Air Facts

APRIL 9, 2025

That new plan, when combined with the portable Starlink Mini hardware kit ($499), means pilots can finally have high speed internet access in flight, without large external antennas or prohibitively expensive monthly fees. If this anecdotal sample is any guide, pilots have noticed the news. The system is hardly perfect.

Weather

Pilot Institute

MARCH 17, 2025

A safety pilot has a key job: keeping the flight safe during simulated instrument training. By handling specific tasks and staying sharp, the safety pilot supports the flying pilot and makes sure the flight meets FAA requirements. Key Takeaways A safety pilot monitors the surroundings during simulated instrument flights.

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Gary's Flight Journal

JANUARY 26, 2025

There is something to be said for exercising your pilot in command duties. With the heat now flowing in the cockpit and my legs once again nice and toasty I set up for my arrival into Ocean City. AWOS noted winds variable but the windsock clearly favored one-four this afternoon.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 21, 2025

That holds particularly true in aviation when a pilots failure to identify risk leads to a lack of situational awareness and poor decision making resulting in a fatality. This resulted in the pilot having to manually fly the airplane using the copilots EADI. ATC asked the pilot to verify his heading.

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Flying Magazine

JULY 30, 2025

When used appropriately, recording equipment can be a learning aid in the general aviation cockpit. Students and experienced pilots alike can watch back their performance and gain valuable insight by viewing the flight from an outside perspective. They also can benefit the aviation community by enhancing flying education and safety.

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Pilot's Life Blog

JUNE 24, 2025

A multi-engine rating is an FAA class rating that allows a certificated pilot to fly aircraft with more than one engine. It’s not a separate license but an endorsement added to your existing pilot certificate, whether private or commercial. c) are relatively simple compared to other pilot certifications.

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Pilot's Life Blog

JUNE 24, 2025

Understanding the Two Paths When deciding between FAA Part 61 vs 107 , you’re essentially choosing between flying manned aircraft and piloting commercial drones. FAA Part 61 This is the traditional route for becoming a private pilot , commercial pilot, or flight instructor. At Leopard Aviation , we operate under Part 61.

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Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Have you ever wondered how pilots keep control at high speeds, during stalls, or even when systems fail? The pilot is able to control the aircrafts roll by turning the control yoke or sidestick in the cockpit. The hydraulic system works similarly to a cars power steering and greatly reduces the effort needed by the pilots.

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Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

So when you’re in the cockpit, you’ll know exactly what to do. How to Perform a Power-off Stall The FAA’s Private Pilot Airman Certification Standards (ACS) outline the procedure for performing a power-off stall. Because showing sound judgment and preparation is part of what makes a good pilot.

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Flight Training Central

JULY 14, 2025

The aviation industry has long debated the minimum flight hours required for pilots to obtain an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate, a prerequisite for serving as a pilot in command at major airlines. Reducing ATP minimum hours—say, to 1,000 or 750 hours—would significantly shorten the time pilots spend as CFIs.

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Pilot Institute

JULY 9, 2025

Airworthiness is one of those parts of pilot life we tend to take for granted. But for a good pilot, following the rules isn’t enough. So together, let’s dig deeper into what “airworthy” really means, who’s responsible for keeping an aircraft that way, and how those requirements shape our decisions in the cockpit.

Operating Limitations

Pilot Institute

MARCH 7, 2025

Well examine why they should always go hand-in-hand and how you can improve your skills to become a more capable pilot. Key Takeaways Currency ensures a pilot meets FAA legal requirements to act as pilot-in-command. Proficiency is a pilots ability to fly skillfully and safely beyond legal minimums.

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Vintage Aviation News

JANUARY 16, 2025

Being a pilot is far from a “learn it and forget it” endeavor; it requires ongoing practice and knowledge refreshment. A pilot whose abilities peak on the day of their checkride risks becoming a liability. A pilot whose abilities peak on the day of their checkride risks becoming a liability.

Air Traffic Control

Aerotime

JULY 12, 2025

The co-pilot was designated as the pilot flying (PF), while the captain was the pilot monitoring (PM). According to the cockpit voice recorder, one of the pilots asked the other why the fuel was cut off. The 32-year-old co-pilot had just over 3,400 total hours, with 1,128 hours on type.

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AV Web

APRIL 15, 2025

Student pilots get a free pass, because theyre adorable skittering off runways in Loss of Directional Control (LODC) events that vex the best among us. But assumptions spiraled for this private pilot in a 1953 Bell 47D helicopter (think M.A.S.H) No mention if the Cessna pilot noticed. at Marana, Arizona, on 2021s first day.

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Photographic Logbook

JUNE 29, 2025

"Hi.I'm in Delaware." - Wayne Campbell, Wayne's World , 1992 Restless Pilot Syndrome Having resumed acting as pilot in command of my own airplane after a relatively brief setback, I was delighted beyond words to be back at it. When I was passed to Dover Approach, the controller was handing off another pilot in Grumman 716ER.

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Air Facts

JUNE 23, 2025

Two pilots landed successfully. Then it hit me—I had transferred control of the navigation radios to the rear cockpit during the previous flight. The previous pilot couldn’t see anything, and conditions weren’t improving. Both pilots suffered fatal injuries. The third one saw the runway but couldn’t land. Problem solved.

Altimeter

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. Jerry had been my chief pilot and multi-engine instructor at an FBO in Springfield, Missouri, where we both worked prior to our employment at Skyway. Audrey had reduced his pilot staff.

