AV Web
MARCH 6, 2025
Investigators noted that while the Learjet 55 crew were in communication with air traffic controllers, no distress calls were made before the accident. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released its preliminary report on the fatal medical jet crash in Northeast Philadelphia on Jan.
WayMan
JUNE 16, 2025
Attitude Indicator (Artificial Horizon): Shows the orientation (pitch and bank) of the aircraft relative to the horizon of the Earth, essential for instrument meteorological conditions flight. Communication Systems: Including radios for voice and data communication with air traffic control, other aircraft, and ground facilities.
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Pilot Institute
MARCH 6, 2025
FAA Federal Aviation Administration The FAA is the US federal government agency in charge of aviation standards, air traffic control, airspace safety, and the certification of personnel and aircraft. Then that is BVLOS, even if the drone is just 100 feet away. The list of accepted MOCs is available at the FAA website.
Plane and Pilot
JUNE 15, 2025
Cirrus SR22 Jesup, Georgia/Injuries: 2 Fatal NTSB Report: ERA23FA182 The instrument-rated private pilot had a total of 953 hours including 419 hours in the make and model of the accident aircraft. The pilot contacted air traffic control and requested flight following.
Pilot Institute
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
The flight plan informs the Air Traffic Control (ATC) of your planned course, aircraft capability, and contingency plan. IFR Currency Requirements As a pilot, you must remain proficient in flying under Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC). What Is an IFR Flight Plan?
Northstar VFR
MARCH 23, 2025
No Visual References This scenario is particularly true for instrument pilots flying in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). There are several criteria that must be met for a pilot to descend below Decision Altitude/Decision Height (DA/DH) or Minimum Descent Altitude (MDA) on an instrument approach.
Plane and Pilot
JUNE 2, 2025
Cirrus SR22 Jesup, Georgia/Injuries: 2 Fatal NTSB Report: ERA23FA182 The instrument-rated private pilot had a total of 953 hours including 419 hours in the make and model of the accident aircraft. The pilot contacted air traffic control and requested flight following.
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