iPad Pilot News

MAY 23, 2025

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. By self-briefing, pilots can often improve their knowledge of weather and aeronautical information.” Our suggestion?

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Pilot Institute

JUNE 16, 2025

The private pilot written exam consists of 60 multiple-choice questions to be completed within 2.5 For a private pilot checkride, flight test standards are as detailed in the Private Pilot – Airplane Airman Certification Standards (ACS). hours (150 minutes), requiring a pass mark of 70% or better.

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Air Facts

JUNE 9, 2025

BRIEFINGS become ever more important when either it is the first time a crew has flown together, or on that upcoming flight where there are significant/changing operational challenges such as weather, routing, runway closures and system outages. As an example, weather, NOTAMS and aircraft status might be assigned to the PM.

NOTAMs

Flying Magazine

MAY 21, 2025

Approximately 13 minutes into the flight at an altitude of 13,000 feet, the airplanes vertical gyro failed, which subsequently failed the pilots Electric Attitude Director Indicator (EADI), which then also caused the autopilot to disconnect. This resulted in the pilot having to manually fly the airplane using the copilots EADI.

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Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

This article will teach you ways to deal with weather, routes, altitude choices, and using helpful tools when flying in poor visibility. Key Takeaways Creating an IFR flight plan requires looking at weather patterns, fuel requirements, and alternate airports. If You’re Not Current: You cannot act as a pilot in command under IFR.

Flight Plan

Flight Training Central

MAY 11, 2025

For business use, airplanes allow you to do more in one day than you could do in a week traveling by airline. Flexibility, privacy, security and freedom are all great reasons to use a personal airplane for travel. You must be at least 16 years old to solo an airplane. There is no right type of person to become a pilot.

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Pilot's Life Blog

JUNE 24, 2025

Career possibilities include charter pilot, crop-duster, flight school instructor, aerial photographer, or corporate aviator. Part 107 Career Paths If you’re drawn to drones, Part 107 gives you the keys to: Remote pilot in command for commercial sUAS operations. Do I need both Part 61 and Part 107 licenses?

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Pilot Institute

APRIL 22, 2025

A great option for that is taking an interactive ground school, such as the private airplane pilot course on Pilotinstitute.com. 750 hours for current or former US military pilots. You can be a pilot in command (PIC) with an ATP certificate, while you can only act as a co-pilot with a Restricted ATP certificate.

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Pilot Institute

JULY 9, 2025

Pilot and Owner/Operator Responsibilities Pilot-in-Command (PIC) Responsibilities 14 CFR 91.7(b) b) states that, “The pilot in command of a civil aircraft is responsible for determining whether that aircraft is in condition for safe flight” Notice how this doesn’t mention a mechanic or an operator.

Operating Limitations

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Under parts 121 and 135, however, this is not the case, and pilots must adhere to strict rest schedules to ensure that they are not fatigued during their operations. Another example is weather minimums. A part 121 or 135 crew cannot legally initiate an approach if the weather is below minimums.

Federal Aviation Regulations

Photographic Logbook

JUNE 29, 2025

"Hi.I'm in Delaware." - Wayne Campbell, Wayne's World , 1992 Restless Pilot Syndrome Having resumed acting as pilot in command of my own airplane after a relatively brief setback, I was delighted beyond words to be back at it. What most commanded my attention in the first hangar was this glorious Stinson Reliant.

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Air Facts

JUNE 23, 2025

I Almost Hit the Trees: A Lesson in IFR Vertigo Air Facts Journal I earned my Navy Wings in December 1968 and was sent back to the training command as an instrument flight instructor in the T-28 at NAS Whiting Field. One day, I was on a training flight with a new student when we got a Return To Base (RTB) call due to bad weather moving in.

Altimeter

Air Facts

JULY 23, 2025

Skyway was a small but vibrant commuter airline that operated a fleet of Beech 99 turboprops, Beech 18s, and several single-engine airplanes of various lineage. My duties at Skyway included flying as copilot on the Beech 99 and Beech 18, as well as pilot-in-command on the single-engine airplanes.

NDB

Flying Magazine

MAY 10, 2024

Regulations: 15 to 25 percent Airspace and requirements: 15 to 25 percent Weather: 11 to 16 percent Loading and performance: 7 to 11 percent Operations: 35 to 45 percent FAA Part 107 Test Cost The cost of the Part 107 exam is $175, which you pay to the testing center when you schedule a date, time, and location for the exam.

Weight-Shift-Control

Flight Training Central

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Pilots should always be evaluating alternate airports. One of the most important skills pilots must continue to hone is sound decision-making. Though it’s rare, your destination airport could become unusable due to a thunderstorm moving in, or a disabled airplane on the runway.

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Flight Training Central

MAY 28, 2024

Pilot in command. Second in command. VASI lights as shown in this illustration indicate that the airplane is below the glide slope. Share your results : Facebook Facebook Twitter Google+ Want to learn more about aviation weather theory? Air Traffic Controller. off course to the left. above the glide slope.

Crosswind

Northstar VFR

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

It’s vital that we take an honest look at our capacity for pilot-in-command responsibilities before each flight. Maybe you’re flying with another pilot, and the weather conditions are great. Not only are we making checks on equipment and systems, but we’re also confirming our proficiency to fly the airplane.

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Flying Magazine

APRIL 25, 2024

Over the last 25 years, I have been asked to speak on various aviation weather topics at dozens of aviation events and gatherings. During these events, it’s quite common for a pilot to walk up and ask me about how I handled my most challenging flight as it relates to weather. READ MORE: Go or Stay?

