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Seven Habits of Highly Effective Pilots

Plane and Pilot

I have seen military pilots, multi-thousand-hour airline captains, and 100-hour private pilots, each of whom fits that description. Or, sadly, too many pilots’ final decision: “The weather is really marginal, but with a little luck, I should be able to make it.” They read the NOTAMs “before” they take off into the wild blue yonder.

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Preflight Briefing and Postlfight Debriefing Guidance

Air Facts

Navy Test Pilot School, a current pilot for a major airline, a SMS senior analyst and auditor who is fluent in 91, 135 and 121 operations as well as yours truly. As an example, weather, NOTAMS and aircraft status might be assigned to the PM. Hazardous weather alerts/PIREPS) NOTAMS (SUA and TFRs.

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Only Thing Better Than EAA AirVenture? Bringing Someone Who’s Never Been

Flying Magazine

After months of seemingly endless cold weather and extended hours of darkness, we’re on the brink of epic times with lifelong friends. READ MORE: EAA AirVenture Oshkosh NOTAM Now Available It’s not lost on me how fortunate I am to be able to experience this, and I don’t take it for granted for one second.

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Occluded Fronts: What Pilots Need to Prepare For

Pilot Institute

Key Takeaways Occluded fronts merge warm and cold front hazards, causing complex, severe weather. What Is a Weather Front? And when you hear about one approaching, expect a change in the weather soon. Cold Front Weather How can you tell if a cold front is coming? It’s best to begin with the basics, starting with the name.

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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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How to Obtain the Perfect Aviation Weather Briefing for Your Flight

Northstar VFR

By Leslie Caubble, CFI/IGI Technology in aviation has advanced tremendously since the early days of flying, but one thing has not changed: the weather. Perhaps one of the reasons is that the abundance of weather products available on the internet, TV, handbooks , etc. You should have your personal weather minimums written down.

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FAA Updates Datalink Weather Advisory Circular

iPad Pilot News

FAA Updates Datalink Weather Advisory Circular iPad Pilot News The rollout of ADS-B datalink weather over twelve years ago was an interesting time for GA pilots. The result was tangible, too, with weather-related fatal accidents steadily declining in the following years.