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.

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Pilot in Command Pilot Approach Airplanes 95

Plane and Pilot

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Some pilots discover they need extra practice with performance landings or more time mastering VOR navigation, for instance. But beyond that, the examiner wants to see how you handle real-world piloting tasks, so focus on safety and standard operating procedures. Once in the air, youll be asked to demonstrate various maneuvers.

Federal Aviation Regulations 91

Federal Aviation Regulations Weather Pilot VOR 91

Air Facts

MAY 5, 2025

Just north of Jefferson City, the Kansas City Center controller cleared us to the Jeff City VOR, which was on the airport, to hold at 4,000 feet. I got out my instrument approach chart and studied the holding pattern and the VOR approach procedure. Then my worst fears became reality.

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VOR Weather Approach Runway 52

Flying Magazine

MAY 21, 2025

mandates when notification is requiredsuch as the failure of a cockpit instrument aboard an airliner, which is not terribly uncommon, but because the nature of the crewed environment is not as critical as it is for a single-pilot operation. Although NTSB 830.5 It is part of the airline company operating procedures.

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Pilot Air Traffic Control Cockpit Airplanes 68

Northstar VFR

AUGUST 25, 2024

It’s the responsibility of the pilot-in-command (PIC) to confirm that the inspections have been performed and the aircraft airworthy before conducting a flight. There are several ways the VOR can be tested for accuracy of operation, and the results can be performed and logged in an aircraft log by the pilot.

Annual Inspection 66

Annual Inspection VOR Instrument Flight Rules Altimeter 66

Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

This is not only common sense, but its a legal requirement too: Preflight Action (FAR 91.103) – Each pilot in command shall, before beginning a flight, become familiar with all available information concerning that flight.

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Ceiling Weather Approach Flight Plan 52

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. However, a drone pilot could more specifically be referred to as the Remote Pilot in Command or RPIC.

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Pilot Weather Air Traffic Control NOTAMs 52