Northstar VFR
JULY 6, 2025
That experience really cemented for my student—and reinforced for me—that NWKRAFT isn’t just for checkride day. For VFR pilots, visibility and cloud clearance are key. Everything is selected to help you stay organized, pass your checkrides, and fly with confidence. It’s there to keep you out of trouble in the real world.
Air Facts
MAY 5, 2025
After all, I had just aced my checkride. I filed my IFR flight plan, received a clearance and took off into the gray winter sky. We entered the holding pattern over Jeff City, flew two circuits and finally received our approach clearance. In my mind, I had been well trained and was fully prepared to take on the IFR system.
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Pilot's Life Blog
JUNE 18, 2025
Altitude and Terrain Clearance: Always perform steep turns at a safe altitude well above any obstacles or terrain. This consistency ensures proficiency, reduces workload during checkrides, and enhances overall confidence in precise aircraft handling. Safety Considerations Safety must always be your priority during steep turns.
Inflight Pilot Training
FEBRUARY 2, 2025
Before pilots can start flying for airlines, they must complete extensive simulator training, checkrides, and operational clearances. Training Bottlenecks and Infrastructure Limitations Even though airlines have been actively hiring pilots, the capacity to train new recruits has not kept pace with demand.
Flying Magazine
JULY 25, 2025
They need to not only understand things like airspace boundaries, cloud clearance requirements, and surface visibility minimums, but must also be able to coordinate their turns, manage their altitudes and headings, and work the radios while putting that knowledge to use. Start with a basic engine-out scenario at cruise altitude.
Pilot's Life Blog
JUNE 23, 2025
Security clearances — Many roles require top secret or higher clearance, adding another layer of vetting. No security clearance required. Competitive selection and testing — The process can include pilot aptitude tests, interviews, psychological evaluations, and physical fitness assessments.
Flight Training Central
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
Once you’ve completed the curriculum, you’ll be ready for the checkride. 5) Complete your practical test (checkride) After youve completed the requirements above, youll be ready for your instructor to provide an endorsement for your IFR checkride. Best wishes in your journey!
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