Air Facts

MAY 5, 2025

It is intended to be a flying lesson , but only for those pilots who read it with learning as a mindset. Take into consideration that weather reporting, and the dissemination of these reports to pilots, was not as accurate then as it is now. Also, Trial by Ice is not just another flying story.

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Air Facts

APRIL 9, 2025

That new plan, when combined with the portable Starlink Mini hardware kit ($499), means pilots can finally have high speed internet access in flight, without large external antennas or prohibitively expensive monthly fees. If this anecdotal sample is any guide, pilots have noticed the news. The system is hardly perfect.

Weather

Pilot Institute

MARCH 17, 2025

A safety pilot has a key job: keeping the flight safe during simulated instrument training. By handling specific tasks and staying sharp, the safety pilot supports the flying pilot and makes sure the flight meets FAA requirements. Key Takeaways A safety pilot monitors the surroundings during simulated instrument flights.

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Pilot's Life Blog

JUNE 24, 2025

A multi-engine rating is an FAA class rating that allows a certificated pilot to fly aircraft with more than one engine. It’s not a separate license but an endorsement added to your existing pilot certificate, whether private or commercial. c) are relatively simple compared to other pilot certifications.

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Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

Key Takeaways Power-off stalls mimic a stall during the flight’s approach and landing phase. On final approach, it can be the difference between recovering and crashing. How to Perform a Power-off Stall The FAA’s Private Pilot Airman Certification Standards (ACS) outline the procedure for performing a power-off stall.

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Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

One of the most important skills pilots learn during flight training is sound decision making. Every flight, regardless of the complexity of the airplane or the distance of the trip, is comprised of a continuous series of decisions involving a host of variables that the pilot must make in order to safely get from point A to point B.

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Pilot's Life Blog

JUNE 24, 2025

Understanding the Two Paths When deciding between FAA Part 61 vs 107 , you’re essentially choosing between flying manned aircraft and piloting commercial drones. FAA Part 61 This is the traditional route for becoming a private pilot , commercial pilot, or flight instructor. At Leopard Aviation , we operate under Part 61.

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Air Facts

JUNE 9, 2025

Within the WYVERN team of aviation professionals, there is a Guidance Review Team composed of four well-seasoned contributors including a past member of the Blue Angels, a former Commanding Officer of the U.S. After each pilot shares their thoughts on their own performance and where they will re-focus, they say, “Glad to Be Here.”

NOTAMs

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Have you ever wondered how pilots keep control at high speeds, during stalls, or even when systems fail? The pilot is able to control the aircrafts roll by turning the control yoke or sidestick in the cockpit. The hydraulic system works similarly to a cars power steering and greatly reduces the effort needed by the pilots.

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Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

While VFR flights rely on seeing outside the aircraft, IFR procedures allow pilots to navigate precisely when they cannot see the ground, horizon, or surrounding terrain. Your alternate airport must have a working instrument approach procedure available. At least 1 instrument approach procedure. PIREPs : Pilot weather reports.

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CFI Academy

AUGUST 16, 2024

A Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) is a licensed pilot who has received specialized training to teach others how to operate aircraft safely and effectively. They take on the vital task of teaching and mentoring future pilots, guiding them through the complex process of earning their pilot’s certificate.

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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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Universal Weather

JULY 29, 2025

Low ceilings may trigger delays, diversions, or missed approaches, particularly in areas with challenging terrain or limited alternate airport options. How ceilings affect your operation depends on the type of flight, operator SOPs, pilot qualifications, and comfort level.

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Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

To a pilot, however, aviation laws are the rules by which they operate to ensure the highest level of safety. Despite us pilots considering ourselves the epitome of human perfection, few are bar-certified lawyers. General aviation operations fall into this categorythink of a private pilot flying with his friends or family.

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

MARCH 23, 2025

At this point, it was on final approach into New Chitose Airport. Descending was also quite turbulent with gusty winds happening during our descent and approach into HND airport but luckily for us, it didn't cause any disruption to our flight (flight diversion). Window View We were on final approach into HND airport.

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AV Web

APRIL 15, 2025

Student pilots get a free pass, because theyre adorable skittering off runways in Loss of Directional Control (LODC) events that vex the best among us. But assumptions spiraled for this private pilot in a 1953 Bell 47D helicopter (think M.A.S.H) No mention if the Cessna pilot noticed. at Marana, Arizona, on 2021s first day.

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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. When I was passed to Dover Approach, the controller was handing off another pilot in Grumman 716ER.

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Air Facts

JUNE 23, 2025

I turned back and entered the holding pattern over the VOR where the approach to Whiting Field began. As each airplane ahead of me began their approach, I descended in the holding pattern. Two pilots landed successfully. I checked the course deviation indicator for the straight-in approach—but the needle didn’t make sense.

Altimeter

Air Facts

JULY 23, 2025

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. Jerry had been my chief pilot and multi-engine instructor at an FBO in Springfield, Missouri, where we both worked prior to our employment at Skyway. He even kept score.

