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Drone Lingo Simplified: Acronyms Every Pilot Needs To Know

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The ASRS captures these reports, analyzes the safety data, and distributes information to the aviation community to avoid the recurrence of such incidents It is a confidential system that accepts submissions from pilots, air traffic controllers, technicians, cabin crew, and drone pilots. A SIGMET is usually valid for four hours.

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Aircraft Dispatcher Job Requirements

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Flight dispatchers also communicate with pilots and update them about weather, turbulence, and other variables that could affect their flight. Does it have GPS, INS, or VOR systems? For example, turbulence could result in a simple flight level change or require a new route.

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Clear Air Turbulence: How It Happens and How to Handle It

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Welcome to the world of Clear Air Turbulence (CAT). Lets take a closer look at clear air turbulence, so you can anticipate where they might show up, and learn how to manage the risks involved. Lets take a closer look at clear air turbulence, so you can anticipate where they might show up, and learn how to manage the risks involved.