Air Facts

JUNE 9, 2025

BRIEFINGS become ever more important when either it is the first time a crew has flown together, or on that upcoming flight where there are significant/changing operational challenges such as weather, routing, runway closures and system outages. As an example, weather, NOTAMS and aircraft status might be assigned to the PM.

NOTAMs

iPad Pilot News

MAY 23, 2025

Reiterates that pilots do not need to call Flight Service to be legal: “The FAA considers that a self-briefing may be compliant with current Federal aviation regulations. By self-briefing, pilots can often improve their knowledge of weather and aeronautical information.”

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Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

This article will teach you ways to deal with weather, routes, altitude choices, and using helpful tools when flying in poor visibility. Key Takeaways Creating an IFR flight plan requires looking at weather patterns, fuel requirements, and alternate airports. If You’re Not Current: You cannot act as a pilot in command under IFR.

Flight Plan

Pilot Institute

JUNE 16, 2025

The private pilot written exam consists of 60 multiple-choice questions to be completed within 2.5 Failure to maintain currency will prevent you from legally acting as pilot-in-command or carrying passengers. hours (150 minutes), requiring a pass mark of 70% or better.

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Flight Training Central

JULY 14, 2025

The aviation industry has long debated the minimum flight hours required for pilots to obtain an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate, a prerequisite for serving as a pilot in command at major airlines. Reducing ATP minimum hours would mean that pilots enter airline cockpits with less total flight experience.

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Pilot Institute

APRIL 4, 2025

Hold a Private Pilot License (PPL). Flight Training: Part 61: Minimum 250 total flight hours, including: 100 hours as Pilot-in-Command (PIC). In your life as a pilot, youll be facing issues like changes in weather, mechanical problems, or traffic delays. 50 hours of cross-country flight time.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 21, 2025

As the pilot responded, the airplane bank angle increased to 90 degrees and the airspeed exceeded 260 knots, then the aircraft experienced structural failure and hit the water. ATC could have given him shallower turns, but they were just treating him like a regular IFR flight. ” Upon request is the key phrase here, Arendt said.

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Universal Weather

JULY 29, 2025

How Cloud Cover and Ceilings Are Measured Cloud cover is categorized using standard aviation codes: SKC: Sky clear (0/8) FEW: Few clouds (1–2/8) SCT: Scattered (3–4/8) BKN: Broken (5–7/8) OVC: Overcast (8/8) Automated Weather Observing Systems (AWOS) and certified human observers work together at many airports to determine accurate ceiling reports.

Ceiling

Pilot's Life Blog

JUNE 24, 2025

Career possibilities include charter pilot, crop-duster, flight school instructor, aerial photographer, or corporate aviator. Part 107 Career Paths If you’re drawn to drones, Part 107 gives you the keys to: Remote pilot in command for commercial sUAS operations. Do I need both Part 61 and Part 107 licenses?

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Pilot Institute

JULY 9, 2025

Pilot and Owner/Operator Responsibilities Pilot-in-Command (PIC) Responsibilities 14 CFR 91.7(b) b) states that, “The pilot in command of a civil aircraft is responsible for determining whether that aircraft is in condition for safe flight” Notice how this doesn’t mention a mechanic or an operator.

Operating Limitations

Flight Training Central

MAY 11, 2025

While 30 hours in the minimum, similar to Sport training, in practice, pilot will typically take closer to 40 hours of training to obtain the required level of safety and proficiency. A 1 st Class medical is required when flight operations require an Air Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate.

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Pilot Institute

MARCH 7, 2025

Well examine why they should always go hand-in-hand and how you can improve your skills to become a more capable pilot. Key Takeaways Currency ensures a pilot meets FAA legal requirements to act as pilot-in-command. Proficiency is a pilots ability to fly skillfully and safely beyond legal minimums.

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Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Under parts 121 and 135, however, this is not the case, and pilots must adhere to strict rest schedules to ensure that they are not fatigued during their operations. Another example is weather minimums. A part 121 or 135 crew cannot legally initiate an approach if the weather is below minimums.

Federal Aviation Regulations

Pilot's Life Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

At Leopard Aviation, we recognize the importance of the BFR in maintaining high standards of airmanship and are committed to assisting pilots in achieving their best. FAA Requirements According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), pilots are required to complete a flight review every 24 calendar months to act as pilot in command.

Weather

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

MARCH 23, 2025

The landing on the other hand was not good as our aircraft touched down quite hard due to the strong winds and for that I can't fault the pilot-in-command. I was glad the weather was good unlike the previous day. Boarding took place according to zone and once again, I received a slip in regards to my seat assignment.

Turbulence

Pilot Institute

APRIL 22, 2025

750 hours for current or former US military pilots. You can be a pilot in command (PIC) with an ATP certificate, while you can only act as a co-pilot with a Restricted ATP certificate. A remote pilot certificate gives you access to profitable jobs that require drones, which include surveying, mapping, and photography.

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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. In fact, I had not investigated a new (to me) destination since sometime in 2024.

Runway

Air Facts

JUNE 23, 2025

I Almost Hit the Trees: A Lesson in IFR Vertigo Air Facts Journal I earned my Navy Wings in December 1968 and was sent back to the training command as an instrument flight instructor in the T-28 at NAS Whiting Field. One day, I was on a training flight with a new student when we got a Return To Base (RTB) call due to bad weather moving in.

