Plane and Pilot

MAY 23, 2025

It nevertheless comes with some fairly steep learning curves as you get acquainted with the new lingo, fast-paced lessons, and pressures of the cockpit. As you are getting oriented in the aviation world, student pilots need every advantage they can get. It was the mark of dreams coming true for me as I started several years back.

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AV Web

JULY 7, 2024

Had he investigated the cockpit of my ride, he might have noticed the ADSb capability, two electronic multi-function displays, the panel-mounted GPS backed up with an iPad using Foreflight driven by a Sentinel, and the rescue hand-held GPS in the glovebox. The idea of hanging a video camera on our struts or cockpits would have horrified us.

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iPad Pilot News

MAY 23, 2025

Each year we publish a plain-language review of the FARs and Advisory Circulars pertaining to the use of iPads and electronic flight bags in the cockpit. Here we’ll cover the applicable Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) and Advisory Circulars (ACs). The AC recommends using position data from an installed GNSS source.

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Flying Magazine

JUNE 4, 2025

READ MORE: How EFB Helps Private Pilots Transition to IFR Flying What an EFB really does is change how pilots interface with the cockpit. iFly EFB is a full-featured tool available on Android, iOS, and Windows that was developed by Adventure Pilot and was designed with general aviation (which includes the flight school environment) in mind.

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Pilot Institute

MARCH 29, 2025

Aircraft, especially smaller general aviation airplanes, come in various sizes and cockpit configurations. Myth: Height Restrictions Are Just About the Cockpit Size The cockpit dimensions are not the sole reason for height requirements.

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Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Junkers’ new American life Since the early 1980s, WACO Classic Aircraft Corporation, based in Battle Creek, Michigan, has established a niche in the US general aviation market by reviving some of the most storied aerospace brands in the world. In fact, the company takes its name from another famed manufacturer from the 1920s.

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AV Web

JANUARY 1, 2025

Having seen the capability of Generative AI, how soon will it be in the cockpit? For example, the only thing digital about the first general aviation digital autopilot was a four-bit microprocessor in the control panel. It wasnt that long ago that engineers said: If it works, it isnt AI. However, those days are long gone.

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Flying Magazine

JUNE 4, 2025

Accelerated programs have their applicants in the classroom and cockpit for several hours a day multiple times a week in order to complete the training in minimal time. Our experts in general aviation, flight training, aircraft, avionics, and more may attempt to answer in a future article.

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AV Web

OCTOBER 16, 2024

“Twenty years ago, Garmin redefined the general aviation cockpit with the G1000, our first integrated flight deck. Additionally, the new advanced multi-touch touchscreen interface can recognize up to 10 simultaneous inputs, enabling both the pilot and copilot to interact with the same display simultaneously.

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iPad Pilot News

JUNE 6, 2025

While these high-performance pro models would suit (and honestly exceed) most pilots’ needs in the cockpit, there are some other options and features worth considering when purchasing an iPad for use in aviation. It can fit in most GA cockpits, providing the largest screen available. iPad Pro, iPad Air or iPad Mini?

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iPad Pilot News

MARCH 21, 2025

While these options are welcome additions to the cockpit and allow you to stay in touch with friends and family on the ground, they are limited to low-bandwidth text messaging and do not provide full internet connectivity. Is using Starlink satellite internet legal in my airplane?

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Inspire

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

A look at flight simulator cockpits and their value to potential pilots and the general aviation community at large. The post Bits and Pieces: Simulated Cockpits — An Unrealized Potential? first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Air Facts

MAY 28, 2025

That changed in 2010 when a major life shift allowed me to return to the cockpit with a renewed sense of purpose. The irony is that the flexibility people often criticize in general aviationthe freedom to delay or divert or cancelis exactly what makes it so dependable to me. Its not about always getting there on time.

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Plane and Pilot

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Among the options available in the two-seat, 100 hp segment of general aviation, the majority come in the form of antiquated, 1940s-era taildraggers like Aeroncas and Luscombes or the trusty Cessna 150. For more information, email info@flyingfinance.com.

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Plane and Pilot

MAY 31, 2025

1 cause of general aviation accidents remains loss of control (LOC). However, these preventable accidents can happen anywhere in our aviation world. While some wreckage was recovered within days, it took nearly two years to retrieve the flight and cockpit voice recorders from the ocean floor. Not surprisingly, the No.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 12, 2025

Legality and Compliance According to Starlinks official guidance, for smaller General Aviation aircraft or for aircraft that we do not have an STC for yet, Starlink Mini may be used as a Portable Electronic Device (PED), on the interior of an aircraft only. 1D Use of Portable Electronic Devices Aboard Aircraft.

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Plane and Pilot

MARCH 15, 2025

Moreover, a cottage industry of companies contracting with public-use airports are now using ADS-B data to collect airport fees from general aviation pilots. The opportunity to have traffic and weather in the cockpit is fantastic. I use the app to note trends in engine monitoring, but the system also keeps flight data.

