Flying Magazine
JUNE 23, 2025
The Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) discusses water landings in Paragraph 6-3-3, Ditching Procedures. The AIM says that, when possible, the ditching heading should be parallel to the swell, which might mean a crosswind landing. And all kinds of critters. What to Do?
Northstar VFR
DECEMBER 9, 2023
The FAR/AIM is technically two books: The FAR (Federal Aviation Regulations), dealing with regulations, and the AIM (Aeronautical Information Manual), which is more geared to air traffic control procedures and basic flight information. I’ve heard many pilots state that they always turn crosswind at 500 feet.
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Flying Magazine
MAY 14, 2024
There are 15 experience requirements listed in the Federal Aviation Regulations/Aeronautical Information Manual (FAR/AIM) rule book under Part 61.87 Solo Flight Your first solo is the halfway point of your private pilot training. that are required to be covered before you can be soloed.
Northstar VFR
JULY 2, 2023
This stands for Aeronautical Information Manual. Remember when your CFI taught you to turn crosswind around 500-700 feet? Section 4-3-3 states “If remaining in the traffic pattern , commence turn to crosswind leg beyond the departure end of the runway within 300 feet of pattern altitude.” Check the AIM.
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