Air Facts
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
Who is the pilot in command of your aircraft? Air Facts Journal The pilot in command of an aircraft is directly responsible for, and is the final authority as to, the operation of that aircraft. Make sure your expectations match reality before you blast off on a single-pilot IFR flight. George works for you.
Pilot Institute
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
The Pilot in Command is responsible for ensuring all equipment is functional before every flight. Pilots use the A-TOMATO-FLAMES acronym to remember all the necessary equipment for flying under VFR rules. Each letter stands for an important item to make sure your aircraft follows the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) 91.205.
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Plane and Pilot
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Take time to understand relevant Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) , especially those explicitly referenced in the ACS. But beyond that, the examiner wants to see how you handle real-world piloting tasks, so focus on safety and standard operating procedures. What do I need to study for my PPL check ride?
iPad Pilot News
MAY 23, 2025
Here we’ll cover the applicable Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) and Advisory Circulars (ACs). ” Offers modern (2021) guidance on how pilots can conduct preflight self-briefingsincluding with an EFB app. By self-briefing, pilots can often improve their knowledge of weather and aeronautical information.”
Pilot Institute
MARCH 6, 2025
This means that, in most cases, a drone pilot flying in FPV will need a visual observer nearby. PIC Pilot in Command The PIC refers to the person who is ultimately responsible for the operations and safety of an aircraft. This is a general aviation term that also applies to drone flight.
Pilot Institute
JULY 9, 2025
The United States federal government publishes a Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). This code describes 50 titles for areas subject to regulation. Title 14 contains the rules covering aeronautics and space, which we call the Federal Aviation Regulations, or FARs. Under 14 CFR 3.5(a)
Pilot Institute
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
Despite us pilots considering ourselves the epitome of human perfection, few are bar-certified lawyers. The parts refer to the parts of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR). The two identical acronyms have created confusion, leading the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to refer to regulations as 14 CFR part XY.
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