Pilot Institute
FEBRUARY 1, 2025
The other uses a much older instrumentthe human eyeball, otherwise known as flying visually. In this article, we will look at both methods as we discuss IFR vs. VFR flight. VFR is short for visual flight rules, meaning the pilot primarily controls and navigates the aircraft using outside visual references.
Professional Pilot
APRIL 3, 2025
Challenger 604, G-IV Contributing Writer Honeywell Primus Epic F ederal Aviation Regulation (FAR) 91.205 prescribes the minimum instruments and equipment necessary for flight. Technically, even a cockpit lighting rheostat qualifies as avionics, but pilots typically associate the term with advanced technology.
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Pilot Institute
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Or perhaps you’re designing a fully-fledged cockpit that rivals real-world flight training rigs. No matter the complexity, every flight sim setup has these three fundamental elements: The System The Simulator The Peripherals The System The system refers to the computer hardware that runs the simulator software.
Air
JUNE 17, 2025
Understanding a Visual Approach Chart VAC A Practical Guide for Pilots Every pilot remembers the feeling of approaching a familiar aerodrome: a blend of focus and comfort. To navigate safely within the controlled airspace of an aerodrome, Visual Flight Rules (VFR) pilots rely on a vital document: the Visual Approach Chart (VAC).
Inflight Pilot Training
MARCH 30, 2025
Better stick-and-rudder control, smoother handling, and more exact navigation, even during VFR flights. Understand and Use Modern Avionics Todays cockpits are more technologically advanced than ever. Many pilots say they become significantly better and more polished aviators after IFR trainingeven if they rarely fly in IMC.
Inflight Pilot Training
APRIL 28, 2025
However, before stepping into the cockpit, its important to understand the full financial commitment required. A PPL allows you to fly for personal or recreational purposes, day or night, under visual flight rules (VFR), but not for compensation. Most students require 60 to 70 flight hours.
Pilot Institute
MARCH 17, 2025
A safety pilot is a licensed pilot who acts as an extra pair of eyes and ears in the cockpit. Theyre there to ensure safety when another pilots vision is restricted, like when youre in a simulated instrument flight. If youre asking these questions, youre on the right track. For now, lets break things down one step at a time.
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