GPWS – A Definitive Guide
Learn about GPWS (Ground Proximity Warning Systems) - how they work, how they keep aircraft safe, the differences between GPWS and EGPWS, and how pilots use them.
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August 1, 2020
ADS-B and ADS-C: The 3 Key Differences
Though ADS-B and ADS-C have similar names they're quite different systems. Learn how both ADS-B and ADS-C work and the 3 important differences between them.
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July 27, 2020
OOOI: What Does OOOI Mean In Aviation?
What does the acronym OOOI stand for in aviation and what is it used for by pilots and airlines? Learn how aircraft record and transmit OOOI times.
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July 25, 2020
ACARS And CPDLC: 5 Key Differences
Learn the 5 main differences between ACARS and CPDLC, how each of them works, who uses them and the advantages and differences of both CPDLC and ACARS
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July 23, 2020
ACARS: What Is ACARS and How Airlines and Pilots Use It
Learn how ACARS (Aircraft Communications and Addressing System) is used by airlines,pilots and aircraft systems during flight-how ACARS works and what it's for.
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July 20, 2020
Aircraft Transponders: What They Are and How They Work.
Learn how aircraft transponders work and how pilots use transponder squawk codes to communicate with Air Traffic Control.
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July 19, 2020
What do Pilots do in the Cruise?
What do pilots actually do during the cruise? Find out what keeps pilots busy during the cruise, and the planning they do for when things go wrong.
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July 4, 2020
What Happens When An Aircraft Runs Out Of Fuel?
What happens when an aircraft runs out of fuel? What aircraft systems help with fuel starvation? Read real-life examples of pilots running out of fuel.
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July 1, 2020
Aircraft Performance: Cost Index
What is a Cost Index (CI) on aircraft and how do airlines use them to reduce costs? What factors are considered when deciding on the best Cost Index?
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June 24, 2020
The Ram Air Turbine (RAT) on Aircraft
What is the purpose of Ram Air Turbines (RATs) in aviation? How do they save aircraft in emergency situations, and what does the RAT do for pilots?
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June 24, 2020