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MOSAIC Is Here: What It Means for Homebuilts

AV Web

Four-Seat Freedom (Sort of) Sport Pilots can now operate airplanes designed with up to four seats, but only carry one passenger. However, the operational limitation remains—a Sport Pilot is still restricted to carrying only one passenger. This is another major change that brings popular four-place homebuilts into the fold.

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Pilot Safety Simplified: Proficiency vs. Currency Explained

Pilot Institute

At these heights, you could get into turbulence and gusty crosswinds. Regulatory Knowledge : Refresh your knowledge of key FAA regulations, like airspace rules, operational limitations, and recent updates. They can also cause icing and hinder aircraft performance. Winds at high altitudes can be unpredictable.

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Planning Proper Pace of Flight Training Remains Critical

Flying Magazine

Subparagraph (e) covers the maneuvers and procedures for pre-solo flight training in a multiengine airplane.

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V-Speeds Explained (Vx, Vy, Va, Vs, Vfe, Vmc, Vno, Vne, etc)

Pilot Institute

VLO Maximum landing gear operating speed. VMO Maximum operating limit speed. VNO is marked by the upper limit of the green arc on the airspeed indicator. For example, if you encounter turbulence, the bumps you experience will increase the load factor. VLE Maximum landing gear extended speed. VLOF Lift-off speed.