Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Whether you’re a seasoned pilot, an aviation enthusiast, or just curious about the costs associated with flight, this blog is a must-read. Key Takeaways Gliders / Ultralights: $5,000 – $100,000 General Aviation Airplanes: $100,000 – $1,000,000 (New), $20,000 – $200,000 (Used) Small Private Jets / Single-Engine Turboprops: $2.2

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Pilot Institute

MARCH 6, 2025

This is a general aviation term that also applies to drone flight. CAA Civil Aviation Authority A CAA can be any national authority that regulates non-military and non-state aviation, whether civil or commercial. This means that, in most cases, a drone pilot flying in FPV will need a visual observer nearby.

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Professional Pilot

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The flight deck has to meet certification criteria such as field of vision, ergonomic aspects, and instrumentation. In case of incapacitation, the cabin crew will have to open the cockpit to help the flying pilot. The aircraft itself is certified to a type certificate which is kept valid by ongoing scheduled maintenance.

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