Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Starting on your path to becoming a pilot might feel like stepping into the unknown. Let’s get you set up with what you need to begin your pilot journey. Key Takeaways Getting a pilot’s license requires a high school education or GED and passing a basic medical exam. What Are the Basic Requirements to Start Pilot Training?

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Airline Geeks

JANUARY 11, 2025

Explore all-in-one calendar apps that aid airline pilots in integrating their work and life schedules. Discover the top 5 calendar apps for pilots that streamline scheduling, enhance workflow, and improve flight planning.

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Air Facts

JANUARY 22, 2025

To my surprise, the Cessna 172S that I have flown for all my training for Private Pilot and Instrument training, had a lapsed 30-day VOR check. In his office (which was at the airport), he informed me where we would fly to and told me to file an IFR flight plan.

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Simple Flying

APRIL 30, 2024

Planning a flight is an in-depth topic that spans a pilot's or dispatcher's career. This article will focus on the two main types of planning: Visual (VFR) and instrument (IFR) rules.

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Inflight Pilot Training

MARCH 30, 2025

Earning your Private Pilot License (PPL) is one of the most exciting milestones in your aviation journey. At Inflight Pilot Training, we specialize in helping Private Pilots grow their skills and expand their horizons. An Instrument Rating is an FAA certification that allows you to fly under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR).

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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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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. Each year we publish a plain-language review of the FARs and Advisory Circulars pertaining to the use of iPads and electronic flight bags in the cockpit.

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

For others, flying on a commercial airliner may be a once-a-year event when heading off on vacation. In the case of certain passengers, a flight may represent the first time they have ever been onboard an airplane, generating feelings of excitement and trepidation in equal measure about what may lie ahead.

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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. You’ll also need an organized place to carry and stash all your gear during your flights.

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WayMan

AUGUST 9, 2024

The life of an airline pilot is often seen as glamorous, but it involves a highly structured and demanding schedule. This article explores what aspiring pilots can expect and how Wayman College of Aeronautics prepares students for this lifestyle. The post Airline Pilot Schedule first appeared on Wayman Aviation.

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Simple Flying

JUNE 9, 2024

It is common for many airlines that one of the two pilots in the cockpit makes an announcement before flight, welcoming passengers and briefing them about the flight plan. Many times, pilots are also heard making subsequent announcements about the flight. Or is it the first officer?

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Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

But you’ll want to add a flight controller to utilize your simulators potential. A joystick is the most straightforward flight controller. Many sim pilots also purchase dedicated peripherals to control the rudder and engines. Never before have sim pilots seen the world portrayed with such stunning accuracy.

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Northstar VFR

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

By Leslie Caubble, CFI/IGI A kneeboard is an essential tool for pilots of all experience levels. You will find student pilots, instructors, recreational pilots, and airline pilots use a kneeboard. Clipped to the kneeboard is essential information and resources available to the pilot at their fingertips.

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AV Web

JANUARY 1, 2025

Modern FMS platforms equipped with AI can analyze vast amounts of data, including weather conditions, air traffic, and aircraft performance metrics, to optimize flight paths in real-time. For example, AI can dynamically adjust flight plans to avoid turbulence or adjust fuel consumption, thereby enhancing comfort and operational efficiency.

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Fear of Landing

MARCH 21, 2025

On the 11th of March, the NTSB released an aviation investigation preliminary report on the mid-air collision between PSA Airlines flight 5342 and a Sikorsky UH60L US Army helicopter. Hains Point is a non-compulsory reporting point: pilots are not required to report passing the landmark, but the controller may request that they do so.

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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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Northstar VFR

JANUARY 21, 2024

By Jordan Bullock, A321 Pilot Well, you finally made it. You’ve been hired by a major airline and you can finally walk through the terminal at the airport in your flight uniform! While I was going through my ratings, I would constantly scour the internet for any insight into what being a professional pilot entailed.

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Plane and Pilot

MARCH 18, 2025

Together, we provided participants and their families the chance to experience a lot of the sensations of a flight, but with two major differences: We never left the ground, and we had a lot of sympathetic souls at the ready to answer questions. The post Learning a Lot Without Going Flying appeared first on Plane & Pilot Magazine.

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iPad Pilot News

MARCH 27, 2025

Pilot’s aviation app directory 2025 Edition iPad Pilot News iPad Pilot News has helped pilots discoverover 100 quality aviation appssince the invention of the iPad in 2010.Here AOPA Magazine Delivers AOPA’s monthly magazines to AOPA members, including AOPA Pilot and AOPA Flight Training.

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Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 6, 2024

Maybe it’s the Georgia flying weather, or maybe it’s the ever-increasing emphasis on “old” pilot instead of “bold” pilot, but it seems that flight planning these days is a lot more about if and when than about route and altitude. It’s only two hours by RV-9A, but there are gotchas lurking in the flight planning.

