Vintage Aviation News

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

The airplane, N130Q, was constructed by Douglas at Santa Monica, California in 1943 as a C-53D-DO with serial number 42-68834. As a landplane, it flew for Eastern Airlines after conversion to DC-3B specification until 1952 as N86562, before passing through a series of other civilian owners. How does it perform? Is it absurdly heavy?

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Air Facts

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Airline Pilots Continuing education is required for airline pilots. Check airmen are used by the airline industry to perform recurrent checks, proficiency checks, and line checks. All airline pilots attend annual recurrent training that includes ground school and simulator training that requires an evaluation.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 21, 2025

Approximately 13 minutes into the flight at an altitude of 13,000 feet, the airplanes vertical gyro failed, which subsequently failed the pilots Electric Attitude Director Indicator (EADI), which then also caused the autopilot to disconnect. This resulted in the pilot having to manually fly the airplane using the copilots EADI.

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iPad Pilot News

MAY 23, 2025

It mostly pertains to airlines and the use of PEDs by passengers (think cell phones and laptops). “The in-flight use of EFB systems to depict images in lieu of paper reference material is the decision of the aircraft operator and the pilot in command (PIC).” Our suggestion?

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Flight Training Central

MAY 1, 2024

Some people start flying to make a career out of it, eventually working as a professional pilot. There are numerous jobs in aviation besides just airline pilot. Career opportunities include business aviation pilot, flight instructing, cargo airlines, military flying, law enforcement and many more.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 16, 2024

However, the path you take—as we noted in the first feature in this section—requires more of you than simply obtaining a pilot certificate. Pia Bergqvist (PB): I grew up in Sweden and dreamed of being a pilot since I was 8 years old. FM: When you committed to the pursuit, how did you identify the airline(s) you wanted to aim for?

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Pilot Job Central

JULY 30, 2023

hr Retirement 401K: company match depends on years of service The post Piedmont Airlines Profile appeared first on Pilot Job Central. hr Retirement 401K: company match depends on years of service The post Piedmont Airlines Profile appeared first on Pilot Job Central. Apply via a third party application website.

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Air Facts

MAY 5, 2025

Take into consideration that weather reporting, and the dissemination of these reports to pilots, was not as accurate then as it is now. Another difference is that pilots today are almost never out of radar contact, as I was in the story. I would never have followed a twin engine airplane into icing conditions.

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CFI Academy

AUGUST 16, 2024

There are numerous reasons why pilots choose to become CFIs, but one of the most compelling is the opportunity to gain experience and build flight time. Have logged at least 15 hours of flight time as Pilot in Command (PIC) in the aircraft category and class you wish to instruct.

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Air Facts

JUNE 9, 2025

Within the WYVERN team of aviation professionals, there is a Guidance Review Team composed of four well-seasoned contributors including a past member of the Blue Angels, a former Commanding Officer of the U.S. Do it even when you are tired, want to get the airplane bed-down, and want to get home or to the hotel. When does it happen?

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Flight Training Central

JANUARY 12, 2024

Your Student Pilot Certificate You will need a Student Pilot Certificate before your first solo. You will need a Student Pilot Certificate before your first solo; that momentous occasion when your instructor has enough confidence in your ability to depart the airplane and send you off by yourself.

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Pilot's Life Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The ATP certificate stands for the Airline Transport Pilot Certificate and is the highest level of pilot certification anyone can achieve in the United States. As a holder of the airline transport pilot certification, you can act as pilot in command (PIC) of large multi-engine airplanes, including turbojet aircraft.

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Jetwhine

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Each year for as long as I can remember, Sporty’s Pilot Shop has sent its annual crystal airplane ornament with the Christmas card it sends to members of the aviation media. The Champ was one of the few taildragger airplanes that could be flown solo from the front seat, which greatly improved the visibility for the pilot in command.

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Pilot Job Central

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Some aerial photography operations have airplanes specially outfitted with advanced camera gear. Aerial photography is often done by fixed base operators that hire pilots for other duties. So it will sometimes be one of the many positions a pilot will fill rather than a standalone job. Aircraft ferrying usually pays per ferry.

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Pilot's Life Blog

APRIL 12, 2024

Looking to start your career as a commercial pilot? Most airlines require an aircraft type rating for any pilot they employ. Leopard Aviation’s flight school in Arizona helps each student pilot earn the certification needed. You’ll earn the certifications the FAA requires to pilot this commercial model.

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Northstar VFR

AUGUST 25, 2024

Every airline/operator must establish a Continuous Airworthiness Maintenance Program (CAMP). Most of these checks can even be done as the airplane is sitting at the gate because they are minimally invasive, require less tools, and take fewer maintenance personnel. Some of these same principles apply to the required maintenance checks.

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iPad Pilot News

MAY 14, 2024

It mostly pertains to airlines and the use of PEDs by passengers (think cell phones and laptops). “The in-flight use of EFB systems to depict images in lieu of paper reference material is the decision of the aircraft operator and the pilot in command (PIC).” Our suggestion?

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Pilot Federal Aviation Regulations Cockpit Weather 105

Pilot Job Central

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Unlock your pilot career with airline pilot cadet programs. Whether you are aspiring pilot looking to kickstart your aviation career or a recent flight school graduate, modern airline pilot cadet programs can be a fit for your pilot career goals.

