Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

As a pilot or aircraft owner, keeping your airplane airworthy is one of the most important things you can do. But remembering every inspection and maintenance rule can be tough. It’s basically like giving your airplane a yearly check-up. Without this, you can’t fly in most controlled airspace.

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Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Lets say youre cruising at 10,000 feet when Air Traffic Control (ATC) instructs you to “squawk 1200.” Mode A sends squawk codes, Mode C adds altitude, and Mode S transmits detailed flight data. The transponder is the airborne portion of the Air Traffic Control Radar Beacon System (ATCRBS).

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Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

These services include traffic advisories and sequencing of arrivals and departures for aircraft operating under both Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) and Visual Flight Rules (VFR). In a TRSA, air traffic controllers offer two main services: radar traffic advisories and sequencing.

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Inflight Pilot Training

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Youll also learn how to conduct a thorough pre-flight inspection, which involves checking fuel and oil levels, control surfaces, avionics, and the overall condition of the aircraft. Radio communication with Air Traffic Control (ATC) will be introduced, as well as how to taxi the aircraft safely and efficiently.

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Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Also, none of the online Air Traffic Control (ATC) networks (like VATSIM ) work with the Xbox. This makes visual flight rules (VFR) flying much easier and a whole lot more fun. These apps connect your sim to a network of real-world air traffic controllers.

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Pilot Institute

MARCH 17, 2025

Theyre there to ensure safety when another pilots vision is restricted, like when youre in a simulated instrument flight. Instead, they monitor the airspace, communicate with air traffic control if necessary, and step in to prevent potential hazards. Unless something goes wrong, its not their job to take over. The reason?

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Pilot Institute

MAY 7, 2025

Generally, it allows pilots to fly using visual flight rules , looking out the window to assess their own separation from other air traffic and terrain. What are the Weather Minimums for VFR Flight? Heres a quick table detailing the weather minima for airplane pilots, according to 14 CFR 91.155.

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