AV Web
MARCH 6, 2025
31, revealing that the cockpit voice recorder (CVR) was not operational at the time of the crash and likely hadn’t captured audio for several years. At the time, instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) were present, including an overcast ceiling at 400 feet above ground level, winds from 220 at 9 knots, and 6 miles visibility.
Professional Pilot
APRIL 3, 2025
While it may be common to find some very spartan instrumentation on an open cockpit biplane at the local fly-in, the level of complexity increases exponentially in turboprops and jet cockpits. Technically, even a cockpit lighting rheostat qualifies as avionics, but pilots typically associate the term with advanced technology.
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WayMan
JUNE 16, 2025
Attitude Indicator (Artificial Horizon): Shows the orientation (pitch and bank) of the aircraft relative to the horizon of the Earth, essential for instrument meteorological conditions flight. An integrated understanding of both is the defining feature of an expert and versatile professional pilot.
Pilot Institute
DECEMBER 12, 2024
These two simple features power three of the most important cockpit instruments. If theyre blocked, your instruments can give false or no readings. In Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC), you must rely on instruments, so knowing how to diagnose these issues is critical.
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). Based on the meteorological information, clouds were likely present from 4,000 feet msl through 14,000 feet msl. The post Accident Briefs—June 2025 appeared first on Plane & Pilot.
Pilot Institute
NOVEMBER 30, 2024
Keep reading, and you’ll start to recognize the subtle tricks your body can play on you when you’re in the cockpit. Key Takeaways Spatial disorientation mainly occurs in low-visibility conditions. Pilots should ignore their “gut” and trust their instruments. Why is this a big deal? Why do pilots lose control?
Pilot Institute
MARCH 7, 2025
Proficiency is about developing and maintaining the skills you need to handle a wide range of conditions in the cockpit. Lets dig into them: Disorientation : Flying into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) without proper training is a very dangerous move. Its something that goes beyond legal requirements.
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