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Aerotime

JULY 18, 2024

The pilot made the right call to return the flight,” Warren Chim Wing-nin, the Deputy Chairman of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers’ aircraft division, told the South China Morning Post on July 16, 2024. The crew dumped fuel and made a PAN-PAN call, before the aircraft made an ILS approach back to runway 25R.

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Aerotime

JUNE 10, 2024

The pilot in command continued the approach and landing and followed (air traffic control) instructions,” the spokesperson was quoted to have said.

Air Traffic 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. IFR Alternate Airport Planning Legal requirements for selecting an alternate airport Additional GPS Approach Considerations Which weather forecast should you use?

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Air Facts

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Airline Pilots Continuing education is required for airline pilots. Most professional pilots will be required to complete a flight proficiency check, either in an actual aircraft, or in a simulator, every six to 12 months. Most professional pilots will be required to complete a flight proficiency check every six to 12 months.

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Flight Training Central

MAY 28, 2024

But as the destination traffic pattern approaches, workload increases dramatically. A firm understanding of the proper terminal area procedures is essential for staying safe as you depart or approach the airport. a long straight in final approach to the active runway. Safe obstruction clearance in the approach area.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 16, 2024

If you can picture yourself in the left seat of an Airbus, Boeing, or Embraer—or whatever transport category jet technology comes up with next—then you have the first necessary step complete on your way to becoming a professional pilot. Pia Bergqvist (PB): I grew up in Sweden and dreamed of being a pilot since I was 8 years old.

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Northstar VFR

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Pilots observe checklist use and learn their importance starting at the first flight lesson. Checklist use is an element that pilots are tested on during checkrides at every level of training. However, it’s the nature of the repetition that helps the pilot notice if something is abnormal with the aircraft.

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Vintage Aviation News

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Upon its delivery to the RDAF in January 1972, AT-155 was flown and maintained by two squadrons at Flyvestation Karup (Karup Air Base), Eskadrille 725 and Eskadrille 729, with AT-155 being used to qualify Danish pilots in flying the Drakens. After declaring an emergency the pilot climbed to 35,000 feet, where its engine flamed out.

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Ask Captain Lim

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Black Hawk on collision patch with CRJ 700 Could pilots of Flight5342have done anything differently to avoid the DC planecrash? This question from Quora explores whether the pilots of American Airlines Flight 5342 could have taken different actions to avoid the tragic collision.

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Northstar VFR

MAY 2, 2024

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. Asking ATC for any recent PIREPS. (Pay Have any questions?

Weather

iPad Pilot News

DECEMBER 19, 2024

iPad Pilot News One of the most common questions we hear as pilots is, “Do I really need to put my phone in Airplane Mode?” Pilots using a device like Sentry or Stratus in the cockpit, which requires Wi-Fi, can turn Wi-Fi back on after enabling Airplane Mode to connect to these accessories.

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Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Many farmers would likely be in the same predicament if they didn’t use the services of ag pilots, colloquially known as crop dusters. That and the geometric precision of covering acreage in minutes rather than the hours it would take using conventional methods is the hallmark of aerial ag companies and their pilots. only 3,400, or 3.4

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Pilot's Life Blog

MAY 6, 2025

One of the first questions we hear is, How long does pilot school take? If youre wondering how long pilot school takes , the real answer is simple: with the right team, it takes less time than you think. Its not required, but we highly recommend itespecially if youre asking how long pilot school takes and whether its right for you.

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Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 21, 2024

To help pilots avoid stalls, the FAA, in concert with all the king’s horses and men, rewrote the requirements for private pilot training, including stalls. Unless there are unusual gust conditions, stalls occur because the pilot pulls back too hard on the wheel or stick. And for young pilots, I think that’s entirely appropriate.

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Northstar VFR

AUGUST 4, 2024

By Leslie Caubble, CFI/IGI The Instrument Rating is an excellent goal after you’ve completed your Private Pilot training. It’s a requirement if you want to become a flight instructor and for most jobs as a commercial pilot. An instrument approach at each airport. If your safety pilot is also building time, you can switch seats.

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Professional Pilot

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Who retains final authority over the human single pilot AI, a ground pilot, or the PIC on board? B747-8i, B737, MD11 Contributing Writer AI-powered system could be trained to assist in the cockpit and even land the plane in extreme emergencies, such as pilot incapacitation. To most professional pilots this may seem far-fetched.

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Inflight Pilot Training

JANUARY 9, 2025

If youve ever dreamed of combining a love for flying with a commitment to protecting the environment, becoming a Department of Natural Resources (DNR) pilot could be the perfect career path. At Inflight Pilot Training in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, we help aspiring pilots take the first steps toward professional aviation careers.

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Pilot Job Central

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

It Can Be Difficult Landing Your First Pilot Job – But it Doesn’t Have to Be The Employment Catch-22 – employers want you to have experience before they’ll hire you. But how do you gain experience when every entry level pilot job is requiring experience to be hired? Pilot Jobs aren’t exempt from the employment catch-22.

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