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How an EFB Helps Private Pilots Transition to IFR Flying

Flying Magazine

He lost 200 feet before even noticing the descent. One of the most essential tools for staying ahead of the airplane is the electronic flight bag (EFB). You likely became introduced to an EFB as a student pilot and probably use one for basic flight planning tasks as a VFR pilot, but using one in instrument flight is different.

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Intolerable Risk: Dangerous Design behind the Washington DC Mid-Air Collision

Fear of Landing

As Philippe explained in the comments of my initial piece: Im typed in the CRJ and Ill have to correct myself regarding my last comment, as Ive just read it up in the OM-B: While only RAs are inhibited below 1000, TAs are inhibited below 400 in descent (and 600 in climb). Additionally, TAs are not created for targets below 380.

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ForeFlight vs. Garmin Pilot: 3 key differences to help you decide

iPad Pilot News

The latest version of the app is extremely versatile, providing all the digital resources a student pilot needs when learning to fly a Cessna 172, while simultaneously offering a Gulfstream pilot advanced flight planning and international resources needed to fly from New York to London.

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Running On Empty

AV Web

An additional consideration exists for aircraft cruising in the flight levels. Most flight planning software will calculate the 30-45 minutes required at planned cruise flight, when more than likely you will not reach those same altitudes during a diversion. Reserve 45 minutes 13 11.5

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Garmin SmartCharts: a pilot’s guide to interactive instrument charts

iPad Pilot News

Bottom right NOTAMs will show only the NOTAMs that are relevant to the approach youre flying, a major convenience at big airports where the list of NOTAMs can be a mile long (meaning you miss a potentially important one). If you want to see every last NOTAM, simply tap the text button that appears above the NOTAMs button.

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Pilot’s aviation app directory – 2025 Edition

iPad Pilot News

Air Navigation Pro This flight planning and GPS navigation app is designed for VFR pilots and offers international support, including charts for the US, Europe, South America and more. Embraer Aircraft Services A complete line of apps to assist operators of Embraer aircraft with support and services, performance and flight planning.

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A dream comes true: flying the jumbo jet

Fly with Eva

Flashes of previous 737 experience, flight training, moving all over the planet, Phoenix, Girona, Rome, Barcelona, Hong Kong, manuals, operating procedures and limitations. I see my name on the crew list, I sign in and read the flight plan, notams and weather. Descent briefing, approach briefing, and down we go.

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