Plane and Pilot

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

It is the first time you will step into the cockpit and demonstrate to your examiner, the FAA, and yourself that youre ready to safely and competently operate as a private pilot. The Importance of Your First Check Ride Passing your private pilot check ride signals that youre competent to fly independently and carry passengers safely.

Federal Aviation Regulations

Plane and Pilot

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Finally, does the pilot determine that it’s necessary for the safe conduct of the flight? That GPS display wasnt in the panel when the aircraft was certified, but you may not be comfortable making a trip with only a VOR receiver and a sectional chart if it goes blank. The pilot always has the last word.

Transponder

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Key Takeaways Airport beacons help pilots locate airports during night or low visibility conditions. Airport beacons (also known as airport rotating beacons or aerodrome beacons) are like lighthouses for pilots. Each beacon was mounted on a tall tower and had a powerful rotating light to make it visible to pilots flying at night.

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Air Facts

MAY 5, 2025

It is intended to be a flying lesson , but only for those pilots who read it with learning as a mindset. Take into consideration that weather reporting, and the dissemination of these reports to pilots, was not as accurate then as it is now. Also, Trial by Ice is not just another flying story.

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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. Common Drone Acronyms and What They Mean Lets start off with the most basic acronyms that even beginner drone pilots should know. The effect is that the pilot feels like they are flying while inside the drone.

Pilot

Pilot's Life Blog

JUNE 18, 2025

Slow Flight Slow flight is one of the key types of aircraft maneuvers every student pilot should learn because it teaches how the plane behaves near stall speeds and how to maintain control with reduced airflow over the wings. Crosswind Takeoff and Landing: Handling wind coming from the side is a skill every pilot must master.

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Air Facts

MAY 7, 2025

One of the companies that had acquired surplus Beech 18s had secured a long term contract to carry auto parts from Oshawa to Detroit for General Motors and almost every night around 9 pm, one of those flights would head west full of parts and usually with only the one pilot on board. Such it was in those days. The Tower had no radar.

Weight-Shift-Control

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

Area Navigation (RNAV) is a way for pilots to know where they’re going without needing help from the ground. Before RNAV, pilots had to rely on radios (NAVAIDs) and antennas on the ground such as VORs (Very High-Frequency Omnidirectional Range) and NDBs (Non-Directional Beacons). What Are RNAV Approaches?

Approach

Flying Magazine

MAY 7, 2025

A pilot looking to purchase an audio panel, nav/com radio, and transponder in 1971 would have had to spend twice what wed have to spend today for the closest equivalents from Garmin. There, on page 65 of the September 1971 issue of FLYING , was an ad from King touting its latest radios and nav instrumentswith prices.

Airplanes

WayMan

JUNE 16, 2025

For a future pilot, a thorough knowledge of these systems is essential. ” These may appear similar to those unfamiliar with the jargon, but they have different meanings that are essential to a pilot’s education. They are the basic interface between pilot and aircraft performance.

Instrument Meteorological Conditions

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. Its a remarkable achievement that opens the door to a new world of freedom. What Is an Instrument Rating?

Pilot

Flying Magazine

MAY 21, 2025

That holds particularly true in aviation when a pilots failure to identify risk leads to a lack of situational awareness and poor decision making resulting in a fatality. This resulted in the pilot having to manually fly the airplane using the copilots EADI. ATC asked the pilot to verify his heading.

Pilot

Vintage Aviation News

MAY 3, 2025

I currently have the Lacker AN-N6 gun camera, which I had signed by local tactical-recon Mustang pilot Elmer Pankratz. I also used an old VOR in the upper left quadrant, which will be replaced when the time comes. We plan to develop and build the pilots control stick and grip, next.

Pitot Tube

Flying Magazine

MAY 13, 2025

READ MORE: Student Pilots Must Be Ready to Learn The opposite of this is positive transference, when a previously learned skill supports one you are learning by reinforcing useful habits and knowledge. There are some things you probably learned before you became a student pilot that may be of use as you pursue your certificate.

Rudder

Air Facts

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

I Am UNSAFE ChecklistLessons Learned on a Fateful Night Air Facts Journal You get experience by making mistakes and surviving, and then, as a result, become a safer more confident pilot. The weather was challenging, but quite flyable, until just before the JOT VOR, which was the outer marker on the ILS2L approach.

Ceiling

Pilot Institute

JUNE 9, 2025

Holding procedures often leave many prospective IFR pilots in a cold sweat. Pilots use holds for traffic delays, weather, emergencies, planning, or runway changes. Pilot Planning Nobody likes being put under pressure. Suppose an airport has a complex arrival, or the pilot has not planned sufficiently. Is that it?

Airplanes

Flying Magazine

JULY 7, 2025

It includes NAV/VOR/ILS features and comes with a comprehensive set of accessories, including a headset adapter, a 12V power cord, and a backup AA battery pack. Key features include Real View Picture-in-Picture (PiP) and low-latency O4 HD video transmission, providing vivid visuals for drone pilots. Price: $139.99 Price: $290.20

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Flying Magazine

MAY 23, 2025

For many general aviation pilots, the Piper Arrow occupies an important spot in aircraft evolutioncomplex enough to challenge and reward but accessible enough to own and operate without a second mortgage. Owned and cared for by an 80-year-old pilot now stepping away from the yoke, the airplane has been lovingly maintained and hangar stored.

