Why Do Pilots Sometimes Perform A “Step Climb” Instead of Going Straight To Cruise Altitude?

Inside the cockpit for the ride to 30,000 feet and beyond. If you have ever wondered what exactly step climb means, then this ...
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Pentagon Projects $10-12 Billion For Space-Based FMS By 2030

Pentagon Projects $10-12 Billion For Space-Based FMS By 2030 is published in Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, an Aviation ...

Why Do Pilots Sometimes Fly 'Offset' Routes Over The Atlantic?

Once the offset, say “OFFSET 1.0R” or “OFFSET 2.0R”, is confirmed, the autopilot maintains that path precisely and ...