Weather

Flight Training Central

MAY 1, 2024

For business use, airplanes allow you to do more in one day than you could do in a week traveling by airline. Flexibility, privacy, security and freedom are all great reasons to use a personal airplane for travel. You must be at least 16 years old to solo an airplane. There is no “right” type of person to become a pilot.

Pilot in Command

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. AvioFuel makes it easy for pilots to calculate how much fuel to add during refueling operations. Flight Currency Ready to fly? Are you current?

Weather

Air Facts

JUNE 24, 2024

Ignore the YouTube crash detectives—it’s usually pilot error Air Facts Journal When a high performance airplane crashes in IMC, the self-proclaimed experts on social media quickly spin elaborate theories about autopilot failure, in-flight icing, structural failure, carbon monoxide poisoning, or some other incredibly rare cause.

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Photographic Logbook

OCTOBER 19, 2024

Annual Invitation In 2018 and 2019, we discovered that we were not the only flying club in the region that routinely mustered several airplanes for simple breakfast runs. In 2019, five of us made the flight to Benton in three airplanes and it was a terrific experience. Mary's, PA and Cherry Ridge, PA. 1947 North American Navion.

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iPad Pilot News

MAY 14, 2024

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. By self-briefing, pilots can often improve their knowledge of weather and aeronautical information.” Our suggestion?

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Northstar VFR

AUGUST 4, 2024

Training Requirements for the Instrument Rating 50 hours of cross-country flight time as pilot in command, of which 10 hours must have been in an airplane 40 hours of actual or simulated instrument time on the areas of operation listed in 61.65(c) If your safety pilot is also building time, you can switch seats.

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Northstar VFR

JUNE 22, 2023

In §91.103, it states: Each pilot in command shall, before beginning a flight, become familiar with all available information concerning that flight. Weather reports and forecasts are the first task mentioned. Obviously weather is a big deal for aviators, especially during an IFR flight.

Gross Weight

Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Throw in occasional maintenance issues, weather issues, unplanned obstacles (think people on the ground who have a front-row seat to your field), and other one-offs, and you can see that your typical day may not be so typical. The last aerial application is completed, and return to base. Postflight tasks, and finally, heading home.

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Pilot's Life Blog

MAY 6, 2025

This rating lets you fly using only your instruments, which is essential for poor weather or low visibility. Its not required for recreational pilots, but its a must for those looking at professional paths or safer cross-country flying. We also prepare you for the practical reality of weather planning and airspace rules.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 16, 2024

Today, the FAA requires airline pilots to have at least 1,500 hours (or 1,000 through a limited number of approved flight training programs) and to complete an ATP-CTP training program before they can take the controls of an airliner—a change that resulted from the Colgan Air crash in 2009. FM: What tips do you have for that first interview?

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Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Flying a light airplane offers access to thousands more airports than the airlines serve, which means you can land closer to your destination, avoid long taxi routes, and save time. After reading back the clearance, the pilot would run to the airplane, fire up the engine, and try to get airborne before the clearance expired.

Clearance

Pilot Job Central

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Some aerial photography operations have airplanes specially outfitted with advanced camera gear. Aerial photography is often done by fixed base operators that hire pilots for other duties. So it will sometimes be one of the many positions a pilot will fill rather than a standalone job. Instrument rating.

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Pilot Institute

JULY 3, 2024

The FAA issues several different pilot licenses, from student pilot to airline transport pilot. A PPL is a certificate that allows you to act as a private pilot in command of an aircraft. FAA Rules and Regulations You will learn about the basic rules and regulations we must follow as pilots.

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Pilot Institute

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Unexpected issues like engine trouble or bad weather make routine flights a handful. Key Takeaways VFR flight following offers real-time help and improves pilots’ situational awareness. Benefits include enhanced safety, terrain alerts, weather advisories, and emergency assistance. Be the Pilot in Command (PIC).

Transponder

Professional Pilot

MARCH 6, 2025

Challenger 604, G-IV Contributing Writer At New World Aviation, Flight Coordinator Eva Burke and Dispatcher Chase Turner handle trip scheduling, weather checks, and maintain communication with crew and passengers. This ensured timely and efficient flights by providing pilots with critical weather and field information along their routes.

Weight-Shift-Control

Photographic Logbook

JUNE 15, 2024

Flying is a mental game that goes well beyond mere mechanical manipulation of aircraft controls and such a stunt minimizes the thoughtful planning that is such a large part of being a pilot, responsibility that no seven year old is equipped to bear. gallons of jet fuel per hour with a 1300 nautical mile range.

Approach

Photographic Logbook

AUGUST 24, 2024

Alyssa, Kristy, and I departed the Williamson Sodus Airport in Warrior 481 along with three other airplanes flown by WFC members. Because the field does not have weather reporting and is prone to fog on cool mornings, flying to breakfast at Piseco involves a leap of faith. August 24th was a full day of varied adventure.

Runway

Pilot Institute

APRIL 24, 2024

From entry and weather requirements to interacting with ATC, we have you covered. Pilot Requirements You’re allowed to enter Class B airspace only if: The PIC (Pilot in Command) holds at least a private pilot certificate. The PIC holds a recreational pilot certificate and meets the requirements of 14 CFR § 61.101.

Clearance

Airspeed Junkie

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The student pilot certificate allows individuals to fly solo under the supervision of an instructor but does not permit carrying passengers. This certificate is the foundation upon which future pilot training is built, providing the first taste of flying as a pilot in command during solo flights.

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