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Preflight Briefing and Postlfight Debriefing Guidance

Air Facts

Nothing being recommended in this guidance is to suggest that the PIC should relinquish command authority and accountability for a safe flight outcome. Pay particular attention to runway and taxiway closures as well as modification to approach minima) Aircraft Status (post-maintenance action(s), fuel, pax and cargo loading.

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Everything You Need To Know About Ailerons

Pilot Institute

Aileron trim can be used to relieve the pilot from continuously turning the yoke throughout the flight. The pilot would also appreciate having aileron trim available if the weight of the passengers and cargo is loaded unevenly between the two sides of the fuselage or if the aircraft draws fuel unevenly from the fuel tanks.

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Is It Hard To Be A Pilot? – The Surprising Truth

Pilot Institute

Hold a Private Pilot License (PPL). Flight Training: Part 61: Minimum 250 total flight hours, including: 100 hours as Pilot-in-Command (PIC). Youd know that the world needs your skills in transporting passengers and cargo safely around the world, and this is something to be proud of. 50 hours of cross-country flight time.

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How to Become a Pilot: Your Complete Guide to Learning to Fly

Flight Training Central

Some people start flying to make a career out of it, eventually working as a professional pilot. There are numerous jobs in aviation besides just airline pilot. Career opportunities include business aviation pilot, flight instructing, cargo airlines, military flying, law enforcement and many more.

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Pilot Safety Simplified: Proficiency vs. Currency Explained

Pilot Institute

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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Differences Between FAA Part 91, 121, and 135 in Aviation

Pilot Institute

Think of regional and major airlines such as Delta, Southwest, American, SkyWest, and large cargo aircraft operated by FedEx or UPS. One of the most notable distinctions between parts 121 and 135 is the requirement for two pilots on a part 121 operation vs. the allowance for one pilot on a part 135 operation.

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Delving into the Delmarva

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"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. It appeared to be well-populated with versatile Air Force C-130 Hercules cargo ships.