR cameras and lenses can be bulky and heavy, which makes them more distracting and more difficult to mount in the cockpit. Zoom capability The ability to zoom in on a particular area of the cockpit can create more dynamic lesson footage. For use in a tight space like a cockpit, you’ll want a wide angle lens.

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Airspeed Junkie

AUGUST 2, 2024

Cockpit and Avionics Sitting in the cockpit of a Cessna 172, one is immediately struck by the advanced Garmin G1000 NXi avionics suite that dominates the instrument panel. First introduced in 2005, this all-glass cockpit revolutionized the flying experience for pilots by providing a comprehensive and intuitive interface.

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Plane and Pilot

JUNE 15, 2025

A spring switch in the cockpit controlled the turbocharger wastegate, to select whether the turbocharger was engaged or bypassed (or midrange). Weather at the destination airport at the time of the accident included a 300 feet ceiling, quarter mile visibility in fog, and calm wind.

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Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 6, 2024

The route is simple, GPS direct, but…there’s my personal 1,000-foot en route ceiling requirement, and those silly Smoky Mountains. In the summer in coastal Georgia where Savannah lies, the default weather forecast is low ceilings and visibilities in the morning, and cumulus and scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon.

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Vintage Aviation News

JULY 28, 2024

It had a range of up to 556 miles (four hours flying time) and a ceiling of 16,000 feet, at an airspeed of between 135-157 mph. Belted into our bucket seats, the pilot, in the nose cockpit, warmed the Rapide’s twin engines up. The cabin was enclosed but an opening in the pilot’s cockpit let airflow gently circulate.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 12, 2025

Performance may be degraded when placed on the cockpit dashboard or under the aircrafts canopy/ceiling window due to window material, deicing technology, and glass angle. Based on user experiences, consider these guidelines: A flat placement with the clearest possible view of the sky is recommended.

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Airspeed Junkie

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Effective cockpit armor was another significant advancement, enhancing pilot protection during combat. The Hellcat had a service ceiling of 38,000 feet, allowing it to operate at high altitudes. This feature allowed Hellcat pilots to operate confidently under the demanding conditions of carrier operations.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 30, 2025

For VFR pilots beginning instrument training, the cockpit gets crowded fast. Ceilings drop. In the modern cockpit, changes to the plan can be executed far more easily without missing a beat. What starts as a safety net becomes an integral part of the cockpit rhythm. And systems need tools. The weather moves in.

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AV Web

AUGUST 4, 2024

Who among us hasn’t sat in their cockpits in awe of the splendor viewed outside our windshields? We approached JFK, knowing that they were experiencing very low ceilings—CAT II for you gauge jockeys out there. Magic, beauty, and dreams all describe flying at various times for all of us.

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Vintage Aviation News

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

The cockpit was air-conditioned with comfortable seats as the pilot’s compared it with a lounge chair. The doors of the canopy hinged upwards and the main and auxiliary self-sealing fuel ranks were equipped under the cockpit. The design gave the aircraft a total fuel capacity of 305 US gal. m Length 11.02

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Inflight Pilot Training

MARCH 30, 2025

Understand and Use Modern Avionics Todays cockpits are more technologically advanced than ever. An Instrument Rating is an FAA certification that allows you to fly under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR). Better stick-and-rudder control, smoother handling, and more exact navigation, even during VFR flights.

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Vintage Aviation News

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

The aircraft also featured a pressurized cockpit, and considerations were made for it to be armed with six 20mm cannons or six 12.7mm machine guns.Consolidated-Vultee submitted the design of the Model 102 to the US Army Air Force’s Air Material Command in September 1943, and the Model 102 was approved for further development as the XP-81.

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Flight Training Central

JULY 12, 2024

An ILS consists of two separate facilities that operate independently but come together in the cockpit to enable both lateral and vertical precision guidance. The localizer transmits VHF signals to provide lateral guidance, while the glideslope facility transmits UHF signals to provide vertifcal guidance.

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Vintage Aviation News

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Wright State University) The original configuration of the Bell Model 68 was an open cockpit all-metal monoplane with fixed landing gear that was powered by two Armstrong Siddeley Viper turbojet engines with thrust deflectors located at the aircraft’s center of gravity.

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Airspeed Junkie

AUGUST 27, 2024

The common cockpit design allows pilots to transition between different Airbus aircraft with minimal additional training, enhancing operational flexibility. Whether it’s the wider seats, high ceilings, or ambient lighting, every aspect of the A350’s cabin is designed to enhance comfort and relaxation during flights.

