What are the main instruments in the cockpit of an aircraft?

Peter Fleming2022-05-24T14:06:43+01:00

Sometimes referred to as the six pack the main instruments in the aircraft cockpit provide the pilot with current information on aircraft speed, altitude, climb/descent, attitude, heading, and turning/banking. Individually, the six pack instruments are: Airspeed Indicator (ASI) Altimeter Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI) Attitude Indicator (AI) Heading Indicator (HI) Turn Coordinator (TC)  Browse our cockpit instruments >>

Airspeed Indicator

 

The ASI uses the pressure differential in the pitot-static system to measure and display the aircraft’s speed. In most aircraft the ASI displays speed...

Electronic Conspicuity Rebate Deadline Extended – 31st march 2023

Peter Fleming2022-05-04T15:41:25+01:00

The funding scheme launched back in October 2020 by The Department for Transport (DfT) has been extended to 31st march 2023. The scheme was set up to encourage the adoption of Electronic Conspicuity equipment within the UK's aviation and unmanned aircraft communities. Originally set to end by February 2021 the scheme has been further extended to encourage further take up.Those meeting the requirements can claim a 50% rebate of the purchase cost of an EC device to a maximum of...

What Is the Best ANR Aviation Headset?

Peter Fleming2022-04-29T11:05:52+01:00

Did you know that aviation headsets were invented in 1910? The original models sold just 100 units, and pilots hated them. The headsets were extremely heavy and didn't do much to reduce noise.These days, ARN aviation headsets are truly high-quality. But, all this improvement has left pilots with the opposite problem. There are so many great headsets that it can be hard to choose just one!Luckily, we've done some digging to find out which are the best aviation...