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Inflight Pilot Training

MAY 14, 2024

Becoming a commercial airline pilot is a dream for many people who are looking for a challenging and rewarding career. With the increasing demand for pilots in the industry, it’s an opportunity that promises exciting travel opportunities, a lucrative salary and top-notch benefits.

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Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 17, 2024

“This type of flying is not for everyone,” said Robert Ching, a seasoned ag pilot whose company, Aura, is based in Lansing, Michigan. It’s much different than commercial operations in the airline or charter world. In fact, ag pilots are basically professional applicators. That translates to lost time and money.

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iPad Pilot News

MARCH 27, 2025

Air Navigation Pro This flight planning and GPS navigation app is designed for VFR pilots and offers international support, including charts for the US, Europe, South America and more. Bombardier Aerospace This collection of apps provides eLearning, operating procedures and maintenance utilities for operators of Bombardier jet airplanes.

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Air Facts

JANUARY 29, 2025

All but one pilot had already departed to their new duty assignments. The squadron now has two newly minted naval aviators, one retread and no airplanes. We know that our new airplanes will be the F2H-3 Banshee night fighter. This was a dream job, doing nothing but flying airplanes five days a week.

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Pilot's Life Blog

MAY 6, 2025

Its not required for recreational pilots, but its a must for those looking at professional paths or safer cross-country flying. At Leopard Aviation, we make sure youre confident reading gauges, trusting instruments, and staying ahead of the airplane. Required for most commercial jobs and airline paths.

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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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Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Flying a light airplane offers access to thousands more airports than the airlines serve, which means you can land closer to your destination, avoid long taxi routes, and save time. After reading back the clearance, the pilot would run to the airplane, fire up the engine, and try to get airborne before the clearance expired.

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Pilot Institute

JULY 3, 2024

The FAA issues several different pilot licenses, from student pilot to airline transport pilot. A PPL is a certificate that allows you to act as a private pilot in command of an aircraft. But before you get your licenses, you should think about the type of flying you’d like to do.

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Adventures of Cap'n Aux

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Any solo flight student knows that, to legally fly an airplane, you need two things: A pilot’s license, and An Aviation Medical certificate. Without both of these, a pilot is grounded. In the case of a solo student, the pilot’s solo license and medical certificate are combined.

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CFI Academy

AUGUST 16, 2024

There are numerous reasons why pilots choose to become CFIs, but one of the most compelling is the opportunity to gain experience and build flight time. Have logged at least 15 hours of flight time as Pilot in Command (PIC) in the aircraft category and class you wish to instruct.

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Checkride Pilot Pilot in Command Approach 52

Professional Pilot

MAY 30, 2025

This feature allows our pilots to have their eyes on terrain and on other airplanes rather than looking to synchronize gauges. Some of our more experienced pilots those who have been with us for decades have experience flying multiple types. The system is an integral part of our pilot training program.

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Professional Pilot

MARCH 6, 2025

In 1925, the US Post Office contracted with airlines to transport the mail, thus transferring responsibilities to airline dispatchers. Airline travel was still in its infancy during the 1930s, and the public had many reservations about flying. Under these regulations, having a dispatcher is required.

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Airspeed Junkie

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

This guide covers the types of FAA pilot certifications, what they allow you to do, and the steps to achieve them. From Student to Airline Transport Pilot Certificates, find the information you need for your aviation goals. The certifications include the Student Pilot Certificate and the Sport Pilot Certificate.

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Professional Pilot

DECEMBER 10, 2024

To most professional pilots this may seem far-fetched. But the movement to reduced crew operations (RCOs) is gaining strength, pushed by national private ATC companies and by some airlines. Business aircraft certified for single-pilot operations under Part 23 are flown safely every day.

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Pilot Institute

APRIL 24, 2024

You’ll always find a steady stream of airliners queued up for departure and arrival. Due to its high elevation, Denver’s Class B airspace extends up to 12,000 feet MSL to give airliners room to descend. The PIC holds a recreational pilot certificate and meets the requirements of 14 CFR § 61.101.

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Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Have you ever wondered how pilots keep control at high speeds, during stalls, or even when systems fail? Or how do modern airplanes reduce dangerous effects like aileron flutter or adverse yaw? From simple mechanical linkages in small aircraft to high-tech fly-by-wire systems in airliners, ailerons have evolved with aviation itself.

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Professional Pilot

JANUARY 2, 2025

The previously mentioned initial type rating is the most ubiquitous form of regulatory need-to-have training for professional pilots. According to US regulations, a type rating is required for the pilot-in-command (PIC) of heavy aircraft (those with a max takeoff weight [MTOW] of more than 12,500 lb) or turbojet-powered airplanes.

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Air Facts

JUNE 24, 2024

Ignore the YouTube crash detectives—it’s usually pilot error Air Facts Journal When a high performance airplane crashes in IMC, the self-proclaimed experts on social media quickly spin elaborate theories about autopilot failure, in-flight icing, structural failure, carbon monoxide poisoning, or some other incredibly rare cause.

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Flight Training Central

AUGUST 5, 2024

Or you may decide your first international pilot-in-command experience would be best served as part of a guided tour. There are many companies that specialize in guiding pilots to exotic destinations with the added benefit and fun of being part of an aviation group with an expert guide who will handle most of the paperwork.

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