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Are Flight Engineers Still Used?
A flight engineer (FE) is a member of the flight crew who is responsible for monitoring and operating the aircraft's complex systems. Their role is to monitor and manage the aircraft's engines and ...
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The Last Plane In America With A Flight Engineer
Today, aircraft typically only require two flight crew: the pilot and the co-pilot. But this was not always the case. Before the development of more sophisticated microprocessors and computers, ...
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Find It by Feel: A Pilot's Essential Cockpit Lesson
Gain mastery of controls and circuit breakers on the ground before in-flight emergencies.
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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