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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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Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 5, 2025

The Cessna 172 Skyhawk is one of the most iconic aircraft in general aviation. First introduced in 1955, the Cessna 172 quickly became a favorite among flight schools, private pilots, and aviation enthusiasts. With its reliable performance, affordability, and ease of handling, the Cessna 172 is a staple in general aviation.

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Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 5, 2025

At Leopard Aviation , we offer hands-on experience with both aircraft to help you make the best choice for your aviation goals. Aircraft Overview The Piper Seneca and Piper Seminole are both twin-engine aircraft designed for general aviation, but each serves a distinct purpose.

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 30, 2024

This application was revealed early last week, ahead of the annual National Business Aviation Administration (NBAA) Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (BACE) in Las Vegas , Nevada. The system can be adapted to any aircraft type. CAE plans to officially roll out the program in Spring 2025.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 15, 2024

Other important measures included agreeing to hire and train up to 3,000 new air traffic controllers; increasing the length of cockpit voice recordings to 25 hours (from two hours); and extending the time frame for airline passengers to redeem travel credits to at least five years.

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Plane and Pilot

APRIL 18, 2025

The cockpit is the worlds worst and nearly most-expensive classroom. A line of traffic could well sneak up as you plan your next legs fuel needs. And if youre instructing with the engine at idle so it counts as more dual given, shame on you.

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iPad Pilot News

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

While these high-performance pro models would suit (and honestly exceed) most pilots’ needs in the cockpit, there are some other options and features worth considering when purchasing an iPad for use in aviation. It uses the powerful M2 processor which can handle the most demanding aviation app with ease.

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iPad Pilot News

MARCH 18, 2025

Mastering night flying with your iPad: Tips for dimming, filters, and more iPad Pilot News For most general aviation pilots, flying at night is a pretty rare event, making up less than 10% of hours logged. Before the iPad, we relied on flashlights and other gadgets to light up the cockpit and view charts in the dark.

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Vintage Aviation News

JANUARY 25, 2025

After moving to Detroit, Stinson received support in the form of $25,000 from the Detroit Board of Commerce’s Aviation Committee to design and build a prototype for a 4-place biplane with an enclosed cockpit and cabin, powered by a Wright J-4 Whirlwind air-cooled radial engine.

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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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Pilot Institute

APRIL 23, 2025

Additionally, many aircraft feature placards or markings in the cockpit that indicate important speed limitations. In the high-speed environment of modern aviation, its easy to inadvertently push beyond these limits, but with a few practical strategies, you can keep your speed in check.

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Inflight Pilot Training

JUNE 13, 2025

Your Goals, Your Aircraft Another key benefit of civilian training is exposure to general aviation aircraft that closely resemble what you’ll fly professionally. Whether it’s a Cessna, Piper, or Cirrus, these aircraft feature the same modern avionics and flight systems you’ll encounter in commercial or corporate aviation.

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Pilot Institute

DECEMBER 12, 2024

These two simple features power three of the most important cockpit instruments. Even if your general aviation aircraft has only one system, calling out airspeed on takeoff ensures the pitot tube is working and uncovered. This setup is called the pitot-static system.

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Simple Flying

JANUARY 6, 2025

Examples include my personal favorite airplane ever, the A-10 Warthog , and the Fairchild FC-2, the first US aircraft to include a fully enclosed cockpit and hydraulic landing gear. In this article we will look at some iconic Fairchild Aircraft , and examine how the business aviation industry took shape as a result of their innovations.

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Flying Magazine

APRIL 24, 2024

The history of general aviation will be on public display overhead in Washington, D.C., The round-engine Staggerwing biplane was one of the first to feature an enclosed cockpit. It’s going to be a special time for AOPA and for general aviation,” Baker said.

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Vintage Aviation News

AUGUST 15, 2024

A few feet behind him, Captain Gerald Dobberfuhl, an experienced reconnaissance officer, settled into the rear cockpit of their camera-equipped RF-4C Phantom fighter. millimeter round blasted a hole through the front-cockpit canopy. Forward visibility from the RF-4C’s rear cockpit was blocked by an instrument panel and electronic gear.

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Fear of Landing

AUGUST 9, 2024

A standard pattern at a general aviation airport is a loop, usually to the left, shaped a bit like a race track. A standard traffic pattern by [Wikimedia user Begoon]([link] Left-hand patterns are most common because it allows the pilot, in the left seat of the cockpit, to keep the runway in sight. Courtesy of the NTSB.

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iPad Pilot News

MAY 14, 2024

Each year we publish a plain-language review of the FARs and Advisory Circulars pertaining to the use of iPads and electronic flight bags in the cockpit. Here we’ll cover the applicable Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) and Advisory Circulars (ACs). But first one suggestion: don’t get caught up in all the minutiae.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

This new application is designated the Virtual Cockpit Procedure and Walkaround Trainer (VPT). On Thursday, October 31, AXIS Flight Simulation officially unveiled its newest state-of-the-art flight training product.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 30, 2025

For VFR pilots beginning instrument training, the cockpit gets crowded fast. iFly EFB is a good example of an option designed specifically for general aviation (GA) pilots, offering powerful yet user-friendly tools for both VFR and IFR operations. What starts as a safety net becomes an integral part of the cockpit rhythm.

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