Flying Magazine

MAY 10, 2024

With a better understanding of the structure of the test, the material the exam covers, and some sample questions, you’ll be well on your way to becoming a commercial drone pilot. must pass the FAA’s initial aeronautical knowledge exam, officially called the “Unmanned Aircraft General – Small (UAG).”

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Northstar VFR

JUNE 9, 2024

By Josh Page, CFI Being a pilot is one of the most exciting and invigorating careers! It should come as no surprise that there are certain skills that will set a pilot up for success. If you can hone and sharpen these skills, you’ll be a much safer and much more professional pilot. You can’t beat that!

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Flight Training Central

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

For every pilot, maintaining proficiency is not just about keeping your license current—it’s about ensuring the safety of yourself, your passengers, and the aircraft. So, what should a pilot expect during a flight review? Many pilots use this opportunity to ask questions or discuss areas where they may need clarification.

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Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Do you want to know about becoming a pilot? If you’re aiming to earn your private pilot’s license, ground school is an essential part of your path to the cockpit. Key Takeaways Ground school isn’t legally required, but passing the FAA knowledge test is mandatory for private pilots. Aeronautical decision-making.

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Fullthrottle Aviation

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

If the descent is conducted in turbulent conditions, the pilot must also comply with the design maneuvering speed (VA) limitations. pdf Sarah is currently a FAA Safety Team Lead Representative, NAFI Master Instructor, Gold Seal flight instructor, and 737 pilot for a Major U.S. References: Click to access AC25-20.pdf

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Northstar VFR

JULY 21, 2024

Good aeronautical decision making would have you assess the situation and make a good choice that ensures safety. If you’re a newer pilot, special VFR might not be for you. I heard a pilot call up the tower from a few miles away asking for a landing, but the tower informed them the field had just gone IFR.

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Air Facts

JANUARY 3, 2025

A Case of Stay-Here-Itis Air Facts Journal Every pilot has heard of get-there-itis, but have you ever heard of stay-here-itis? Believe it or not is a real thing, a different version of the dreaded plan continuation bias, and has just as much aeronautical decision-making consequences as the other-itises.s.s.s.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 17, 2024

Flying drones can be enjoyed by recreational flyers seeking fun and commercial drone pilots looking to earn money. The FAA makes it clear what defines each group and which certifications they need to operate legally. Commercial Drone Use In the eyes of the FAA, there are two types of drone pilots: recreational and commercial.

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Fullthrottle Aviation

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

While the concept of Threat and Error Management is somewhat foreign to the new private pilot, it applies very well to our daily operations and I see it in action on a regular basis as a designated pilot examiner. Errors are defined actions or inactions by the flight crew that lead to deviations from pilot intentions or expectations.

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NAFI

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

After all, in my short 9 years as an airline pilot, I’ve never done eights on pylons in a 737. Even as a ferry pilot, I never did the maneuver outside of training. While you continue to explain and demonstrate the maneuver, you can’t help but think to yourself “why?”

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Flying Magazine

MAY 9, 2025

The pilot and six passengers were killed. Before the crash, the pilot reported to Salt Lake City Center the loss of the autopilot and declared an emergency. The pilot then advised he was trying to get control of the airplane, and the controller asked if he needed additional assistance. The pilot and passenger died.

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Pilot's Life Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

A biennial flight review guide is more than a regulatory requirementits a crucial opportunity for pilots to refresh skills and stay sharp. The FAA mandates a review every 24 months, ensuring pilots remain proficient in regulations, safety procedures, and flight maneuvers.

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Pilot's Life Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Regular proficiency checks are essential for pilots to ensure safety in the skies. This process helps pilots stay updated on current regulations and maintain their flying skills. With flexible scheduling and state-of-the-art aircraft , we make it convenient for you to stay current and confident in your piloting abilities.

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Pilot Institute

JUNE 26, 2024

Go-arounds are among the easiest tasks a pilot can perform. Pilots avoid go-arounds because it is seen as an admission of guilt. Pilots perform the maneuver when a landing is unsafe or can result in an incident. Pilots perform the maneuver when a landing is unsafe or can result in an incident. What Is a Go-Around?

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Plane and Pilot

JULY 2, 2024

It generally encourages you, as the pilot, to do a good job of preparing for each flight and keep up your stockpile of skills by regular training and practice. The problem is, there’s more than this one limitation involved in the average flight, beyond just the perils that can be met by our piloting ability.

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Pilot Institute

JANUARY 7, 2025

A checklist is about more than ticking boxes; its about thinking ahead, anticipating challenges, and making choices that keep you and your passengers safe. Lets unpack what makes PAVE an indispensable tool for every pilot who values safety and precision. And the first item on this checklist is you, the pilot.

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Pilot Institute

APRIL 19, 2024

It is true that pilots have performed the maneuver and safely landed on the departure runway. These famous tales of success are why pilots continue to try their luck at it. It’s all too tempting to try to make it back to the paved surface behind you. A pilot has a 14 to 26 KIAS buffer before the aircraft stalls.

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Plane and Pilot

MAY 24, 2025

On September 30, 2023, a pilot who crashed in his Cessna 150 was a victim of an issue we all know, but he couldnt see it. The CFI told the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) the flight review was thorough and commented in the endorsement that the pilot had good aeronautical decision-making skills.

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