digital fly-by-wire aircraft: the flight control surfaces are moved by electrical and hydraulic actuators controlled by a digital computer. The computer interprets pilot commands via input from a side-stick‚ making adjustments on its own to keep the plane stable and on course‚ which is particularly useful after engine failure by allowing the pilots to concentrate on engine restart and landing planning. * INCIDENT: US Airways Flight 1456 (also designated under a Star Alliance code share agreement as United
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there is a great deal of trust and cohesiveness between the crew members. On this mission we are headed to Afghanistan. This is my 40th mission to Afghanistan. I’m upstairs in the flight deck sitting behind the pilot with my headset on just looking at the desert view out the window‚ when the pilot said "chief could you keep an eye out for muzzle fire and Surface to Air Missiles (SAMs)‚ because we are a few miles out from the base". This is routine procedure when going into hot zones. We are a big grey
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small plane and being at Disneyland in 3.5 hours? Each of these experiences can be possible by getting your private pilots license. People have dreamed of flying for many years‚ but it wasn ’t possible until the Wright brothers brought that dream to reality at Kitty Hawk in 1903. Since then‚ airplanes have become a popular mode of travel. (slide) I recently got my private pilots license and today I would like to share with you‚ (slide) first‚ what you need to get started‚ then what you need
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The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) was established in 1996 by Federal Cabinet Decree (Law 4) to regulate Civil Aviation and provide designated aviation services with emphasis on safety and security and to strengthen the aviation industry within the UAE and its upper airspace. The main office is located in Abu Dhabi and the regional office is located in Dubai to serve the northern Emirates. The GCAA‚ which is the sole authority for the control and regulation of civil aviation in the UAE‚
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PRIVATE AVIATION 101 Questions and answers about the world of private aviation FOREWORD As the world’s most experienced private aviation company‚ there is no one who knows more about private aviation than NetJets®. We are often asked to explain the basics of flying privately‚ including operating principles‚ the mechanics of flight‚ and aviation terminology. We invite you to explore the basics and learn about the advantages offered by NetJets‚ the global leader in private aviation. Private Aviation
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co-captain Greg Cassin were experienced pilots‚ neither had flown to Antarctica before‚ but the ‘straightforward’ flight was seen as easy enough. A few weeks before‚ a briefing session had taken place‚ outlining past flight plans‚ and they were given co-ordinates that were to be entered into the computerised navigation system so the plane could fly on autopilot through McMurdo Sound. The DC10 on a past flight As the DC10 approached Antarctica at 12.45pm‚ the pilots let McMurdo Centre know they would descend
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Tuskegee airmen Picture 1 The only African-American pilots in combat within the Army Air Forces during World War II believed they had something to prove. They knew that if they performed well in battle‚ the decision to accept them in a role from which they had previously been excluded would be vindicated. Excellent combat performance would also contribute to expanding opportunities for African Americans‚ not only in the armed forces of the United States‚ but in American society as a whole.
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The “Six Pack” is comprised of the six basic flight instruments that are used by pilots. These instruments are typically found in two rows of three. Going from left to right the instruments that make up the “Six Pack” are the air speed indicator‚ attitude indicator‚ altimeter‚ vertical speed indicator‚ heading indicator‚ and turn coordinator. These instruments are the main source of information for pilots. These instruments can be divided into two categories based off of how they work‚ which
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PK-KKW‚ departed from Djuanda Airport‚ Surabaya at 05:59 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) under the instrument flight rules (IFR)‚ with an estimated time of arrival (ETA) at Sam Ratulangi Airport‚ Manado of 08:14. There were 102 people on board; two pilots‚ 4 cabin crew‚ and 96 passengers comprised of 85 adults‚ 7 children and 4 infants. The aircraft disappeared from radar while cruising at 35‚000 feet. Following an extensive land‚ air‚ and sea search‚ wreckage was found in the water and on the shore
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from turning the airplane away from Hudson River traffic and having the airplane climb directly into Class B airspace. (p. 39-41) Findings that describe factors that contributed to the accident‚ according to the NTSB (2010) report are: 1. Neither pilot effectively used available electronic traffic information to assist in maintaining awareness of nearby aircraft. 2. Current Federal Aviation Administration regulations do not provide adequate vertical separation for aircraft operating in the Hudson
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