Flying

Which Cockpit Seat Should Be Used for Solo Flight?

There is no specific federal aviation regulation (FAR) that dictates which seat a solo pilot must occupy in a side-by-side airplane. Despite the lack of a federal rule, flying solo from the left seat ...
Crain's Chicago Business

FAA orders 787 cockpit seat inspections after rise in incidents

Gift Article 10 Remaining As a subscriber, you have 10 articles to gift each month. Gifting allows recipients to access the article for free. The Federal Aviation Administration mandated that ...
Wall Street Journal

Boeing Tells Airlines to Check 787 Cockpit Seats After Mishap on Latam Flight

The sudden drop of a Latam Airlines flight that injured dozens of passengers was likely caused by a cockpit seat mishap, according to U.S. industry officials. Photo: Brett Phibbs/AFP/Getty Images A ...

Southwest Airlines reveals redesigned cabin, new seats in shift to 'elevated' flying experience

Southwest Airlines is shaking up its no-frills model with a new aircraft design that promises a more “elevated" flying ...
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Which Cockpit Seat Should Be Used for Solo Flight?

Question: I know there are some aircraft that are to be soloed from the rear seat only, but is there a rule about which seat a solo pilot occupies in a side-by-side airplane? The flight school I am ...