I like to keep things simple. For that reason, I’m going to list what lights you’ll be operating, and also when and why.
This whole aircraft lighting subject may be something you’re confused about as a virtual pilot, so let’s clarify.
The 787 brings a lot of new and intriguing technologies to the table. First, it’ll have the best avionics to date, rivaled only by the Gulfstream stuff, which isn’t a surprise. Another thing is, it doesn’t use an engine-bleed air system. All electric. It also promises much more, much of which are related to passenger comfort.
There is a resounding obsession within aviation that a nice, smooth, soft landing is the sign of a great pilot. This is the ultimate sign that the pilot is skilled. A pilot can easily achieve a spontaneous round of applause from the cabin if he touches down as softly as your head hitting your pillow.
Read Time= 4 Minutes All of us know the afamed B-17 used during WWII, which helped to win the war. You probably didn’t know, however, that the B-17 was the first aircraft to get a checklist! This came about when, … Continued
No Boring Manuals. You get to SEE it happening. Great for a Quick Refresher. Easily accessible. You don’t even need to know the language, you can just watch. Can be condensed easier. You can follow along with your Flight Sim. … Continued
I must admit, I’m the type of flight simmer that loves to load the aircraft to the gills and fly across the world. I’ll do this spending 15 hours at the computer if needs be! The good news is, I usually don’t waste the time in between. I get up to cruise, and then I work on stuff; like this blog!
Read Time= 1 Minute “The Wright Brothers created the single greatest cultural force since the invention of writing. The airplane became the first World Wide Web, bringing people, languages, ideas, and values together.” – Bill Gates “The desire to fly … Continued
Read Time= 4 Minutes Because real world aviation is very critical, pilots like me must maintain certain proficiency requirements. This means that within X amount of time we have to do X if we want to do X. For example, … Continued
Annually I write a message for the loyal followers of Angle of Attack. I do this because I feel it’s important to speak from the heart from time to time, as any company should. At the end of the day, … Continued
