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Ditching Demystified: What Every Pilot Should Know About Landing on Water

Flying Magazine

I’ll start with a confession: I have never ditched an airplane. I don’t have any plans to ditch an airplane. Aviation Safety ran an article, “Ten Myths About Ditching,” in 2002, and others since then, which contains a lot of information worth studying. But notice: the airplane floated. Will I Have To?

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The Essential Guide to Runway Markings

Pilot Institute

The Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) defines the touchdown zone as the first 3,000 feet of the runway beginning at the threshold, and the touchdown zone markers are spaced 500 ft apart.

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When It Comes to Flying, You’re Never Too Old to Learn

Flying Magazine

However, if you wish to be a private pilot and fly powered airplanes, you must pass a physical examination from an FAA-approved medical examiner. You can find the details of what to expect in the Federal Aviation Regulations/Aeronautical Information Manual under 14 CFR Part 67, medical standards and certification.

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Best IFR Ground School Online

Flying Magazine

FAA endorsement: Yes Course length: 20 hours; learn at your own pace Subscription access: Lifetime Cost: $279 Other available courses: Private Pilot Made Easy ($279) , Commercial Pilot Made Easy ($279) , Radio Communication Made Easy ($149) , Airplane Maneuvers Mastery ($149) , Multiengine Rating Mastery ($99) , Garmin G1000 Made Easy ($149) , Checkride (..)

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NTSB: San Diego Crash Aircraft Struck Power Lines

Flying Magazine

According to chapter 7, meteorology in the FAAs Aeronautical Information Manual , if the altimeter setting is higher than actual conditions, it can introduce an error of 100 feet for every 0.1 However, ADS-B data shows the airplane descending below the published glideslope. inches of mercury the setting is off.

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How to Wrap Your Head Around Weather

Flying Magazine

In other words, it’s more than just jumping into an airplane and learning stick-and-rudder skills. It’s a fairly short and succinct list that’s all documented in the new Aviation Weather Handbook (FAA-H-8083-28) and the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM). It certainly doesn’t hide it.

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Scaring Yourself into Additional Dual Instruction

Flying Magazine

A review of the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) Chapter 4, 4.1.11 READ MORE: Make Flight Reviews for CFIs Worthwhile I advised him that slips do feel awkward at first, especially in a side-by-side airplane with a narrow cockpit. We started with the lack of radio contact. verified that 122.75—what