Vintage Aviation News

DECEMBER 3, 2024

On this day, December 3, 1945, Lieutenant-Commander Eric Melrose “Winkle” Brown of the Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve and Chief Naval Test Pilot at the Royal Aircraft Establishment (RAE) at Farnborough, made the first landing and takeoff of a jet-powered aircraft aboard an aircraft carrier at sea.

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Plane and Pilot

JANUARY 21, 2025

The airport was a bustling, towered municipal field, home to a mix of small flight schools and one of the countrys largest aviation academies. Taxiing behind a line of waiting Cessnas and Pipers while a jet or two landed between an endless stream of other trainers performing touch-and-goes cemented my excitement. David Clark H10-13.4

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AV Web

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

The scope being used by the controller working both the American Eagle flight and Army Blackhawk helicopter that collided Thursday in Washington, D.C. About a second before the collision a flight deck alarm of “traffic, traffic, traffic” was recorded. Rebecca Lobach, 26, as the pilot flying.

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Air Facts

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Who is the pilot in command of your aircraft? Air Facts Journal The pilot in command of an aircraft is directly responsible for, and is the final authority as to, the operation of that aircraft. ” The pilot in the left seat As that accident shows, being PIC is a full time job.

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Professional Pilot

JANUARY 2, 2025

By Jake Carpenter Contributing Writer F rom rudimentary analog gauges to todays sophisticated, fully integrated avionics, the evolution of cockpit technologies has revolutionized how pilots interact with their aircraft. R) The Garmin G5000 integrated flight deck offers simultaneous display of critical flight and situational data.

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One Mile at a Time

APRIL 27, 2025

Lets look at this in two parts the problematic performance of the Black Hawk helicopter pilot, and then all the other factors that contributed to this. Two seconds after the controllers cut out instruction about passing behind the jet, Warrant Officer Eaves replied, affirming for the second time that the Black Hawk saw the traffic.

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One Mile at a Time

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

As of November 2024, 20 pilots from European ultra low cost carrier EasyJet will work at Virgin Atlantic for a period of three years, where they’re expected to rack up around 1,500 flying hours. Meanwhile, easyJet’s extensive basing network will allow us to attract pilots from across Europe, reaching new audiences.

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Aerotime

MARCH 21, 2025

The pilot flyingpulled back the thrust levers, and as a result, over the following 5seconds, N1 decreased from 64% to approximately 43%, where it remained until touchdown. However, the pilots could not use the flight deck door, and they were forced to use the escape hatch on the cockpit ceiling which was now positioned towards the ground.

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Plane and Pilot

MAY 26, 2025

It was the first flight of our first trip together, and it was apparent that some discussion about pacing our tasks for safety was in order before we even left the gate. One of the biggest misconceptions about professional pilots is that we do everything fast. Taxiing is one of the biggest threats we face on a two-person flight deck.

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One Mile at a Time

APRIL 21, 2025

The crew made the decision to reject the takeoff due to an alarm that went off in the flight deck, and briefly stopped on the runway. The pilots advised that theyd be able to vacate the runway under their own power, and wouldnt need any assistance. At this point the crew stopped the aircraft and requested assistance.

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One Mile at a Time

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

The Lufthansa jet had just landed on runway 9, while the JetBlue jet was hoping for conditions to improve, so it could take off on runway 27. While everyone is patient (well, at least while on frequency Id love to hear the conversation happening in the flight deck between the two JetBlue pilots!),

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Flying Magazine

MAY 16, 2024

If you can picture yourself in the left seat of an Airbus, Boeing, or Embraer—or whatever transport category jet technology comes up with next—then you have the first necessary step complete on your way to becoming a professional pilot. Pia Bergqvist (PB): I grew up in Sweden and dreamed of being a pilot since I was 8 years old.

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Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Every airliner has more seats in its flight deck than are needed for just two Pilots. Jumpseats don't have controls, but they are equipped with functionality that helps whoever is occupying them stay in the loop as a flight crew member. Airliners have flying seats; each sits in front of various instruments and controls.

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Aerotime

DECEMBER 20, 2024

In the previous installment of this two-part article , AeroTime took you through the initial stages of a routine commercial flight, from the pre-departure checks carried out by the pilots and cabin crew, to what is happening outside the aircraft, and from engine startup to taxi and take-off.

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Flight Training Central

AUGUST 7, 2024

High-performance airplanes and jets incorporate a pressurization system to provide a comfortable cabin environment for the flight crew and passengers. In this video, we’ll show how this system works in piston-engine airplanes, like a Piper Malibu, and how the pilot control it from the flight deck.

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Aviation Bussiness News

JUNE 16, 2025

Southwest Airlines is to roll out Honeywell’s SmartRunway and SmartLanding software across its entire Boeing 737 fleet to enhance runway safety and pilot situational awareness. Southwest is continuing to put pilots and passengers first by investing in SmartRunway and SmartLanding software across its fleet.”

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 30, 2024

CAE recently unveiled its newest technological advancement focused on improving the flight training process. The Montreal, Canada-based company revealed it has created an immersive pilot training application to be used with an Apple Vision Pro, a virtual reality (VR) headset. The system can be adapted to any aircraft type.

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Simple Flying

MAY 19, 2024

The Bombardier Global 6000 is a long-range business jet, rebranded from the Global Express XRS. Announced in 2011, the Global 6000 boasts the Bombardier Vision flight deck based on Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion. More than 315 examples of the Global 6000 have been delivered.

