In recent years there has been considerable discussion about the role of the pilot - not least in the pages of Seaways. Does he or she have conduct of the vessel, or is the pilot merely an adviser? By definition, a debate has two sides: us and them, pilots and bridge teams. But it...
Turtle Mode on the DJI Avata is a unique feature developed specifically for beginner drone pilots or those learning to fly in tight spaces. This mode limits the maximum speed of the drone to 1.2m/s, which makes it easier for novice pilots to control and reduces the risk of potential crashe...
buttons, dials and displays. Each one has a very specific function and it's important for the pilot and co-pilot to know which one is being discussed at the time. Because of this every instrument has a specific name; the Turn Indicator, the Direction Indicator ...
“I don’t want to say that it’s clearly this direction or that direction. I think there are pros and cons for both sides going with two or three drivers. “I have to be honest, the most important race in the year in the WEC is Le Mans. In Le Mans you do it definitely with ...
. The ANVIS-10 was designed to give fixed-wing pilots better peripheral vision. When I tried quad-tube GPNVGs at the L3 booth during last year’s SHOT Show, the image looked like three distinct circles. Imagine wearing dual-tube NVGs and holding up two PVS-14s on the sides of th...
"One of the best writing AI co-pilots" What do you like best about Writer? The ability to store the voice of the company in the settings so the AI will maintain our voice. Other AI's can do it, but they need to be re-taught, something we often forget to do. What do you disl...
Cons of Learning at a Small, Non-Towered Airport: Limited Exposure to ATC: Since you won’t be interacting with ATC, you may lack the confidence and experience needed to navigate controlled airspace. Potential Hesitancy with Larger Airports: Pilots trained solely at smaller airports may feel le...
. The ANVIS-10 was designed to give fixed-wing pilots better peripheral vision. When I tried quad-tube GPNVGs at the L3 booth during last year’s SHOT Show, the image looked like three distinct circles. Imagine wearing dual-tube NVGs and holding up two PVS-14s on the sides of the ...
Pros and Cons of DJI Phantom 4 RTK Every drone has its advantages and disadvantages, and the drone DJI Phantom 4 RTK is no exception. Here are some of the pros and cons associated with this popular drone: Pros Highly accurate GPS positioning and altitude measurements ...
On The Road: What Do Pilots Pack For Overnight Trips? A life away from home is made easier by familiar items in my suitcase. The cons of red-eye flights Still, there are some fairly strong disadvantages to flying red-eyes. In some cases, these will be strong enough for some passengers...