Altimeter

Air Facts

JULY 23, 2025

My duties at Skyway included flying as copilot on the Beech 99 and Beech 18, as well as pilot-in-command on the single-engine airplanes. What would really make it stressful was the weather. With the weather checked, flight plans filed, and paperwork complete, we walked out of flight operations and headed for the airplane.

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Aerotime

JULY 19, 2024

By the time the crew returned to Fairbanks Memorial Hospital, stormy weather conditions had cleared, but flights were temporarily restricted in the hospital area due to Grapefruit Complex wildfires along the flight route. The crew for this mission included the pilot in command, Chief Warrant Officer 2 Everett Fowler, plus pilot Capt.

Pilot in Command

Northstar VFR

MAY 2, 2024

Knowing the current and predicted weather along our route of flight is part of that responsibility as a Pilot in Command. When making your go/ no-go decision, it is important to observe current weather and trending weather along the entire route of flight. Asking ATC for any recent PIREPS. (Pay

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Flight Training Central

OCTOBER 14, 2024

This is not only common sense, but it’s 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.

Ceiling

Flying Magazine

APRIL 25, 2024

Over the last 25 years, I have been asked to speak on various aviation weather topics at dozens of aviation events and gatherings. During these events, it’s quite common for a pilot to walk up and ask me about how I handled my most challenging flight as it relates to weather. READ MORE: Go or Stay? airspace.

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Aerotime

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Although de-icing is performed by specialized teams, pilots play a crucial oversight role. Before every winter flight, pilots inspect the aircraft for ice accumulation and confirm if de-icing has to be done or not. The pilot in command is ultimately responsible for deciding whether or not to carry out the de-icing procedure.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 10, 2024

Regulations: 15 to 25 percent Airspace and requirements: 15 to 25 percent Weather: 11 to 16 percent Loading and performance: 7 to 11 percent Operations: 35 to 45 percent FAA Part 107 Test Cost The cost of the Part 107 exam is $175, which you pay to the testing center when you schedule a date, time, and location for the exam.

Weight-Shift-Control

Flight Training Central

MAY 28, 2024

Pilot in command. Second in command. Share your results : Facebook Facebook Twitter Google+ Want to learn more about aviation weather theory? VFR approaches to land at night should be accomplished with a steeper descent. at a higher airspeed. the same as during daytime. Air Traffic Controller. off course to the left.

Crosswind

World Airline News

APRIL 30, 2024

Flights Dispatchers are licensed by Transport Canada and prepare the Flight Plan, board fuel, monitor aircraft systems, monitor weather, deal with in-flight emergencies along with other very important functions. The Flight Dispatcher at Air Transat shares responsibility with the Pilot-In-Command for Flight Watch and Operational Control.

Pilot in Command

Northstar VFR

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

It’s vital that we take an honest look at our capacity for pilot-in-command responsibilities before each flight. Some of these questions that we ask ourselves as pilots are subjective, and it’s best to look at your overall picture of health to mitigate the risk. Is the weather within your personal minimums?

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iPad Pilot News

MARCH 27, 2025

AvioFuel makes it easy for pilots to calculate how much fuel to add during refueling operations. Avtech proFLIGHT This app is a high-quality weather tool for the professional flight crew. This app makes it easy to quickly log flights, track currency and keep a record of total pilot time. Flight Currency Ready to fly?

Weather

iPad Pilot News

MAY 14, 2024

Reiterates that pilots do not need to call Flight Service to be legal: “The FAA considers that a self-briefing may be compliant with current Federal aviation regulations. By self-briefing, pilots can often improve their knowledge of weather and aeronautical information.”

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Flight Training Central

MAY 1, 2024

While 30 hours in the minimum, similar to Sport training, in practice, pilot will typically take closer to 40 hours of training to obtain the required level of safety and proficiency. A 1 st Class medical is required when flight operations require an Air Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate.

Pilot in Command

Northstar VFR

JUNE 22, 2023

In §91.103, it states: Each pilot in command shall, before beginning a flight, become familiar with all available information concerning that flight. Weather reports and forecasts are the first task mentioned. Obviously weather is a big deal for aviators, especially during an IFR flight.

Gross Weight

Professional Pilot

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Pilots should be familiar with each type of cloud and what atmospheric conditions it indicates. L ooking forward at FL180, the pilot-in-command (PIC) could see what he liked to call “mushrooms” sprouting from the broken cumulus deck below him, thinking he’d be through those clouds long before they became trouble.

Turbulence

Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

An instrument rated pilot, who has not logged any instrument time in 1 year or more, cannot serve as pilot in command under IFR, unless the pilot passes an instrument proficiency check followed by 6 hours and six instrument approaches, 3 of those hours in the category of aircraft involved. The en route weather is IMC.

Instrument Flight Rules

Pilot's Life Blog

MAY 6, 2025

This rating lets you fly using only your instruments, which is essential for poor weather or low visibility. Its not required for recreational pilots, but its a must for those looking at professional paths or safer cross-country flying. We also prepare you for the practical reality of weather planning and airspace rules.

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WayMan

MAY 10, 2024

You’ll learn everything from navigating and operating aircraft to understanding weather patterns and emergency procedures. Complete Required Flight Hours Depending on your chosen program, you’ll need to complete a certain number of flight hours as a pilot-in-command.

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Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Throw in occasional maintenance issues, weather issues, unplanned obstacles (think people on the ground who have a front-row seat to your field), and other one-offs, and you can see that your typical day may not be so typical. The last aerial application is completed, and return to base. Postflight tasks, and finally, heading home.

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