Air Facts

MAY 5, 2025

After all, I had just aced my checkride. I filed my IFR flight plan, received a clearance and took off into the gray winter sky. We entered the holding pattern over Jeff City, flew two circuits and finally received our approach clearance. In my mind, I had been well trained and was fully prepared to take on the IFR system.

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Pilot's Life Blog

JUNE 18, 2025

Monitor your instruments closely, especially the altimeter and airspeed indicator, and make small, continuous adjustments. Altitude and Terrain Clearance: Always perform steep turns at a safe altitude well above any obstacles or terrain. Maintaining the Turn: Use pitch control to maintain altitude.

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Northstar VFR

OCTOBER 27, 2024

By Leslie Caubble, CFI/IGI My checkrides have always had at least one element of surprise to them. On my Commercial checkride, this happened during the oral exam. The FAA isn’t out to get you on your checkride. I passed on the first attempt, but it was a great reminder how thorough we need to be in our checkride preparation.

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iPad Pilot News

MARCH 27, 2025

Altimeter+ Calculates the altitude of your current location via GPS, or from the built-in barometer included on newer iPhones and iPads.Offers Apple Watch app. Improve your stick and rudder skills as a private pilot go beyond the instrument checkride with these advanced courses.

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Pilot Institute

MAY 4, 2024

They are also one of the most feared maneuvers during the private pilot checkride. This can greatly impact landing performance and obstacle clearance. The local altimeter setting is 29.65, the temperature is 25°C, and we have a 9-knot headwind. Short field landings are a true test of a pilot’s skill.

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