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. Embraer Aircraft Services A complete line of apps to assist operators of Embraer aircraft with support and services, performance and flight planning.

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Fear of Landing

MARCH 21, 2025

On that evening, the Sikorsky UH-60L crew filed a flight plan for a night flight from Davison Army Airfield for the pilot’s annual standardisation evaluation with the use of night vision goggles. Thepilot was a captain with 450 total hours, 326 of which were on the same helicopter make and model.

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Northstar VFR

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Not only are we making checks on equipment and systems, but we’re also confirming our proficiency to fly the airplane. Before you start checking for correct operation of the systems, you need to verify that the airplane is airworthy. Airspace : Check NOTAMs, TFRs, survival equipment. Is the weather within your personal minimums?

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iPad Pilot News

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

This is just a matter of going to the Downloads section in ForeFlight and selecting the chart types and regions needed for your planned flights. This allows ForeFlight to then store these digital charts on your iPhone or iPad for offline viewing in the airplane when an internet connection isn’t available.

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Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

You might think that Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) are just about how to control and use your instruments in the aircraft, but you need more than skill–you need a rock-solid plan. IFR flight planning is about preparing for every twist and turn along the route. What Is an IFR Flight Plan?

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Inflight Pilot Training

APRIL 9, 2024

As a private pilot, you’re able to explore the world from the comfort of your small airplane. Plan Your Flight Once the permit is obtained, pilots should plan their flight carefully. This way, pilots can ensure a safe and successful flight into Mexico.

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Pilot Institute

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

They often are too busy to plan a commercial flight from start to finish. As a result, larger operations often rely on dispatchers specializing in flight planning to handle the responsibility. Depending on the navigation equipment, you’ll plan the flight’s route.

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Professional Pilot

MARCH 6, 2025

Universal Trip support is available 24 hours a day to assist with flight planning and dispatch functions. In airline operations, dispatchers file flight plans, verify weight and balance in coordination with the load planner, and obtain weather information that is compiled and presented to the crew.

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Inflight Pilot Training

JANUARY 27, 2025

This mental rehearsal can help you perform more confidently and effectively during actual flight time. Familiarize yourself with the days weather conditions, NOTAMs, and any specific objectives youll be working on. Use chair flying techniques to visualize and mentally practice each maneuver step-by-step.

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Pilot Institute

MARCH 26, 2025

Check NOTAMs and weather briefings for any density altitude advisories. Thorough pre-flight planning and performance calculations will ensure your aircraft can perform on a particular day. Obtain current weather data from an ATIS or local weather station for accurate calculations. Keeping you and your passengers safe.

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Pilot Institute

MARCH 7, 2025

Do your landings to a full stop in a tailwheel-equipped aircraft if youre flying a tailwheel airplane. If you plan to carry passengers at night, though, there are a few extra details. Weather and Flight Planning : Youll plan a short cross-country flight, and the examiner will ask you questions as you progress with the planning.

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Plane and Pilot

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

NOTAMs, apparently, cannot be used legally to advise of fees. So, all of a sudden, just flying your airplane away after ignoring that bill puts you in violation of the law. A photo snapped of your airplane turning off the runway would have you caught red-handed. 775.082 or s. It includes cameras.

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Photographic Logbook

OCTOBER 11, 2024

I was very fortunate this year to share my airplane with a varied cast of terrific friends both old and new. During flight planning, I determined that 8,000 feet would provide the best wind advantage of the available preferred westbound IFR cruise altitudes. Wasting Away Again in. Ohioville? Yep - a local charter operator.

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Pilot Institute

JANUARY 7, 2025

It encourages you to slow down and consider every aspect of your flight. With this handy checklist, flight planning becomes a structured, manageable process. The PAVE checklist is most effective during pre-flight preparation. Terrain and NOTAMs Weather isnt the only thing you have to consider. What do NOTAMs do?

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Pilot Institute

APRIL 5, 2024

Landing an airplane is not easy, even for experienced pilots. Plan for the Conditions During your flight planning: Look up the expected winds at your estimated arrival time. However, check NOTAMs for runway closures. Calculate the crosswind using the wind component table or a flight computer, such as an E6-B.

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Professional Pilot

MAY 13, 2024

We do a lot of patient work with our airplanes all over the country,” says Director of Aviation Operations Kent Johnson. “We While the nature of aeromedical flying doesn’t allow for much planning, Intermountain Life Flight pilots use ForeFlight and ARINCDirect. We do about 4000 patient transports every year.”

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Professional Pilot

MAY 13, 2024

We do a lot of patient work with our airplanes all over the country,” says Director of Aviation Operations Kent Johnson. “We While the nature of aeromedical flying doesn’t allow for much planning, Intermountain Life Flight pilots use ForeFlight and ARINCDirect. We do about 4000 patient transports every year.”

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Professional Pilot

JUNE 10, 2024

S enior readers probably recall risking back strain just to board their airplanes lugging a bag with up to 40 lb of charts, manuals, and miscellaneous paper. For most pilots, electronic flight bags (EFBs) have sent all that paper for recycling. Automatic flight logging and reporting. can share Garmin avionics flight data.

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Plane and Pilot

MARCH 4, 2025

But first, take stock of your airplane and skills. Second half, South America: plan for shorter-range aircraft: SOCA SBBE SBPJ SBGO SBMG – SBFI SUAG SUAA = 2,545 nm Your return can be the same but consider substituting SBMQ for SBBE at the northern exit point of Brazil. This is the approved method for filing flight plans.

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