Aerotime

MARCH 10, 2025

Robinson Helicopters The R88 will be available with standard skids or optional high skids for increased ground clearance and compatibility with a firefighting water tank. According to Robinson, the aircraft will be type-certified for optional single-pilot IFR operations.

Payload

One Mile at a Time

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

However, for whatever reason, the pilots taxied right across runway 31C, as the Southwest 737 was flaring to land. Fortunately the Southwest pilots were paying close attention, and they initiated a go around, a moment before touchdown. The Bombardier pilots were given a phone number to call, for a pilot deviation.

Runway

Flight Training Central

MARCH 5, 2025

The rugged design of a tailwheel airplane and its extra prop clearance opens up the opportunity to land at a wide variety of off-airport locations with soft surfaces, like sand, gravel bars, grass and even mud.

Clearance

Flying Magazine

JUNE 13, 2025

The agency would have to consult with collective bargaining representatives for air traffic controllers (ATCs) and pilots, as well as medical professionals, while developing the new rules. The bill allocates $13.7 million per year through 2029 to recruit and train more aviation medical examiners, including psychiatrists.

Air Traffic Control

Aerotime

JUNE 23, 2025

Aircraft are fitted with pitot tubes to assist in providing air speed data to the pilots. They received a block clearance between 30,000ft and 35,000ft. The flight crew initially received a cockpit indication that the first officer’s anti-ice system had failed, along with a ‘Pitot Standby’ message.

Pitot Tube

One Mile at a Time

MAY 17, 2025

In a vast majority of countries, a tower controller wouldnt hand a pilot over to a ground controller until theyre off the active runway for obvious reasons. The pilots were simply following instructions, and the issue is that one plane was on the tower frequency, and the other on the ground frequency. Like, based on what?

Runway

Pilot Institute

JUNE 27, 2025

Quickly reading and understanding airport signs is critical to becoming a safe pilot. Mandatory instruction signs mark areas you can’t enter without clearance. Mandatory Instruction Signs Mandatory instruction signs mark critical areas (such as runways) where aircraft are not allowed to enter without clearance.

Runway

Aerotime

JULY 16, 2025

The ban, imposed in June 2020, came after a safety scandal revealed that a large number of Pakistani pilots were flying with fraudulent licenses. PIA has already announced plans to restart a thrice-weekly Islamabad–Manchester route, pending clearance. Economic and industry impact The decision is expected to benefit the UK’s 1.6

Lift

Air Facts

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Who is the pilot in command of your aircraft? Air Facts Journal The pilot in command of an aircraft is directly responsible for, and is the final authority as to, the operation of that aircraft. ” The pilot in the left seat As that accident shows, being PIC is a full time job.

Pilot in Command

Aerotime

JUNE 12, 2025

RELATED How pilots battle icing conditions to keep flights safe Speedy snow clearance and just-in-time strategies Seeing these awesome beasts in action was incredible. While snow clearance of roads in the winter can be slow and painstaking, these machines really move.

Clearance

One Mile at a Time

JUNE 29, 2025

He was giving takeoff and landing clearance, giving instructions for after takeoff, and was also clearing taxiing planes to cross active runways. United pilot: “Cross runway 1L and cross 1R on F, United 1111.” The instructions were clear, and the United pilot read those instructions back correctly.

Runway

Flight Training Central

APRIL 18, 2025

The FAA points out that recent data shows several incidents and accidents where crews misjudged terrain clearance, failed to adequately plan descent profiles, or were late in configuring the aircraft for landing. ATC expectations : Pilots should not assume ATC will provide obstacle clearance during a visual approach.

Approach

Pilot Institute

MAY 8, 2025

ACARS can replace tasks such as pre-departure and oceanic clearances, send position reports, and grab weather data for you. Before long, everything from oceanic clearance requests to in-flight weather updates could flow through ACARS. The pilots (or even the aircrafts automated systems) compose the message. What Is ACARS?

Clearance

Flight Training Central

MAY 5, 2025

Most of the issues student pilots run into are both common and easily corrected. For example, if ATC has assigned an aircraft a heading or altitude, you should expect the pilot to respond. The fix: Always read back runway assignments, hold short instructions, and clearances verbatim. The good news?

Air Traffic Control

Universal Weather

AUGUST 1, 2025

Pilots must be mindful that nearly half the area around an airport may have lower conditions than the reported prevailing visibility. RVR considerations RVR is distance over which a pilot of an aircraft, on the centerline of a runway, can see delineated runway surface markings and centerline.

Weather

Pilot Institute

MARCH 28, 2025

Whether you are an aspiring pilot, an aviation enthusiast, or simply curious about the subject, this article is for you. Category also has different meanings in pilot certification, aircraft certification, and instrument approaches. So sit back, grab a cup of coffee, and lets dive into the world of aircraft certification!

Weight-Shift-Control

iPad Pilot News

MAY 23, 2025

Electronic flight bag legal briefing for pilots2025 edition iPad Pilot News The best reading is in some Advisory Circulars from the FAA. This is great information for pilots looking to make the transition from paper charts to an iPad, but should also be reviewed by experienced iPad pilots as well.

Pilot

Air Facts

JUNE 26, 2025

Introducing IFR Focus: Real-World IFR Tips from Experienced Pilots Air Facts Journal Most instrument-rated pilots can recite the textbook procedures for an ILS or a hold. Or the gotchas hiding in arrivals and departures, clearances, or even datalink weather? But what about the nuances that separate legal from smart?

