Flying Magazine

MAY 21, 2025

In the NTSB final report, the pilots failure to declare an emergency is listed as a contributing factor to the crash. The pilot requested Special VFR for low ceilings and visibility, but didnt really express to ATC the issue he was having trying to maintain clearance from the clouds, Sedor said.

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Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

This rating does require the pilot to log 50 hours of cross-country time as pilot in command (this is waived for Part 141 instruction). On the plus side, insurance companies love instrument-rated pilots. The reduced time between lessons ensures these pilots do not regress and forget what they have learned.

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Pilot Institute

MARCH 6, 2025

AGL is important for drone pilots as the regular ceiling for drone flight is defined as 400 feet AGL. This means that, in most cases, a drone pilot flying in FPV will need a visual observer nearby. PIC Pilot in Command The PIC refers to the person who is ultimately responsible for the operations and safety of an aircraft.

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Pilot Institute

APRIL 24, 2024

Keeping jet traffic safe alongside slower general aviation aircraft is harder still. This central core extends up to around 10,000 feet MSL, the airspace’s ceiling. However, the ceiling for each shelf is the same as the core. Although Class B airspace has a typical ceiling of 10,000 feet MSL, exceptions exist.

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Professional Pilot

DECEMBER 10, 2024

It is reasonable to assume that remote pilots and ground stations that intend to take over control of a civil aircraft must be certified as well. Any passenger can press this guarded switch on the cabin ceiling, then the aircraft will calculate where the next suitable runway is, and will land there automatically.

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