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Who is the pilot in command of your aircraft?

Air Facts

Who is the pilot in command of your aircraft? Air Facts Journal The pilot in command of an aircraft is directly responsible for, and is the final authority as to, the operation of that aircraft. Make sure your expectations match reality before you blast off on a single-pilot IFR flight. George works for you.

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The Starlink era is here—will we regret it?

Air Facts

This can be combined with non-weather data for smarter decision-making. This can be combined with non-weather data for smarter decision-making. Trying to find a gap in a line of weather? Of course these examples only affect the pilot. Pull up FlightAware and see where everyone else is going.

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A Comprehensive Guide to Types of Weather Briefings

Northstar VFR

By Lisa Thornton, CFII & Airline First Officer As pilots we are required to adhere to rules and regulations outlined by the FAA. Knowing the current and predicted weather along our route of flight is part of that responsibility as a Pilot in Command.

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Electronic flight bag legal briefing for pilots—2025 edition

iPad Pilot News

It mostly pertains to airlines and the use of PEDs by passengers (think cell phones and laptops). Reiterates that pilots do not need to call Flight Service to be legal: “The FAA considers that a self-briefing may be compliant with current Federal aviation regulations.

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Trial by Ice

Air Facts

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 was taught how to fly on instruments under the hood, but not how to fly in the weather.

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Preflight Briefing and Postlfight Debriefing Guidance

Air Facts

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. As an example, weather, NOTAMS and aircraft status might be assigned to the PM. in our preflight preparations.

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Are There Consequences for Declaring an Emergency in Flight?

Flying Magazine

As the pilot responded, the airplane bank angle increased to 90 degrees and the airspeed exceeded 260 knots, then the aircraft experienced structural failure and hit the water. With the video you could see exactly what the pilot was seeing, yet he never declared an emergency. It is part of the airline company operating procedures.

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