How will airlines train their pilots for the Boeing 777X?

The Boeing 777X introduces cockpit changes to the original 777 models. While the aircraft retains the overall philosophy of ...

Boeing Vs. Airbus: What Are The Differences For Pilots?

Yokes or sidesticks? Moving throttles or fixed detents? The choices pilots face reveal a deeper divide in cockpit design ...
Flying

Fighter Pilot Controls Drone From Cockpit in Test

Lockheed Martin Skunk Works and the U.S. Air Force successfully tested technology allowing a fighter pilot to control an uncrewed drone in flight. During the test, an F-22 Raptor pilot used a pilot ...
AOL

Pilots test first-of-its-kind cockpit alert system that detects possible collisions on runways

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Engineers are in the final testing phase of a cockpit alert system they say could prevent close calls on the runway. Honeywell Aerospace's "Surface Alert System," or "SURF-A," can ...
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The Real Reason Why Pilots Leave the Cockpit Door Open During Boarding

Cockpit barriers are required to stay sealed during flight, but oftentimes passengers can get a glimpse inside while boarding CHARLY TRIBALLEAU/AFP via Getty Passengers can often catch a glimpse ...
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Fighter Pilot Controls Drone From Cockpit in Test

Lockheed Martin's advanced development arm Skunk Works and the U.S. Air Force have successfully tested technology that allows fighter pilots to control a drone while in flight. During a recent flight ...