Flows ensure redundancy in the cockpit.

Most travelers probably didn't give much thought to the security of airliner cockpits before the 9/11 attacks, and since then it might seem odd to some that cockpit doors are often left wide open ...

Today, the cockpit is a nightmare, with hundreds of instruments and displays all jockeying for the pilot's attention. Hundreds of hours of training are required to learn which dials or screens are ...

Clear skies don’t always mean an easy flight. Pilots often rely on instruments even when visibility looks perfect from the ...

Pilots must thoroughly familiarize themselves with all cockpit controls, switches, and circuit breakers by touch to effectively manage emergencies such as smoke or night flying, and to adapt to ...

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After authorities said two pilots fell asleep during a flight in Indonesia, a detail in the report stood out: One asked the other whether it was okay to take a nap, then snoozed for nearly an hour.