iPad Pilot News

MAY 23, 2025

Electronic flight bag legal briefing for pilots2025 edition iPad Pilot News The best reading is in some Advisory Circulars from the FAA. Each year we publish a plain-language review of the FARs and Advisory Circulars pertaining to the use of iPads and electronic flight bags in the cockpit.

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Air Facts

MARCH 5, 2025

Teaching International Student Pilots Air Facts Journal In the mid 70s, I was a USAF T-38 instructor pilot (IP) in the 71 st Flying Training Wing at Vance AFB (KEND) in Enid, Oklahoma. Two squadrons trained students in their journey to become Air Force pilots. The venerable Tweet A.K.A. The 6000-pound dog-whistle!

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Air Facts

MAY 28, 2025

A Different Kind of Pilot DecisionChoosing Not to Fly Air Facts Journal Part I: A Practical Exercise in Saying “Unable” I earned my private pilot certificate in 1988, but for many years, my flying was sporadic. By 2022, I had become a fairly active pilot. Like most pilots, I dont like being stuck.

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Flying Magazine

APRIL 29, 2025

Garmin, a brand synonymous with flight planning and execution, brings a new tool to the cockpit with the Garmin Pilot Web, a flight planning website that interfaces nicely with the Garmin Pilot mobile app. Pilots can enter the desired route and select the altitude, speed, and fuel burn for their aircraft.

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Plane and Pilot

MAY 23, 2025

As you are getting oriented in the aviation world, student pilots need every advantage they can get. While no piece of equipment will make you a great pilot overnight, the right tools can make the process smoother, more efficient, and even safer. Many students opt to upgrade later after earning their private pilot license (PPL).

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Flying Magazine

JUNE 11, 2025

The company described it as its “most advanced integrated flight deck for Part 25 transport aircraft.” “With over 30,000 integrated flight decks in the field, Garmin has paved the way for innovation and set a new standard for integrated avionics.”

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iPad Pilot News

APRIL 3, 2025

How to File an IFR Flight Plan in ForeFlight: A Comprehensive Guide iPad Pilot News ForeFlight offers a variety of ways to plan a flight, and if you’re like most pilots, you start the trip planning process on the Maps screen. Next, you’ll need to enter when you plan to depart.

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Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

There are many aviation calculations required for preflight preparation and when planning a cross-country trip. In the early days, pilots used a mechanical circular slide rule, called an E6B. During flight training, youll learn to plan your cross-country flights first by hand and use the E6B each step of the way.

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iPad Pilot News

AUGUST 27, 2024

ForeFlight improves flight planning in latest update iPad Pilot News This month’s update to ForeFlight is now available and adds several new improvements and capabilities to the app. Flight planning updates The first thing to check out is the updated layout of the flight planning drawer on the maps screen.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 17, 2025

Here youll see how creative errors can sneak in and deprive pilots of the fuel that keeps us airborne. Flight Planning A pilot encountered 32-35 knot headwinds at cruise. The PIC wrote, Flight planning will be better done and executed to prevent such an incident from happening again. He landed safely.

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Flight Training Central

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Can you put all the puzzle pieces together and plan a successful cross-country flight? Use this quiz to test your flight planning knowledge and see if you can get a perfect score. When converting from true course to magnetic heading, a pilot should add westerly variation and subtract left wind correction angle.

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Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

In this guide we’ll explain the most common mistakes student pilots make and talk about how to avoid them. Trust me, you’ll find yourself growing into a better pilot, flight after flight. Key Takeaways Maintaining proper situational awareness inside and outside the cockpit is essential for flight safety.

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Aerotime

JANUARY 30, 2025

According to Boeing, over the next two decades there will be a need for 674,000 new pilots, 716,000 new maintenance technicians, and 980,000 new cabin crews worldwide respectively to the current global commercial fleet. AI provides spotters with data on weather and flight plans and general conditions.

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iPad Pilot News

JANUARY 21, 2025

How to set up aircraft equipment codes in aviation apps to file VFR/IFR flight plans iPad Pilot News All VFR and IFR flight plans must be filed using the ICAO form. The international (ICAO) flight plan form , which is required to be used for all VFR and IFR flight plans filed in the U.S.,

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Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Do you want to know about becoming a pilot? If you’re aiming to earn your private pilot’s license, ground school is an essential part of your path to the cockpit. Key Takeaways Ground school isn’t legally required, but passing the FAA knowledge test is mandatory for private pilots. But is it required?

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Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Starting on your path to becoming a pilot might feel like stepping into the unknown. Let’s get you set up with what you need to begin your pilot journey. Key Takeaways Getting a pilot’s license requires a high school education or GED and passing a basic medical exam. What Are the Basic Requirements to Start Pilot Training?

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Inflight Pilot Training

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Lets explore the path to becoming a Delta Airlines pilot and how you can take the first step toward this exciting career! Step 1: Start with Your Private Pilot License (PPL) Every Delta Airlines pilot begins their journey at the same place: flight school. Youll feel like a professional pilot from day one.

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Flying Magazine

JUNE 3, 2025

Subscribe Now Pathways, also known as highway in the sky (HITS), guidance is provided by displaying a series of rectangles that a pilot flies through to maintain the desired course. Most of the time, jets fly long, straight-in instrument approaches, so pilots dont get much practice approaching a runway from other directions.

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Aerotime

JULY 25, 2024

Electronic Flight Bag will implement Boeing’s FliteDeck Pro with associated add-ons, enhancing pilot operations with real-time navigation and operational data. And the Aviator and FliteBrief solutions will streamline flight planning and briefing processes, providing pilots with critical flight information.