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Plane and Pilot

JUNE 2, 2025

A spring switch in the cockpit controlled the turbocharger wastegate, to select whether the turbocharger was engaged or bypassed (or midrange). Weather at the destination airport at the time of the accident included a 300 feet ceiling, quarter mile visibility in fog, and calm wind.

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Vintage Aviation News

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Yet the war also saw the introduction of the jet engine, which promised even greater speeds and higher service ceilings. (Hickory Aviation Museum) During WWII, piston engine aircraft were at the zenith of their development, having never flown faster, higher, and further before.

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Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

This rating should end any temptation to “scud run” around TV towers or under a low ceiling and eliminate the dreaded VFR-into-IMC trap. One more thing: Just because you have earned an instrument rating, there is no requirement to go out and fly in low ceilings and visibilities. The ATC service is better.

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Fly Around Alaska

MARCH 25, 2024

As we celebrate diversity and strive for inclusivity in the cockpit, we must recognize the remarkable contributions of black female pilots who broke barriers and set new heights in aviation.

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Professional Pilot

DECEMBER 10, 2024

B747-8i, B737, MD11 Contributing Writer AI-powered system could be trained to assist in the cockpit and even land the plane in extreme emergencies, such as pilot incapacitation. As type rated pilots are envisioned as GPs, the ground-based cockpit will most likely look like the real deal minus oxygen masks. Y oure alone.

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Fear of Landing

DECEMBER 6, 2024

By now, it was dark and the weather in Gaithersburg had deteriorated with fog and low cloud ceilings. However, the METAR for their destination showed an overcast ceiling at 200 feet above ground level and fog. They anchored the Mooney to heavy rigging in the tower and were finally able to make it to the cockpit.

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Inflight Pilot Training

APRIL 23, 2024

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iPad Pilot News

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

We’ve been flying with the Apple Watch since it first launched, and it’s become increasingly useful every year for both preflight weather checks and as an in-cockpit resource. It includes a GPS and compass for backup navigation and a bright sunlight readable screen for easy viewing in the cockpit.

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Air Facts

APRIL 24, 2024

We had light winds, good visibility, full cloud cover, and ample ceiling heights. What was changing, however, wasn’t the visibility, or ceiling heights, or wind—at least not perceivably. We were a little over an hour into the first leg of our return flight to Wisconsin from our departure point of Kissimmee Gateway Airport. We weren’t.

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Air Facts

JULY 1, 2024

After all the preliminaries, and in full command of the cockpit, we, my instructor and I, took off on a simulated flight from Teterboro, New Jersey enroute to Norfolk, Virginia (short flight) at 15,000 feet. Before I was certified as an instructor, I was invited into a Falcon 20 simulator for a virtual flight. I hastily agreed.

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Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Bowman Field, where I had stopped on the way north, had a great FBO, 1,000-foot ceilings, radar, and a tower. The first step is to know the person you are sharing the cockpit with. Simultaneously, the iPad and the ATC seemed to agree that an expanding clump of convective activity about an hour and a half ahead had moved across my path.

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Airspeed Junkie

AUGUST 15, 2024

With a ceiling of over 30,000 feet, the B-1B performs high-altitude operations with ease. We will explore specific upgrades, including the Fully Integrated Data Link, Central Integrated Test System, and Cockpit Upgrades. Overall, these cockpit upgrades have made the B-1B a more capable and efficient platform.

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Air Facts

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Beginning almost forty years ago, I spent time in the cockpit with a series of pilots whose influence I have only recently started to appreciate. Beginning almost forty years ago, I spent time in the cockpit with a series of pilots whose influence I have only recently started to appreciate. I’ve been a lucky man, indeed.

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Flying Magazine

APRIL 30, 2024

Service Ceiling: 17,500 ft. ISA, sea level, flaps 100%) [Stephen Yeates] Cockpit at a Glance A. Max Zero Fuel Weight: 3,400 lbs. Standard Empty Weight: 2,272 lbs., base 2024 SR22 Max Baggage: 130 lbs. Useful Load: 1,328 lbs., base 2024 SR22 Max Usable Fuel: 92 gal. pressure altitude, 3,400 lbs., ISA: 1,169 nm; 11.3 ISA: 1,169 nm; 11.3

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iPad Pilot News

JUNE 14, 2024

Eventually, the FAA’s Flight Technology group acknowledged the benefits of flying with datalink weather in the cockpit and released Advisory Circular 00-63A in 2014. The result was tangible, too, with weather-related fatal accidents steadily declining in the following years.

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