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 in Command

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.

Instrument Meteorological Conditions

Flying Magazine

JULY 7, 2025

From the flight deck to the weekend getaway, the right gear is essential for any aviation enthusiast. It includes NAV/VOR/ILS features and comes with a comprehensive set of accessories, including a headset adapter, a 12V power cord, and a backup AA battery pack. Price: $139.99

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Pilot Institute

MARCH 6, 2025

IFR Instrument Flight Rules IFR is the set of rules that allow pilots to fly by reference to instruments in the flight deck when flying by visual reference is not safe. It consists of two independent components VOR and TACAN.

Pilot

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. Gyroscopic instruments rely on rigidity in space and include the AI, HI, and Turn Coordinator.

Pitot Tube

Flying Magazine

JULY 31, 2025

Introduction goes hereFrom the flight deck to the weekend getaway, the right gear is essential for any aviation enthusiast. It includes NAV/VOR/ILS features and comes with a comprehensive set of accessories, including a headset adapter, a 12V power cord, and a backup AA battery pack. Price: $269.99

VOR

AV Web

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Both autopilots echo performance and reliability features shared with Garmins GFC 700 autopilot, designed for installation in integrated flight decks. Pilots also have access to coupled approaches and can fly GPS, ILS, VOR, LOC and back course procedures when interfaced with a compatible GPS navigator.

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