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Plane and Pilot

JUNE 7, 2025

Noise from powered aircraft is an issue pretty much everywhere you find airplanes and people who (gasp) don’t love aviation as much as we pilots do. There is also often resentment from homeowners near the airport who operate with the idea that pilots are wealthy and flying is merely a hobby. Don’t compromise safety for noise abatement.

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Inflight Pilot Training

JUNE 6, 2025

When it comes to Cirrus flight training in Minnesota, Inflight Pilot Training stands out as the premier destination for aspiring pilots. Official Cirrus Training Center Status Inflight Pilot Training is proud to be a Platinum Cirrus Training Center , the highest level of partnership available through Cirrus Aircraft.

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iPad Pilot News

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Top 10 iPad Pilot Gifts for 2024 iPad Pilot News The team at iPad Pilot News has spent hundreds of flying hours researching and testing the best apps, gear, and accessories for iPad pilots. Explore even more iPad pilot gifts at Sportys.com. Infinite Flight is the most popular among pilots.

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Airline Geeks

JANUARY 11, 2025

Explore all-in-one calendar apps that aid airline pilots in integrating their work and life schedules. Discover the top 5 calendar apps for pilots that streamline scheduling, enhance workflow, and improve flight planning.

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Air Facts

JANUARY 22, 2025

To my surprise, the Cessna 172S that I have flown for all my training for Private Pilot and Instrument training, had a lapsed 30-day VOR check. In his office (which was at the airport), he informed me where we would fly to and told me to file an IFR flight plan.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 14, 2025

Question: Is there a difference between a Pilots Operating Handbook (POH) and Airplane Flight Manual (AFM)? Answer: According to the FAA, the AFM is the legally required document for a particular aircraft, while a Pilots Operating Handbook (POH) is usually a more general, standardized document for that type of aircraft. .”

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Pilot Institute

MARCH 6, 2025

Drones have their own language, and its filled with abbreviations and acronyms that can be overwhelming for new drone pilots. This guide simplifies the most common drone-related acronyms, from flight regulations to airspace classifications and technical terms. If youre just starting off with drone flight, then this is the list for you.

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Inflight Pilot Training

MARCH 30, 2025

Earning your Private Pilot License (PPL) is one of the most exciting milestones in your aviation journey. At Inflight Pilot Training, we specialize in helping Private Pilots grow their skills and expand their horizons. An Instrument Rating is an FAA certification that allows you to fly under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR).

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Aerotime

OCTOBER 10, 2024

In advance of the long-awaited arrival of its first Airbus A350-900, Emirates has been revealing the efforts it has gone to over recent months to prepare its pilots and cabin crews for the arrival of the new widebody fleet. These suites include three full-motion flight simulators integrated with innovative pilot support systems (PSS).

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Simple Flying

APRIL 30, 2024

Planning a flight is an in-depth topic that spans a pilot's or dispatcher's career. This article will focus on the two main types of planning: Visual (VFR) and instrument (IFR) rules.

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Aerotime

DECEMBER 2, 2024

This integration facilitates real-time communications from the operational control center (OCC) to the cockpit with regards to MEL management, eliminating the need for error-prone, high-latency manual updating, freeing up pilots to focus on other priorities.

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AV Web

OCTOBER 5, 2024

A passenger took control of a King Air C90 from its incapacitated pilot over southern California on Friday and managed to put it safely on a runway at at Meadows Field in Bakersfield. First responders performed CPR at the scene and took the pilot to a hospital according to KGET News. “I 4, after the pilot had a medical emergency.

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iPad Pilot News

JUNE 6, 2025

What’s the best iPad for Pilots – 2025 Edition iPad Pilot News The original Apple iPad was released nearly 15 years ago on April 3, 2010. For security, the iPad Air incorporates TouchID integrated with the power button at the top of the device, which some pilots find to be more reliable than FaceID in the cockpit.

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AV Web

MAY 15, 2025

We hope it will spark curiosity, encourage an interest in STEM fields, and perhaps even inspire future pilots, engineers, and aviation professionals. The badge also highlights aviation safety, regulations, and career pathways within the industry.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 30, 2025

For VFR pilots beginning instrument training, the cockpit gets crowded fast. One of the most essential tools for staying ahead of the airplane is the electronic flight bag (EFB). They organize and prioritize information in ways that match the pilots workload. Understanding the EFB An EFB is not a single piece of hardware.

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Air Facts

JANUARY 20, 2025

A Night Flying Experience I’ll Never Forget Air Facts Journal When I earned my Private license, specific training in night flying was required if the new pilot planned to fly at night. I wanted the license without restrictions, as well as the flexibility of flying after sunset so I arranged for the necessary training flights.

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Air Facts

MAY 26, 2025

If you have a pilots licenseand especially if you own an airplanethe Bahamas are within easy reach, likely closer than you think. Benefits This pilot’s paradise makes for the ultimate bucket list trip. Benefits This pilot’s paradise makes for the ultimate bucket list trip. Its just as breathtaking from 1,000 feet.

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iPad Pilot News

DECEMBER 17, 2024

ForeFlight vs. Garmin Pilot: 3 key differences to help you decide iPad Pilot News There are a handful of full-featured aviation Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) apps available today for pilots, both free and paid, which provide just about every preflight and in-flight resource you’ll need for both VFR and IFR operations.

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