Plane and Pilot
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Take time to understand relevant Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) , especially those explicitly referenced in the ACS. The last thing you want is to be fighting a nasty crosswind while demonstrating a challenging performance landing to your examiner, for instance. What do I need to study for my PPL check ride?
Pilot's Life Blog
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
This may include normal and crosswind takeoffs and landings, stalls, steep turns, emergency procedures, and navigation exercises. Preparing for the Ground Portion Reviewing Regulations A thorough understanding of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), especially Part 91, is crucial for any pilot.
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AV Web
JULY 1, 2025
Special Light Sport (S-LSA) are factory-built aircraft that meet industry-developed consensus standards and not Federal Aviation regulations and are issued a Special Airworthiness Certificate. That’s a 915 iS-powered JMB Aircraft VL-3 European ultralight being cared for by the Lockwood team. There are also legacy LSAs.
AV Web
APRIL 15, 2025
Seems the accident helicopter was the subject of a FAA Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR), which specified academic, flight training, qualification, and currency requirements for pilots acting as pilot-in-command. At Ocracoke, North Carolina, an RV-6 (tailwheel version of 6a) landedtechnicallywith a 90-degree crosswind.
Air Facts
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
Once certified, they must undergo ongoing training and recurrent checks to maintain their licenses and fly commercially, which is mandated by their employer and federal aviation regulations. Airline Pilots Continuing education is required for airline pilots.
Northstar VFR
DECEMBER 9, 2023
The FAR/AIM is technically two books: The FAR (Federal Aviation Regulations), dealing with regulations, and the AIM (Aeronautical Information Manual), which is more geared to air traffic control procedures and basic flight information. I’ve heard many pilots state that they always turn crosswind at 500 feet.
Plane and Pilot
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
Flight Gear Crosswind Bag If you’re bent toward practicality and cost-effectiveness, the Flight Gear Crosswind Bag does a lot for a little. You should carry a water bottle, your FAR AIM (Federal Aviation Regulations) and your Airplane Flying Handbook with you at all times. What do pilots wear while flying?
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