The Last Plane In America With An Analog Cockpit

The McDonnell Douglas MD-80 was the last American-built aircraft to feature an analog cockpit. The aircraft entered commercial service with Swissair in October 1980, and became a mainstay of ...
Flying

Which Cockpit Seat Should Be Used for Solo Flight?

There is no Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) that specifies which seat a solo pilot must occupy in a side-by-side airplane. Flight school rules, such as "solo flight from left seat only," are ...
Interesting Engineering on MSN

Flying in first person: New RC aircraft brings first-person cockpit views to pilots

At CES 2026, Flywing Aero Technology showcased an RC aircraft that reframes what hobby ...
FlightChops on MSN

Watch cockpit flying like you’ve never seen it before

Flying videos used to be about views and angles. This project is about feeling. Every sound, vibration, and camera position is designed to pull viewers into the cockpit. The goal isn’t flash — it’s ...

Airbus A320 Pilot Shares What It’s Like Flying Through One Of The World's Most Challenging Terrains

An Airbus A320 pilot reveals what it’s like flying through the Andes, sharing insight on terrain, training, and becoming a pilot in South America.