Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

For a passenger, aviation law is a concept that receives little thought during a flight. To a pilot, however, aviation laws are the rules by which they operate to ensure the highest level of safety. Key Takeaways Part 91 covers general aviation with minimal restrictions. What Are the Parts? Let’s explain.

Federal Aviation Regulations

AV Web

JULY 6, 2025

The notion that “aviation regulations are written in blood” serves as a stark but powerful reminder of how many safety rules exist because of past tragedies. In aviation, nearly every regulation has a backstory, including those concerning oxygen use. This likely led to hypoxia, which impaired her judgment and performance.

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Flying Magazine

JUNE 4, 2025

And besides, this is information every pilot should know. A few months ago, I wrote about the difference between administrative FAA actions in dealing with an alleged violator of the regulations versus civil or criminal prosecutions. He would eventually send one anyway, so just dont answer any questions until you receive it.

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One Mile at a Time

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Delta Air Lines has clarified its onboard photography policy, as reported by PYOK , and I’m impressed by the way the airline has gone about this. The challenge with airline photography rules With a vast majority of travelers having smartphones, we can all take pictures and videos at a moment’s notice.

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Plane and Pilot

MARCH 22, 2025

The pro pilot path is not always a straight linelike that fancy magenta line on your moving mapbut the destination can be as fulfilling as the proverbial pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. The good news is that there are many different routes to becoming a professional pilot. Its a double-edged sword.

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AV Web

APRIL 15, 2025

Student pilots get a free pass, because theyre adorable skittering off runways in Loss of Directional Control (LODC) events that vex the best among us. But assumptions spiraled for this private pilot in a 1953 Bell 47D helicopter (think M.A.S.H) No mention if the Cessna pilot noticed. at Marana, Arizona, on 2021s first day.

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Air Facts

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Airline Pilots Continuing education is required for airline pilots. Once certified, they must undergo ongoing training and recurrent checks to maintain their licenses and fly commercially, which is mandated by their employer and federal aviation regulations.

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iPad Pilot News

MAY 14, 2024

Electronic flight bag legal briefing for pilots—2024 edition iPad Pilot News The best reading is in some Advisory Circulars from the FAA. This is great information for pilots looking to make the transition from paper charts to an iPad, but should also be reviewed by experienced iPad pilots as well.

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iPad Pilot News

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Top 10 apps for Student Pilots iPad Pilot News The iPad is a great tool for pilots of all skill levels, from airline captains to student pilots. Student pilots can take advantage of all these benefits and use the iPad to save time and money during flight training with great apps available from the App Store.

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iPad Pilot News

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Top 10 apps for Student Pilots iPad Pilot News The iPad is a great tool for pilots of all skill levels, from airline captains to student pilots. Student pilots can take advantage of all these benefits and use the iPad to save time and money during flight training with great apps available from the App Store.

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Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Now that you’ve got your wings, you can enter the aviation world as a pilot and realize your dreams of flight—almost. Every pilot will need some essential items to be equipped for tasks in the air and to prepare for contingencies. Quick Look: Great Gear for New Pilots Headsets: Lightspeed Delta Zulu , David Clark H10-13.4

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Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Just as airline pilots practice their flows on a flight deck diagram, and military pilots “chair fly” their missions ahead of time, student pilots need to show up prepared and practiced for the day’s tasks. In return, the simple act of flight instruction is excellent preparation for the duties of an airline first officer.

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Northstar VFR

APRIL 11, 2024

By Ally Melick, CRJ Pilot, CFI, CFII, MEI Over and over you hear on the news about a pilot shortage and how over the next few years thousands of pilots will be hired by the airlines. You’ve always dreamt about becoming a pilot and it seems like now is a great time for a career change.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 14, 2024

Learning to fly and obtaining a pilot certificate is not like learning to drive a forklift. There may be an opportunity for special issuance, or you may seek a pilot certificate that doesn’t require a medical certificate, like flying gliders. You will need an aviation headset and pilot logbook.

Aeronautical Information Manual

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. FARs are broken down into chapters or ‘parts’.

Aeronautical Information Manual

Plane and Pilot

JANUARY 27, 2025

Aspiring pilots have different needs. Your aviation school experience should be tailored to your end goal, learning style, and budget. Part 141 One of the first decisions youll encounter in your flight training journey is whether to train under Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) Part 61 or Part 141.

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Northstar VFR

JULY 2, 2023

By Jordan Bullock CFI, FO B737 Almost every single pilot at some point or another has heard of the FAR/AIM. The first part, the ‘FAR’, stands for Federal Aviation Regulations. We’ll break down some important regulations all pilots should be aware of later, but for now let's discuss the formatting.

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Pilot Institute

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Key Takeaways Dispatchers are often called pilots on the ground. Dispatchers are often considered “pilots on the ground” and play an important part in airlines. In smaller operations, the pilots plan the entire flight. In an airline environment, pilots have many responsibilities. What Does a Dispatcher Do?

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Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Just as airline pilots practice their flows on a flight deck diagram, and military pilots “chair fly” their missions ahead of time, student pilots need to show up prepared and practiced for the day’s tasks. In return, the simple act of flight instruction is excellent preparation for the duties of an airline first officer.

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Professional Pilot

AUGUST 8, 2024

Falcon 2000 EASy Contributing Writer Pilot in a Gulfstream G650 sim at CAE. This is a view of corporate aviation unfamiliar to the passengers, where pilots practice normal, abnormal, and emergency procedures. F light simulator sessions are essential to professional pilot training and certification.

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World Airline News

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Teamsters pilots at Omni Air International have voted by an overwhelming 99 percent margin to authorize strikes. It comes one year after pilots voted unanimously to call a strike once released from negotiations by the National Mediation Board. If the company refuses to recognize our rights, we are prepared to act accordingly.”

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World Airline News

JULY 26, 2025

World Airline News Your Central Hub for Aviation Press Releases. About Bruce Drum I have started the ultimate digital photo library of the fascinating world of airliners and airlines. The goal is to have the complete history of all airlines and the various aircraft operated. com Airline News. Image: 954359.

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World Airline News

JULY 25, 2025

World Airline News Your Central Hub for Aviation Press Releases. Link: [link] Photo Below: Transavia Airlines. This entry was posted in All and tagged Transavia Holland (Transavia Airlines Netherlands) Airbus A321-252NX WL D-AYAD (PH-YHD) (msn 12652) on July 25, 2025 by Bruce Drum. com Airline News. Image: 966479.

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World Airline News

JUNE 10, 2025

World Airline News Your Central Hub for Aviation Press Releases. About Bruce Drum I have started the ultimate digital photo library of the fascinating world of airliners and airlines. The goal is to have the complete history of all airlines and the various aircraft operated. Join us in this adventure. to 2:00 a.m.,

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Pilot Institute

MAY 24, 2025

To become a pilot, you need 40 hours of flight time, be at least 17, pass a medical exam, and complete written and oral exams. For many aviation enthusiasts, flying is a dream, a fantasy fueled by Superman, comics, and stories. A Private Pilot’s license can turn that dream into reality.

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