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Photographic Logbook

JULY 5, 2025

It was not great news for anyone to receive and particularly not great for a pilot. High blood sugar is problematic for a number of reasons including damage to eyesight, particularly worrisome for pilots. It will not surprise any pilots to know that type 2 diabetics treated medicinally require a special issuance medical.

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BAA Training

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

When it comes down to it, which of the two pilots in the cockpit bears more responsibility and authority? The post Pilot In Command: What Are the Responsibilities? appeared first on BAA Training.

Pilot in Command

Aerotime

JULY 18, 2024

“However, in the absence of cockpit indications and other cues that would suggest the aircraft’s flyability was compromised, the take-off continued normally with normal gear retraction,” the report added. A warning message indicating low hydraulic syst em fluid level is a signal of hydraulic lines being punctured, causing leakage.

Pilot in Command

Aerotime

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

As winter continues, icing conditions present a serious challenge for pilots. Pilots must remain aware of changing conditions while airborne, adjust altitude or course if necessary, and sometimes even divert to alternative routes. Although de-icing is performed by specialized teams, pilots play a crucial oversight role.

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Air Facts

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Airline Pilots Continuing education is required for airline pilots. Most professional pilots will be required to complete a flight proficiency check, either in an actual aircraft, or in a simulator, every six to 12 months. Most professional pilots will be required to complete a flight proficiency check every six to 12 months.

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iPad Pilot News

MAY 14, 2024

Electronic flight bag legal briefing for pilots—2024 edition iPad Pilot News The best reading is in some Advisory Circulars from the FAA. Each year we publish a plain-language review of the FARs and Advisory Circulars pertaining to the use of iPads and electronic flight bags in the cockpit.

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Vintage Aviation News

MAY 26, 2024

A dedicated team of volunteer flight crew members, including pilots, flight engineers, and scanners, has ensured the safe operation of Doc on hundreds of sorties. When combined with the over 300 hours he flew as a pilot in the CAF’s B-29 Fifi, Novak holds the distinction of being the highest-time current B-29 pilot in the world.

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Vintage Aviation News

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Upon its delivery to the RDAF in January 1972, AT-155 was flown and maintained by two squadrons at Flyvestation Karup (Karup Air Base), Eskadrille 725 and Eskadrille 729, with AT-155 being used to qualify Danish pilots in flying the Drakens. After declaring an emergency the pilot climbed to 35,000 feet, where its engine flamed out.

Pilot in Command

Vintage Aviation News

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

The massive project, of course, begs many questions for pilots and aviation enthusiasts alike. With more than two decades since the last DC-3 floatplane flight, there were no more living DC-3 floatplane pilots. How does it perform? Is it absurdly heavy?

Rudder

Northstar VFR

MAY 2, 2024

By Lisa Thornton, CFII & Airline First Officer As pilots we are required to adhere to rules and regulations outlined by the FAA. Knowing the current and predicted weather along our route of flight is part of that responsibility as a Pilot in Command. Walk outside and see current conditions for yourself. Have any questions?

Weather

Professional Pilot

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Who retains final authority over the human single pilot AI, a ground pilot, or the PIC on board? B747-8i, B737, MD11 Contributing Writer AI-powered system could be trained to assist in the cockpit and even land the plane in extreme emergencies, such as pilot incapacitation. By J Peter Berendsen ATP/CFI. Y oure alone.

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iPad Pilot News

DECEMBER 19, 2024

iPad Pilot News One of the most common questions we hear as pilots is, “Do I really need to put my phone in Airplane Mode?” Pilots using a device like Sentry or Stratus in the cockpit, which requires Wi-Fi, can turn Wi-Fi back on after enabling Airplane Mode to connect to these accessories.

Airplanes

Coast Flight

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Shopping for a pilot on Christmas can be daunting, especially for those who are not familiar with the aviation industry. Coast Flight Training wants to make it a little easier for those buying for a pilot or future pilot this Christmas. This watch works for every aspect of a pilot’s life.

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Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Many farmers would likely be in the same predicament if they didn’t use the services of ag pilots, colloquially known as crop dusters. That and the geometric precision of covering acreage in minutes rather than the hours it would take using conventional methods is the hallmark of aerial ag companies and their pilots. only 3,400, or 3.4

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Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Leonardo da Vinci said it best: “Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward…” We have all felt a sense of accomplishment and pride as we slip that freshly printed private pilot certificate into our back pocket. This is a critical juncture where many promising pilots stop flying.

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Pilot's Life Blog

MAY 6, 2025

One of the first questions we hear is, How long does pilot school take? If youre wondering how long pilot school takes , the real answer is simple: with the right team, it takes less time than you think. Its not required, but we highly recommend itespecially if youre asking how long pilot school takes and whether its right for you.

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Inflight Pilot Training

JANUARY 9, 2025

If youve ever dreamed of combining a love for flying with a commitment to protecting the environment, becoming a Department of Natural Resources (DNR) pilot could be the perfect career path. At Inflight Pilot Training in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, we help aspiring pilots take the first steps toward professional aviation careers.

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Northstar VFR

APRIL 11, 2024

By Ally Melick, CRJ Pilot, CFI, CFII, MEI Over and over you hear on the news about a pilot shortage and how over the next few years thousands of pilots will be hired by the airlines. You’ve always dreamt about becoming a pilot and it seems like now is a great time for a career change.

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Inflight Pilot Training

MAY 14, 2024

Becoming a commercial airline pilot is a dream for many people who are looking for a challenging and rewarding career. With the increasing demand for pilots in the industry, it’s an opportunity that promises exciting travel opportunities, a lucrative salary and top-notch benefits.

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