Pilot Institute

MARCH 28, 2025

To fly an aircraft that weighs more than 12,500 pounds or a jet (regardless of weight), pilots require a type rating. no control surfaces). To fly an aircraft that weighs more than 12,500 pounds or a jet (regardless of weight), pilots require a type rating. What Is an Aircraft Category?

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Fear of Landing

APRIL 18, 2025

Once they’d received clearance to start the engines, he began running through the BEFORE START checklist with the captain. The marshaller signalled back clearance to start. As he reached the side of the aircraft, he saw the aircraft slowly shift forward. The flight crew started the engines. Remember the pneumatic system?

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Pilot Institute

MAY 4, 2024

Aircraft Weight and Limitations An aircraft’s weight affects inertia and stopping distance. The POH lists landing distances for specific gross weights. Smaller aircraft may only have short field landing distances for maximum gross weight. This can greatly impact landing performance and obstacle clearance.

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Universal Weather

JANUARY 29, 2024

For more information on Ireland airports, visit our destination guides: Shannon Preclearance destination guide Shannon Airport (EINN) is known as one of the best tech stops in Europe due to its ease of operation, low fuel prices, availability of pre-clearance to the United States, and no value-added taxes. Visas are not necessary for U.S.

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Universal Weather

MARCH 29, 2024

Tech Stops For tech stops, a general aviation report is submitted to Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine (CIQ) authorities, who will process the information and determine if a clearance is required. This marks a shift from the previous requirement, which only mandated GAR forms for arrivals without fine enforcement.

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Photographic Logbook

JULY 21, 2024

Being able to flying East River and truly circumnavigate the island of Manhattan is the main advantage of the Skyline Route procedure, the reduced chaos of being under positive control is another. We departed on a more southeast heading to ensure clearance with Stewart International's class Delta airspace. A shift change!

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