Universal Weather
AUGUST 1, 2025
Flight visibility is the average forward horizontal distance, from the flight deck, at which prominent unlighted objects can be seen and identified. Precipitation reduces visibility, depending upon intensity and droplet size, and light drizzle and/or snow can hinder visual flight rule (VFR) operations.
Flight Training Central
JUNE 2, 2025
If you have recent experience in the type, take a look at your recent experience in that particular aircraft or one with a similar flight deck configuration. You should review your personal minimums with regard to the planned flight (you have established personal minimums, correct?).
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Pilot Institute
JANUARY 27, 2025
This article will explain the six primary instruments of every flight deck, often informally referred to as the six-pack. Key Takeaways The six-pack includes the core flight instruments for navigation and control. Gyroscopic instruments rely on rigidity in space and include the AI, HI, and Turn Coordinator.
Professional Pilot
APRIL 3, 2025
Under visual flight rules (VFR) during daytime, a pilot can operate with only basic gauges: an airspeed indicator, altimeter, compass, fuel gauges for each tank, and oil temperature, pressure, and engine RPM readings. The 91.205 minimum equipment rule is very rudimentary, and most aircraft today exceed these requirements.
Pilot Institute
MARCH 6, 2025
IFR Instrument Flight Rules IFR is the set of rules that allow pilots to fly by reference to instruments in the flight deck when flying by visual reference is not safe. The second function allows for drones to hold their positions using GPS, thus letting it hover in a single spot without pilot input.
Professional Pilot
JANUARY 2, 2025
Modern flight decks combine cutting-edge interfaces, synthetic vision systems (SVS), and advanced connectivity tools to optimize safety, situational awareness, and operational efficiency. (L) Pro Line Fusion provides the industrys first touch-control primary flight display (PFD). (L)
Northstar VFR
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
For the commercial pilot, or someone who flies under IFR (Instrument Flight Rules) regularly, a kneeboard which holds an iPad may be a better choice. Things that you consistently need during a flight might be better kept close at hand, either in a side pocket or on your kneeboard for quick access.
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