iPad Pilot News

MARCH 27, 2025

AvioFuel is primarily designed for turboprop and jet aircraft. Avtech proFLIGHT This app is a high-quality weather tool for the professional flight crew. Bombardier Aerospace This collection of apps provides eLearning, operating procedures and maintenance utilities for operators of Bombardier jet airplanes.

Weather

Pilot's Life Blog

MAY 6, 2025

Myth 1: Small Planes Are More Dangerous Than Large Commercial Jets Many people believe that small planes are inherently more dangerous than large commercial jets. Weather Challenges for Small Aircraft: Smaller planes can be more affected by weather phenomena such as turbulence, icing, and strong winds.

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Northstar VFR

APRIL 28, 2024

Certified Flight Instructor Becoming a Certified Flight instructor is a difficult road and it gets even more difficult after the checkride. Of course, factors such as weather and cancellations played a huge role in the amount of time it actually took. However for me, like many, it was a job and my main source of income.

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Air Facts

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Our experimental C172 proved itself capable of demanding flight training missions, with both private and commercial pilots training and successfully passing their FAA checkrides in our V8-powered C172, at a fraction of the cost compared to using stock C172 aircraft. Fast track needed safety enhancements for use in certified aircraft.

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Pilot Institute

JANUARY 14, 2025

The FAA requires a minimum of 40 flight hours for a PPL, but students usually take around 5570 hours before theyre ready for checkride. Exam and Checkride Fees When it comes to exams, there are also a couple of costs to keep in mind. The Practical Exam (checkride) can range from $500 to $800 , depending on the examiner and location.

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Inflight Pilot Training

MARCH 26, 2024

You will be expected to operate a wide range of aircraft, from small, single-engine planes to large, multi-engine jets. Key skills include navigating through various weather conditions and handling unexpected situations that may arise during the flight. Postal Service or FedEx, a private import-export company or retail manufacturers.

Cargo

Northstar VFR

JULY 2, 2023

Your local private jet charter company that flies different passengers every flight is operating under the part 135 rules. They have different weather requirements, pilot experience requirements and pilot duty times, amongst other things. There’s two more important sections in the FAR. As simple as that.

Federal Aviation Regulations

Airspeed Junkie

AUGUST 4, 2022

Private pilots are not allowed to fly into any weather conditions that are not in the realm of "visual flight rules" This basically means you are restricted to good weather conditions. This is another level of flying and when you complete this rating you are free from a lot of constraints that the weather brings to private pilots.

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Inflight Pilot Training

JUNE 11, 2024

This is a crucial skill for any professional pilot, as it enables them to safely navigate through adverse weather conditions and avoid hard-to-see obstacles. You’ll also need to complete a checkride, or practical test, to demonstrate your capabilities in the cockpit. Two of the big ones are the multi-engine rating and CFI rating.

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Pilot Job Central

OCTOBER 1, 2023

If flight experience is required seek to gain experience in advanced aircraft types and in different weather. Understand the necessary pilot qualifications to include required pilot license and flight hours. Enhance your knowledge and skill. Review the selection criteria and understand the assessment methods used by the cadet program.

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Inflight Pilot Training

MAY 22, 2025

Well cover its unmatched location, exceptional airspace, elite facilities, weather advantages, community environment, safety reputation, and long-term career benefits for pilots. These skills are indispensable not just for checkride success but for future flights into busier airports and controlled environments.

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