To turn the wheels of a large commercial airline, pilots use the tiller, but there are other techniques such as differential ...

Am I a real pilot? Who flies and lands the plane? What is the difference between a Captain, First Officer, and Second Officer ...

Explore how electronic flight bags (EFBs) empower student pilots with enhanced situational awareness, streamlined planning, ...

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This article explores the design philosophies behind Boeing and Airbus flight controls, the technical and historical reasons ...

The control models imitate the skills of the human pilot when handling flight emergencies including engine(s) failure or fire, Rejected Take Off (RTO), and emergency landing, while a flight manager ...