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MONTHLY OPERATIONS BULLETIN (MOB)
The Left Seat
Every month, we cover complex aircraft systems, FMC configurations, and operational real-world flight planning.
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01 / SYSTEMS MASTERY
02 / FMC MASTERY
03 / OPERATIONAL MASTERY
Core Concept (CC)
VIDEO
VAULT (VV)
QUICK QUOTES (QQ)
Every issue will have a single foundational principle that reinforces the month's training theme. These are the concepts that improve understanding, strengthen decision-making, and carry forward into every flight.
A featured training video(s) selected to complement the month's topic. Access in-depth visual instruction that expands on the concepts presented in the newsletter.
A memorable aviation quote from a respected pilot, instructor, or aviation leader. Short, insightful, and chosen to reinforce the mindset of professional flight operations.
04 / TRAINING TAKEAWAY
Systems Synopsis (SS)
A concise look at the systems that make modern transport aircraft operate safely and efficiently. Each issue breaks down a specific system into easy-to-understand concepts, explaining not only how it works, but why it matters during real-world operations.
05 / VIDEO LESSON
06 / COMMON ACRONYMS
FMC
Focus (FF)
Practical guidance for mastering the Flight Management Computer and its role in modern airline operations. Topics include route programming, performance initialization, VNAV and LNAV functions, and techniques used by professional flight crews to manage automation effectively.
Operational Overview (OO)
An examination of the procedures, techniques, and decision-making processes used in day-to-day airline operations. Each article explores operational concepts that help bridge the gap between knowing how to fly the aircraft and understanding how airline crews actually operate it.
07 / AVIATION QUOTES
AVIATION ACRONYMS (AA)
Build your aviation vocabulary with commonly used airline acronyms. Don't know one? That's your homework—look it up using ChatGPT, Google, or another trusted aviation reference before the next issue.
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