De Havilland Canada is providing engineering support to modify a Dash 8-100, replacing one of its two P&WC PW120-class turboprops with a 2-megawatt parallel hybrid-electric powertrain.
The company wants to certify its technology for continuous autopilot engagement through all phases of the Cessna 208’s operations, including taxi, takeoff, cruise, landing, braking and rollout.
Rules are rules, but there will always be exceptions to how controllers perform their duties. While everything contained in the 7110.65 procedures handbook is important, there are a few rules that pilots should understand to help the ATC system flow a bit smoother.