🛫 Airliner Training
Flying Commercial Jets at MockingBird Air
✈️ Module 1: From General Aviation to the Airline World
Transitioning to airline operations is an exciting step. At MockingBird Air, we simulate a realistic airline environment—but accessible to everyone. Here’s what changes when you move from small aircraft to jets:
Higher Speeds & Altitudes: Jets cruise above FL300 at high Mach numbers—plan ahead!
System Depth: Airliners come with complex avionics, autoflight systems, pressurization, and more.
Structured Procedures: We operate based on our own Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to reflect real-world standards.
Flight Environment: You’ll spend more time in controlled airspace with IFR flight plans and structured arrivals/departures.
Workload Management: Expect more responsibilities, especially during departure and arrival phases.
Our training is designed to make this transition smooth—no matter your background.
📘 Module 2: How We Operate at MockingBird Air
MockingBird Air isn’t just about flying—it’s about simulating airline life. Our operations reflect real-world practices, adapted for flight simulation:
Global Network: From our hubs in Berlin (BER), Frankfurt (FRA), Düsseldorf (DUS), and Munich (MUC), we connect the world.
Fleet Variety: We operate short-haul, long-haul, and ultra-long-haul aircraft including the A320neo, A350-900, B737, B787, and even the A380.
Progression: Our rank system allows you to unlock new aircraft types as you gain experience.
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): Internal SOPs help standardize cockpit behavior—these are your guide for every phase of flight.
vAMSYS Integration: Book, brief, and log your flights seamlessly, with full SimBrief support.
🧭 Module 3: Know Your Jet
Every jet you fly has its own systems, but here are the essentials every MockingBird Air pilot should understand:
FMS (Flight Management System): Used to manage your flight plan, performance, and navigation.
Autopilot & Auto Thrust: Understand how to manage automation—and when to intervene.
Pressurization & Bleed Air: Vital at high altitudes; don’t overlook it.
Electrical & Hydraulic Systems: Jet redundancy systems keep things safe, but failures happen—be ready.
Fuel Planning: Especially important on long-haul and cargo flights with the A333 P2F, B77F, or A306.
🛫 Your aircraft is more than a machine—it’s your responsibility.
👥 Module 4: Shared Cockpit at MockingBird Air
Flying with a friend is not just more fun—it’s more realistic.
Supported Platforms: We support shared cockpit flying using tools like YourControls, FS2Crew, or third-party systems.
Roles: Learn how to divide tasks between Pilot Flying (PF) and Pilot Monitoring (PM).
Teamwork: Callouts, briefings, checklists—it all matters in a shared environment.
Training Together: Shared cockpit is especially encouraged during advanced training or long-haul flights.
👨✈️ Whether you’re flying the A320 from Berlin or the B77W to Asia—two heads are better than one.
🛬 Module 5: Approaches, Landing, and Postflight
Landing a jet is about precision and discipline. Here’s what we focus on at MockingBird Air:
Stabilized Approach: You should be fully configured and on speed/profile by 1000 ft AGL.
Autobrakes, Spoilers, and Reversers: Use according to SOPs and runway conditions.
Taxi Procedures: Lighting, APU usage, transponder settings—all follow our checklist.
Post-Flight: After parking, log your flight in vAMSYS and review your OFP for performance checks.
🚦 The flight doesn’t end when the wheels touch down—professionalism continues to shutdown.
📚 Conclusion
Flying for MockingBird Air means embracing realism, teamwork, and passion.
Whether you’re starting out on the A320neo, flying long-haul with the B789, or operating our A388 from major international airports—this course is your foundation.
And remember:
✨ At MockingBird Air, we bring the world to you. ✨