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Inflight Pilot Training

JUNE 11, 2024

As the demand for air travel continues to grow, so does the need for qualified pilots. But, the aviation industry is currently facing a pilot shortage, making it the perfect time for newly licensed private pilots to take the next step towards advancing their skills. How Many Pilots Are Needed To Fight The Shortage?

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Air Facts

DECEMBER 18, 2024

High-Tech One Upmanship Air Facts Journal I flew for United Airlines from 1986 to 2015, thus ending a 29-year airline career of dedicated service to my employer. After my rude dismissal from United, I fell into the most beautiful retirement job an old pilot could ever find. My learning curve was not steep , it was vertical!

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Pilot's Life Blog

JULY 25, 2024

Before you become a commercial pilot, it’s important to know how to obtain a good weather briefing. Call (480) 372-9815 today to begin your training toward a pilot’s license. Flying in appropriate weather helps make your flight enjoyable and keeps your passengers safe.

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Simple Flying

JANUARY 9, 2025

Holding is a fundamental skill that all pilots learn and perfect during their basic training. In normal airline operations, holding becomes much less routine.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 14, 2024

If you are one of those folks who always wanted to learn, this may be the time to head to the airport and take an introductory flight. Learning to fly and obtaining a pilot certificate is not like learning to drive a forklift. You will need an aviation headset and pilot logbook. Bring both with you to your flight lessons.

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Aviation Bussiness News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

The selected suite includes five innovative solutions that complement the previously implemented N-Ops & Crew (N-OC), a comprehensive tool designed to manage network scheduling, operations control, crew planning, crew management, and real-time crew scheduling – all within a single system. ” Capt.

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Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 6, 2024

Launch a successful career as a commercial pilot by learning essential skills in flight school. What makes a good pilot? When you enroll in our flight school in Arizona , you’ll learn all of the skills that make someone a successful pilot. This quality can make or break an airline pilot.

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Airspeed Junkie

AUGUST 1, 2024

A Day in the Life of Commercial Pilots: Responsibilities and Challenges Ever wondered what it takes to be a commercial pilot? These professionals, known as commercial pilots, are responsible for flying aircraft, ensuring passenger safety, and managing various in-flight tasks. What Defines a Commercial Pilot?

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Airspeed Junkie

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

A Comprehensive Guide to Pilot Certificates and Ratings Looking to understand pilot certificates and ratings? This guide covers the types of FAA pilot certifications, what they allow you to do, and the steps to achieve them. The certifications include the Student Pilot Certificate and the Sport Pilot Certificate.

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Pilot Institute

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

Key Takeaways An aircraft dispatcher coordinates flights, ensuring safety and efficiency from the ground. This includes checking the weather, creating flight plans, and communicating with pilots. Aircraft dispatchers are also responsible for issuing flight plans. This is where aircraft dispatchers come in.

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Ask Captain Lim

MARCH 28, 2024

Batik Air Airbus A320 Photo credit: Bahnfrend ( [link] ) What happens if both pilots fall asleep mid-flight? On January 25, 2024, an Indonesian Batik Air flight encountered a startling incident where both pilots fell asleep for 28 minutes from Sulawesi to Jakarta. Not all airlines permit this on long flights.

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iPad Pilot News

DECEMBER 19, 2024

iPad Pilot News One of the most common questions we hear as pilots is, “Do I really need to put my phone in Airplane Mode?” ” The airlines have been saying yes for years, but many travelers think this advice is outdated and it’s safe to ignore. Do I really need to use Airplane Mode on my iPad or iPhone?

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Pilot Job Central

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

It Can Be Difficult Landing Your First Pilot Job – But it Doesn’t Have to Be The Employment Catch-22 – employers want you to have experience before they’ll hire you. But how do you gain experience when every entry level pilot job is requiring experience to be hired? Pilot Jobs aren’t exempt from the employment catch-22.

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Pilot's Life Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Becoming a pilot is an exciting journey, but it requires a solid understanding of the costs involved. Flight training is a significant investment, and for aspiring pilots, its essential to know exactly what theyre committing to. However, different types of pilot certifications come with varying costs and time commitments.

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Fly Around Alaska

JANUARY 13, 2024

The aviation industry is experiencing a remarkable surge in pilot salaries and hiring rates, a trend reshaping this sector’s dynamics. As highlighted by the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), the industry is seeing unprecedented growth in pilot demand, described as reaching “unfathomable numbers.”

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Air Facts

APRIL 15, 2024

That simple statement would have been unremarkable to a pilot in the 1960s or 1970s, as surprising as saying the sun rose in the east that day. It also matches the gut feel of many pilots, who are sharing the pattern with more airplanes than five or ten years ago. That’s a lot of new pilots, at least compared to recent years.

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