Modern Cockpit Operations
Take control of your future in aviation. Gain the expertise to navigate today’s most advanced cockpit systems and position yourself for international opportunities.
About the Course
Modern aircraft are equipped with some of the most sophisticated avionics systems ever designed, and mastering them is key to safe and efficient operations. In this course, you will navigate through the avionics suites of Boeing, Airbus, and Embraer aircraft, gaining hands-on interaction with their automation and flight management systems.
Through interactive learning, you’ll not only explore how these systems function but also learn to identify and prevent automation-related operational errors—a critical skill in today’s increasingly automated flight decks. Whether transitioning to glass cockpits or refining your avionics expertise, this course provides the real-world knowledge and practical skills you need to operate modern aircraft with confidence.
Course Format
This self-paced e-learning course requires approximately 6-8 hours of study and must be completed within 2 months from the enrollment date.
- Recommended Level: Designed for pilots and aviation professionals with basic aviation knowledge and a
fundamental understanding of flight operations. - Assessment: Online exam (see details in the Curriculum tab)
- Access Validity: Course content is available for 30 days after completion.
What You Will Learn
Upon completing this course, you will be able to:
Understand the architecture of modern cockpits and the evolution of avionics.
Interpret and operate primary flight displays (PFD), navigation displays, HUD, and EVS.
Effectively use automation, including the Flight Management System (FMS), Flight Director modes, and its integration.
Enhance situational awareness with synthetic vision, TAWS, TCAS, and ADS-B.
Improve communication efficiency using CPDLC and data link systems.
Identify and mitigate automation misunderstandings and operational errors, ensuring safer and more effective use of modern flight systems.
Module 1. Introduction to Modern Avionics Architecture
Module 2. Primary Flight Displays (PFD), Flight Director, and Navigation Systems
Module 3. Flight Director and Autopilot Systems Operations
Module 4. Flight Management System (FMS)
Module 5. Integrating Flight Director, Autopilot, and FMS
Module 6. Autothrottle, Autothurst, and Engine Automation
Module 7. The Fly-by-Wire Systems
Module 8. Automation Management Strategies
Module 9. Head-Up Display (HUD), Enhanced Vision Systems (EVS), and Surface Management System (SMS)
Module 10. Communication & Data Link Technologies (CPDLC, ADS-B, ACARS)
Module 11. Synthetic Vision, Terrain & Traffic Awareness Systems (TAWS, TCAS)
Module 12. Managing Automation & Pilot Decision-Making
Exam/Assessment Information
Assessment in this course is designed to reinforce learning through interactive engagement and real-world application. Throughout the course, quizzes and interactive exercises will help you solidify your understanding of key avionics concepts and cockpit operations.
At the end of each module, you will complete a 10-question test to assess your grasp of the material before moving forward. Upon completing all modules, you will take a comprehensive, interactive assessment focused on modern cockpit operations, ensuring you can effectively apply what you’ve learned in real-world scenarios.
This structured evaluation process ensures a progressive learning experience, helping you build confidence in managing today’s advanced avionics systems.
📌 Important Note: The exam should be accessed only after completing the course modules. Once you start the assessment, you will no longer be able to access the course content.
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