General Aviation Jet Pilot in Command 
Pilot Institute
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
In recent times, composite materials have been introduced for flight controls even in small general aviation aircraft. Thats why Fly-By-Wire aircraft have an Artificial Feel system that provides pilots with feedback on the controls so they dont enter control inputs that overstress the airframe.
Pilot Institute
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
Key Takeaways Part 91 covers general aviation with minimal restrictions. Part 91 concerns general operations and flight rules. General aviation operations fall into this categorythink of a private pilot flying with his friends or family. Part 135 regulates charter and commuter flights with stricter rules.
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Photographic Logbook
JUNE 29, 2025
"Hi.I'm in Delaware." - Wayne Campbell, Wayne's World , 1992 Restless Pilot Syndrome Having resumed acting as pilot in command of my own airplane after a relatively brief setback, I was delighted beyond words to be back at it.
Flying Magazine
MAY 16, 2024
If you can picture yourself in the left seat of an Airbus, Boeing, or Embraer—or whatever transport category jet technology comes up with next—then you have the first necessary step complete on your way to becoming a professional pilot. Most airlines these days, whether regional or major, only require an application and an interview.
Plane and Pilot
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
This rating does require the pilot to log 50 hours of cross-country time as pilot in command (this is waived for Part 141 instruction). Time is money for the airlines, so many jet transition courses are less than 30 days in length. Little tolerance for repeat lessons here. you may be wasting precious time and money.
iPad Pilot News
MARCH 27, 2025
Avidyne IFD540/IFD440Trainer Pilots flying with Avidyne’s newest GPS/NAV/COM will find this software simulator to be an excellent resource to learn how to use the system right from aniPad. AvioFuel is primarily designed for turboprop and jet aircraft. And its the easiest way to manage multiple Bluetooth connections.
Air Facts
JANUARY 29, 2025
Without any squadron aircraft available yet, the challenge was revised to renting an aircraft at the local general aviation airporta Piper Cub! The XO was now pilot in command and I was doing co-pilot duties on the flight to Dallas. New hire pilots operate as a flight engineer or navigator/3rd officer.
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