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.

Pilot

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.

Pilot

Universal Weather

JULY 29, 2025

Ceiling conditions—referring to the height of a cloud base above the ground—can significantly impact business aviation operations. Low ceilings may trigger delays, diversions, or missed approaches, particularly in areas with challenging terrain or limited alternate airport options.

Ceiling

Flying Magazine

JULY 30, 2025

Rear windows or the ceiling are great for mounting cameras because they provide a broad perspective without being in the way. If you’re mounting on the ceiling or a textured surface, an adhesive mount is a more reliable option. If you’re using a 360-degree camera, you may have more flexibility in positioning.

Airplanes

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. Ceilings were 400 to 700 feet, with visibilities from one to four miles in rain and fog. The Skyway Airlines’ Beech 18s flown by the author in this story.

NDB

Photographic Logbook

JULY 5, 2025

Exceptions included a couple of instrument proficiency flights with Gilead and Tom where each was willing to act as pilot in command (PIC) for the flight. I hit my head on the Warrior's ceiling at least once. This covered me legally, but also in case the metformin actually caused a low blood sugar event while flying.

Pilot

Flight Training Central

OCTOBER 14, 2024

This is not only common sense, but it’s a legal requirement too: Preflight Action (FAR 91.103) – Each pilot in command shall, before beginning a flight, become familiar with all available information concerning that flight.

Ceiling

Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

An instrument rated pilot, who has not logged any instrument time in 1 year or more, cannot serve as pilot in command under IFR, unless the pilot passes an instrument proficiency check followed by 6 hours and six instrument approaches, 3 of those hours in the category of aircraft involved.

Instrument Flight Rules

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 ATC service is better.

Pilot

Pilot Institute

APRIL 24, 2024

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. New York’s Class B airspace has a 7,000-foot ceiling, allowing more room for overflying aircraft.

Clearance

Flight Training Central

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Enter the specific information to your operation including the intended altitude and duration as well as contact information for the drone pilot in command. If your intended area falls within controlled airspace, you will be alerted that an airspace authorization is required.

Air Traffic Control

Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

That’s obviously the heading ATC expects you to be flying when you contact them after leaving the traffic pattern, but it’s also a reminder that you as the pilot in command are responsible for terrain and traffic avoidance right after takeoff. First is “enter controlled airspace on heading XXX.”

Clearance

Professional Pilot

DECEMBER 10, 2024

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. If unintentionally pressed, a push on the autopilot button regains control to the pilot-in-command (PIC).

Pilot

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

MARCH 28, 2024

At this point, it was slightly turbulence as we flew through some low ceiling clouds. A great landing from the PIC (Pilot-in-command) The taxi from runway 27L didn't take long and we reached our gate in less than 10 minutes. We followed the traffic east into London which allows to enjoy some view of the city.

Turbulence

Air Facts

AUGUST 5, 2024

For Runway 35, we see a takeoff ninimum of 400-2 or standard with a minimum climb of 343’ per nautical mile to 5,200′ Remember, the basic assumption is that you are IFR and have a limited ceiling and visibility. It’s your Pilot in Command responsibility under 91.103. That’s a big difference from standard isn’t it?

Density Altitude

Northstar VFR

AUGUST 18, 2024

Airport Observations (METAR and SPECI) and Pilot Observations (PIREP) PA.I.C.K2b b. Surface Analysis Chart, Ceiling and Visibility Chart (CVA) PA.I.C.K2c c. Owner/Operator and pilot-in-command responsibilities PA.I.D.K6 Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts (TAF) PA.I.C.K2d d. Graphical Forecasts for Aviation (GFA) PA.I.C.K2e e.

Checkride

Plane and Pilot

JULY 2, 2024

The problem is, there’s more than this one limitation involved in the average flight, beyond just the perils that can be met by our piloting ability. We need to consider the full range of hazards we’re facing, and that involves more than just assessing the pilot’s ability. I often abort a flight in the old Champ for wind reasons.

Density Altitude

Professional Pilot

AUGUST 8, 2024

The ceiling is 800 ft overcast. The second in command (SIC) suggested S-turns to lose altitude and speed, but the pilot in command (PIC) responded, “Nah, we got it.” Sleep last night was inadequate, catering never showed up, so you’re hungry and irritable, and just want the flight to be over.

Approach

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JULY 22, 2024

Departure Hall (Landside) The design of the ceiling caught my attention. Notice the small disks of colour glass recess on the underside of the ceiling? What does this design of the ceiling look like to you? Well done to the PIC (Pilot-in-command)! I can imagine how nice it is at night. Here we are.

Cabin Crew