Aeronautical Information Manual General Aviation Pilot 
Flying Magazine
JULY 2, 2025
Question: Is there a maximum flying age limit when considering being a first-time pilot? Answer: There is no maximum age limit for being a first-time pilot. If you have the ability to learn—it doesn’t matter how long it takes—, you can potentially become a pilot. Ask us anything you’ve ever wanted to know about aviation.
Northstar VFR
JULY 28, 2024
By Ally Melick CRJ Pilot, CFI-I, MEI The Federal Aviation Regulations / Aeronautical Information Manual (FAR/AIM) is the pilot’s bible. From picking a flight school to how many hours you can work as an airline pilot, the FAR AIM has all of the answers.
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Northstar VFR
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
By Leslie Caubble, CFI/IGI To ensure safety for pilots and the public, the FAA requires that pilots obtain a medical certificate. Pilots are examined for both physical and mental fitness in efforts to reduce accidents related to medical issues. Obtaining a medical certificate is one of the first steps in becoming a pilot.
Plane and Pilot
OCTOBER 6, 2024
And aviation never ceases to present challenges, making it a lifestyle, not a simple course of study. There’s room for pilots of every stripe—those after a career , the ones needing an adjunct to a business, the seekers of pure recreation, and those wanting another personal travel option.
Pilot Institute
APRIL 26, 2024
We won’t help you practice your pilot voice, though… Preflight Preparation Talking to ATC can undoubtedly be stressful when you first start. Learn the Phonetic Alphabet Pilots and controllers use the phonetic alphabet to communicate clearly. The FAA’s Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) is a fantastic resource.
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