Like many aviation enthusiasts, my introduction to general aviation and piston airplanes was Flying magazine. As a kid in the 1990s, I always looked forward to heading to the barbershop with my dad where I could read the latest copy of Flying while waiting my turn for a haircut. I hoped to see a full parking lot with a long wait inside so I’d have plenty of time to flip through all the pages and check out the latest pictures of Beech Barons, King Airs and the new Cessna 172s and 182s that were coming off the line again in Wichita, Kansas.
How To Fly Single-Pilot IFR with a Digital Copilot
Key Takeaways:
- Inspired by aviation legend Richard Collins, the article emphasizes the critical importance of meticulous preparation and staying "ahead of the airplane" for safe single-pilot IFR operations.
- Recognizing the safety advantages of human redundancy in two-crew operations, the author highlights that modern Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) apps on tablets now effectively serve as "digital copilots" to augment single-pilot capabilities.
- These EFB apps significantly enhance single-pilot IFR safety and efficiency by providing crucial assistance across all flight phases, including preflight weather and clearance alerts, in-flight warnings for terrain, traffic, and airspace, and automated post-landing airport diagrams.
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