Pilot

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

In this guide we’ll explain the most common mistakes student pilots make and talk about how to avoid them. Trust me, you’ll find yourself growing into a better pilot, flight after flight. Regular flight practice and thorough pre-flight preparation form the foundation of good piloting skills. Why is this so important?

Pilot

AV Web

MARCH 19, 2025

In its report, the NTSB cited crew interviews, in which the Flexjet pilots described confusion as to their taxi clearance, which included clearance to turn left and taxi on Runway 04L, cross Runway 31L and hold short of Runway 31C.

Runway

Pilot Institute

JANUARY 24, 2025

Special VFR is a clearance issued by Air Traffic Control (ATC) that allows pilots to operate in weather conditions below the standard VFR minimums. Lets take a look at special VFR clearances in detail so that you can make an informed decision about using them in the future. Student pilots cannot request Special VFR clearances.

Clearance

AV Web

JULY 16, 2025

An incident over the weekend is raising concerns over the problem of pilot incapacitation. While about eight miles from the destination airport, the pilot accepted a clearance to intercept the final approach course for Runway 28R. Multiple attempts to contact the Cessna yielded no response from the pilot.

Pilot

Plane and Pilot

MAY 26, 2025

One of the biggest misconceptions about professional pilots is that we do everything fast. Know Your Route When at a towered field, be consistent in copying your taxi clearances. From the FBO ramp at Aero Center, your taxi clearance might go something like this: Cessna 12345, Runway 3R. Advise when run-up complete.

Runway

Pilot Institute

MARCH 6, 2025

Drones have their own language, and its filled with abbreviations and acronyms that can be overwhelming for new drone pilots. Common Drone Acronyms and What They Mean Lets start off with the most basic acronyms that even beginner drone pilots should know. The effect is that the pilot feels like they are flying while inside the drone.

Pilot

Inflight Pilot Training

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Over the past few years, airlines have been aggressively recruiting pilots to address a global pilot shortage, offering increased salaries, signing bonuses, and pathway programs. This shift has left many aspiring pilots questioning whether now is the right time to enter the industry. Why Are Airlines Reducing Hiring?

Pilot

One Mile at a Time

JUNE 4, 2025

The pilots seemingly made great time, and the plane began its approach to runway 8R in Munich. The landing gear was dropped in preparation for landing only for the pilots to discontinue their approach. To give you a sense of how close this was, below is the aircrafts position at 12:30AM, also when it was at its lowest altitude.

Approach

AV Web

APRIL 8, 2025

The real question is how well-trained controllers and pilots can make such grievous mistakes. Types of Runway Incursions An incursion results when a pilot crosses a runway-hold marking, takes off, or lands, without clearance. A vehicle deviation occurs if it crosses a runway-hold marking without ATC clearance.

Runway

Plane and Pilot

JUNE 17, 2025

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has updated features pertaining to the medical application process, hoping to educate pilots on submitting complete applications. A major point of contention from aviation groups over the now-shelved policy is that it would have grounded many pilots for clerical errors.

Clearance

Pilot's Life Blog

JUNE 18, 2025

At Leopard Aviation , we teach steep turns as a core part of pilot training because they build essential skills like coordination, control, and situational awareness. Fundamentals of Steep Turns Steep turns are a fundamental maneuver that every pilot must master to improve control, coordination, and overall flying precision.

Pilot

Plane and Pilot

MARCH 25, 2025

I dont exactly fit the standard pilot profile of Game Aerospaces GB1 GameBird But theres always been something about the GameBird that has piqued my interest. Its first-class team, led by Ian Waghorn, ensures that pilots leave the training program feeling confident, competent, and safe in their new or new-to-them GameBird.

Knot

Northstar VFR

JULY 6, 2025

It's part of your preflight planning responsibilities under 14 CFR § 91.103 , which requires pilots to be familiar with all available information before any flight. For VFR pilots, visibility and cloud clearance are key. For IFR pilots, alternates are required under certain conditions. Fly safe, Jillian C.

NOTAMs

AOPA

JUNE 4, 2025

Customs clearance tips for pilots planning to fly to Alaska by way of Canada. AOPA Alaska Regional Manager Tom George shares U.S.

Clearance

Pilot Institute

JUNE 19, 2025

As a pilot, understanding every airport marking that you may encounter is vital to the safe operation of your aircraft. Centerlines, aiming points, and touchdown zones help pilots land accurately. They include runways, taxiways, ramps, terminals, and other key features so pilots can safely navigate on the ground.

Runway

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

Key Takeaways TRSA airspace enhances safety with optional radar services for VFR pilots. Well, TRSAs exist to provide additional safety for pilots by offering optional radar services. Unlike class B, C, or D airspace, participation in TRSA services is completely optional for VFR pilots. Heres the kicker.

Visual Flight Rules

Flying Magazine

JUNE 24, 2025

The private pilot was well into earning his instrument rating. READ MORE: When the Rules Change, You Might Pay for Other Pilots’ Mistakes The pilot was frustrated with his performance until his CFII assured him that “losing one’s landings” was not unexpected during the pursuit of the instrument rating. Not on centerline.

Approach

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

Area Navigation (RNAV) is a way for pilots to know where they’re going without needing help from the ground. Before RNAV, pilots had to rely on radios (NAVAIDs) and antennas on the ground such as VORs (Very High-Frequency Omnidirectional Range) and NDBs (Non-Directional Beacons). What Are RNAV Approaches? How Does RNAV Work?

Approach

Air Facts

MAY 5, 2025

It is intended to be a flying lesson , but only for those pilots who read it with learning as a mindset. Take into consideration that weather reporting, and the dissemination of these reports to pilots, was not as accurate then as it is now. Also, Trial by Ice is not just another flying story.

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