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Are Two Pilots Still Essential in the Cockpit for Aviation Safety?

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In commercial aviation, one of the most hotly debated questions is whether two pilots are still essential in the cockpit at all times. Air safety advocates fiercely argue that having…

Aviation

Rules of the sky above us explained

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Is there a set of rules for flying? Just like anything else. So, yeah, of course. It began when Boeing manufactured the first spacecraft sent to the moon by NASA…

Cleared for Take off | The Take Off Procedure Explained

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“Cleared for Take off”, a phrase that will never be heard outside of the cockpit; instead, the cabin crew will tell you to stay in your seats, secure your seat…

Aviation

The Pilot’s Office

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“Best office view“, isn’t it? What would you feel when your office view is the ultimate sky? That place where all the magic happens. Most aircraft consist of 5 main…

Aviation

The Story of the World’s Busiest Flight

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If you were to go on a fully booked all economy flight for 4 hours straight, you would be dreading the very thought of going on it; but not the…

Airports

The Functioning of PAPI Lights

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At night, you might notice many lights on the tarmac of an airport. All of them have a specific function to help guide traffic on ground and/or in the air.…

Aviation

Static Discharge |VS| St. Elmo’s Fire

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Pilots see static discharges dancing on their windscreens fairly often. As a passenger, you might be surprised or even concerned at the display. It can be very impressive, but it’s…

TBO: Trajectory-Based Operations

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After the article about A-CDM (Airport Collaborative Decision Making), focussing on improving the overall airport performance at one specific airport, the next step is to focus on the bigger picture,…