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Plane and Pilot

MARCH 18, 2025

Together, we provided participants and their families the chance to experience a lot of the sensations of a flight, but with two major differences: We never left the ground, and we had a lot of sympathetic souls at the ready to answer questions. As our friends deplaned, many stayed behind for pictures on the flight deck.

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AV Web

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Garmin’s second-gen G3000—called G3000 PRIME—integrated avionics suite will be the new flight deck in the Textron Citation CJ4 Gen3 biz jet (and likely many more applications) and it puts a sharp focus on single-pilot ops and runway awareness.

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Plane and Pilot

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Getting a couple of hundred thousand pounds of swept-wing jet down to sea level from 40,000 feet takes a bit of forethought and no shortage of technology. Most of the big jets, when faced with Newtons laws of motion, need a little assistance when going downhill. Back down here is GA land, we have many of the same concerns.

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iPad Pilot News

DECEMBER 17, 2024

ForeFlight vs. Garmin Pilot: 3 key differences to help you decide iPad Pilot News There are a handful of full-featured aviation Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) apps available today for pilots, both free and paid, which provide just about every preflight and in-flight resource you’ll need for both VFR and IFR operations.

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Professional Pilot

APRIL 3, 2025

Challenger 604, G-IV Contributing Writer Honeywell Primus Epic F ederal Aviation Regulation (FAR) 91.205 prescribes the minimum instruments and equipment necessary for flight. As the flying environment grows more complex such as under instrument flight rules (IFR) additional instrumentation becomes critical.

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WayMan

MAY 25, 2025

While commercial airliners are made up of millions of individual components, the foundation of every airplanewhether a Boeing jet or a training aircraft like a Cessna 172 starts with the same key parts. For anyone training to become a pilot or aviation technician, understanding the anatomy of an aircraft is one of the first essential steps.

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Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Just as airline pilots practice their flows on a flight deck diagram, and military pilots “chair fly” their missions ahead of time, student pilots need to show up prepared and practiced for the day’s tasks. All great lessons to carry into an airline flight deck.

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One Mile at a Time

MAY 18, 2025

My flight was departing from gate 28, in Terminal 2, with boarding scheduled for 9:40PM, 40 minutes ahead of departure time. Delta A321neo first class cabin & seats The A321neo is Deltas latest and greatest narrow body jet. Its always such a nice, personal touch, when pilots do that.

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Flying Magazine

APRIL 30, 2024

The complexity of the instrument panel has served either to intrigue or intimidate potential pilots. Subscribe Now Featured And for new pilots—and this pilot who flies Cirrus aircraft sporadically—as opposed to a seasoned owner or dedicated Cirrus instructor, the barrier to entry and re-entry has fallen significantly.

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Pilot Job Central

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Textron and NetJets have made a groundbreaking move in the aviation industry by placing an order for up to 1,500 Citation corporate jets. This order signifies the growing demand for corporate jets and highlights the partnership between Textron and NetJets. Airplane fleet growth at NetJets accelerates pilot seniority progression.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 14, 2024

You’ve just passed your private pilot check ride. Along with being free to explore the skies, you can now—if you so choose—wave goodbye to the staid, serviceable set of wings that got you there and try something a bit better suited to whatever dream it was that had you stepping through the flight school door in the first place.

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Professional Pilot

DECEMBER 10, 2024

By Rafael Henrquez Managing Editor Bombardier relies on a team of pilots and cabin experience specialists who demonstrate the latest Bombardier business jets to existing and prospective customers all over the world. This is why Professional Pilot magazine has selected Bombardier as the flight department of the year 2024.

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Professional Pilot

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Who retains final authority over the human single pilot AI, a ground pilot, or the PIC on board? 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. To most professional pilots this may seem far-fetched.

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Professional Pilot

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Challenger 604, G-IV Contributing Writer West Star Aviation can perform a wide range of interior refurbishment on aircraft ranging from turboprops to heavy jets. This piece of legislation required that all civilian jets be Stage 3 compliant by January 1, 2016. million for Gulfstream II and III twin jets.

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Fly with Eva

MARCH 20, 2018

I see my name on the crew list, I sign in and read the flight plan, notams and weather. I try to push all the chaos in my head aside and focus on the task at hand: a base training flight in the Boeing 747! I wrote earlier that becoming a pilot was never my childhood dream. I grew up close to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.

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Pilot Job Central

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Are you an aspiring aviator or a professional pilot seeking your first turbine pilot job? In this blog post, we will guide you through the path from challenges to rewards, helping you navigate your way to success in the world of turbine pilot jobs. These are more pure jets and produce power from just the engine core.

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Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 3, 2024

The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association’s (AOPA) Air Safety Institute has published an excellent report titled, “ Stall and Spin Accidents: Keep the Wings Flying.” It is an easy download and a must-read for all pilots. However, the real focus of this maneuver is avoiding situations that might place the jet anywhere near stall speed.

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Latatuide 33 Aviation

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Flight Deck Technology One way private air travel agencies are increasing sustainability is by improving the technology on the aircraft. Private air charter companies are implementing flight deck systems that optimize the pilot’s ability to engage various processes and visualize their flight path.

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Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Whether you’re a seasoned pilot, an aviation enthusiast, or just curious about the costs associated with flight, this blog is a must-read. Key Takeaways Gliders / Ultralights: $5,000 – $100,000 General Aviation Airplanes: $100,000 – $1,000,000 (New), $20,000 – $200,000 (Used) Small Private Jets / Single-Engine Turboprops: $2.2

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