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 Pilot in Command Airplanes Air Traffic Control 52

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 Air Traffic Control Cockpit Airplanes 68

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.

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Pilot Institute

APRIL 4, 2025

Heres a rundown of what youll need (based on single-engine airplane): Age Requirement: At least 18 years old. Hold a Private Pilot License (PPL). Flight Training: Part 61: Minimum 250 total flight hours, including: 100 hours as Pilot-in-Command (PIC). 10 hours of instrument training (5 hours in a single-engine airplane).

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Pilot Checkride Cabin Crew Airplanes 98

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.

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Weight-Shift-Control Air Traffic Control Density Altitude Aeronautical Decision-Making 116

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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Ceiling Pilot Weather Approach 98

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.

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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?

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Weather Wind Shear Clearance Turbulence 111

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.

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Pilot in Command Pilot Airplanes Air Traffic Control 98

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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Pilot Weather Checkride Annual Inspection 75

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?

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Weather Pilot Flight Plan Airplanes 91

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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Runway Airplanes Pilot General Aviation 84

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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Pilot Federal Aviation Regulations Cockpit Weather 105

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.

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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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Checkride Approach Pilot Airplanes 70

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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Pilot Checkride Pilot in Command Weather 52

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.

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Clearance Air Traffic Control Airplanes Transponder 52

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 Checkride Pilot in Command Weather 52

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 Visual Flight Rules Airplanes Fixed Base Operator 52

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).

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Transponder Weather Pilot Clearance 52

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.

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Weight-Shift-Control Air Traffic Control Weather Flight Plan 40

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.

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Approach Pilot Runway Hangar 52

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.

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Runway Airplanes General Aviation Pilot in Command 64

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.

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Clearance Ceiling Airspace Classes Transponder 52

Professional Pilot

MAY 30, 2025

On board bird dog aircraft is a pilot plus a government agency air attack officer who manages the aerial response by scouting the fire area, observing fire behavior and changes in the weather, identifying critical assets at threat, and developing tactics to protect those assets. Our missions are at 150 ft.

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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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Pilot's Life Blog

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Considerations: Flying hot air balloons requires a balloon rating, and pilots must understand the principles of aerodynamics, weather, and balloon operations. A private pilot license (PPL) allows individuals to act as pilot-in-command of an aircraft for non-commercial purposes.

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Pilot Weight-Shift-Control Visual Flight Rules Pilot in Command 52

Professional Pilot

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The assumption that standards established for remotely-piloted aircraft systems (RPASs) and general aviation (GA) single-pilot aircraft may be transferred to transport category airplanes in commercial air transport is not feasible, because of the high standards of Part 25 certification.

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Pilot Cockpit Pilot in Command Cabin Crew 52

Professional Pilot

JANUARY 2, 2025

The previously mentioned initial type rating is the most ubiquitous form of regulatory need-to-have training for professional pilots. According to US regulations, a type rating is required for the pilot-in-command (PIC) of heavy aircraft (those with a max takeoff weight [MTOW] of more than 12,500 lb) or turbojet-powered airplanes.

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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.

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Flight Plan Pilot Weather Instrument Meteorological Conditions 52

Pilot Institute

MAY 25, 2024

FAR 91.103 states, “A pilot in command shall, before beginning a flight, become familiar with all available information concerning that flight.” Flight Service Station (FSS) Dispatcher Finally, you can call your FSS dispatcher for a weather briefing and relevant NOTAMs.

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Pilot Job Central

OCTOBER 1, 2023

This varies by program, but it behoves applicants to research programs to ensure they won’t fall through the cracks and will finish the training as competent pilots. Total immersion programs have higher airplane rental rates, and higher flight instructor rates. The cost to complete flight training can be much higher.

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Pilot Institute

MARCH 7, 2025

Well examine why they should always go hand-in-hand and how you can improve your skills to become a more capable pilot. Key Takeaways Currency ensures a pilot meets FAA legal requirements to act as pilot-in-command. Proficiency is a pilots ability to fly skillfully and safely beyond legal minimums.

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Pilot Weight-Shift-Control Pilot in Command Crosswind 52

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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Northstar VFR

AUGUST 18, 2024

Here are some important things to know about the latest Private Pilot ACS update: CURRENT VERSION: FAA-S-ACS-6C First, you need to verify you are training to the current version. If you do a Google search for “Private Pilot ACS” you might see multiple documents. FAA.gov offers a free download of the document.

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