Annual Inspection

Flight Training Central

JUNE 20, 2025

Thousands of simulated Private Pilot written exams are completed every month in Sporty’s Learn to Fly Course , but certain topics consistently trip up aspiring aviators. Here are the five most often missed questions from May 2025 on the simulated Private Pilot Knowledge Test. The OBS for a VOR indicator is set to 253.

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Pilot's Life Blog

JUNE 18, 2025

Let’s walk through the planes that help shape great pilots. At Leopard Aviation, we look for a few key traits in any aircraft we use to train new pilots. Primary Trainer Aircraft (Used in Private Pilot Training) Cessna 172 Skyhawk The most widely used aircraft in pilot training, the Cessna 172 is a staple in our fleet.

Cockpit

Air

JUNE 17, 2025

Understanding a Visual Approach Chart VAC A Practical Guide for Pilots Every pilot remembers the feeling of approaching a familiar aerodrome: a blend of focus and comfort. To navigate safely within the controlled airspace of an aerodrome, Visual Flight Rules (VFR) pilots rely on a vital document: the Visual Approach Chart (VAC).

Approach

Pilot Institute

JANUARY 27, 2025

Mastering the six-pack is essential for safe and effective piloting. Pilots must therefore constantly crosscheck gyroscopic instruments, and their indications must be adjusted accordingly. The AI provides the pilot with information on the aircrafts bank angle and pitch angle in relation to the horizon.

Pitot Tube

Flying Magazine

JULY 25, 2025

Pilots in search of a sleek, unique light sport aircraft (LSA) with modern design and advanced avionics will want to look closely at this European-built Aerospool Dynamic WT9. A full FADEC system manages this pairing, helping streamline operations for the pilot. You can read Aircraft For Sale: Today’s Top Pick at FLYINGMag.com daily.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 12, 2025

High-speed internet connectivity has revolutionized how pilots access information and stay connected while flying. Pilots should contact their local Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) to ensure they meet all operational requirements. 1D Use of Portable Electronic Devices Aboard Aircraft.

Weather

Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

One of the most important skills pilots learn during flight training is sound decision making. Every flight, regardless of the complexity of the airplane or the distance of the trip, is comprised of a continuous series of decisions involving a host of variables that the pilot must make in order to safely get from point A to point B.

Ceiling

Plane and Pilot

JUNE 20, 2025

From primary training to commercial maneuvers, the legendary 150 has seen countless pilots through to their certificates. The traditional six-pack of flight instruments remains in its original place, next to dual VOR displays. The post Bargain Buys on AircraftForSale: 1975 Cessna 150M appeared first on Plane & Pilot.

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Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

Theyre officially called Instrument Approach Procedure (or IAP) charts, but pilots often casually call them approach plates. As a pilot flying this approach, you need to know where to look for the right information at the right time. Non-precision approaches (such as a localizer, VOR, LNAV, or NDB) use a Maltese cross for the FAF.

Approach

Vintage Aviation News

MAY 12, 2025

On this day in aviation history, 61 years agoMay 12, 1964American pilot Joan Merriam Smith completed her historic around-the-world flight, becoming the second woman to do so. Equipped with VOR and NDB navigation aids, Smith still faced significant challenges throughout her 27,750-mile journey.

NDB

Pilot Institute

MAY 26, 2025

These clouds can help pilots spot where turbulence might be. Many reports and forecasts are available to assist the pilot in determining areas of potential turbulence. Stay tuned to other pilots reports and any advisories from air traffic control. Youll be helping other pilots avoid the same area.

Turbulence

Pilot's Life Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

A biennial flight review guide is more than a regulatory requirementits a crucial opportunity for pilots to refresh skills and stay sharp. The FAA mandates a review every 24 months, ensuring pilots remain proficient in regulations, safety procedures, and flight maneuvers.

Weather

Flying Magazine

JUNE 30, 2025

One of its few limitations was its four-seat cabin and limited useful load, which kept it from carrying heavier loads of passengers or cargo that many commercial and private pilots were seeking. For pilots who trained in Pipers PA-28s, this PA-32, which is based on the same airframe, should be a straightforward transition.

VOR

Flight Training Central

JUNE 16, 2025

It’s important for pilots to understand the operating requirements and restrictions regarding Special Use airspace (SUA). Pilots can request the status of SUA by contacting the using or controlling agency. Warning Areas Warning Areas are similiar to Restricted areas and is designed to warn pilots of potential danger.

Clearance

Pilot's Life Blog

JUNE 17, 2025

As Leopard Aviation, we know why aspiring pilots search for flight instructors near Mesa. As Leopard Aviation, we offer a full range of FAA‐approved programs, from private pilot licenses to multi‐engine ratings. When you fly with us, you’re joining a family of passionate aviators who love to see new pilots succeed.

Checkride

Flying Magazine

MAY 9, 2025

The pilot and six passengers were killed. Before the crash, the pilot reported to Salt Lake City Center the loss of the autopilot and declared an emergency. The pilot then advised he was trying to get control of the airplane, and the controller asked if he needed additional assistance. The pilot and passenger died.

Aeronautical Decision-Making

AV Web

JUNE 24, 2025

I see this a lot, particularly with real pilots just starting out their instrument training or non-pilot simmers trying to feel like real pilots. Familiar Is The Enemy Another pitfall real pilots make is assuming that simming is all about approaches. The problem here is he’s trying to fly instead of sim. A charted visual?

Weather

Flight Training Central

MARCH 10, 2025

To warn pilots of a high volume of pilot training or other unusual aerial activity. Pilots flying within __ NM of the Washington D.C. VOR/DME must complete an online course covering flight operations in the D.C. To fly in Class A airspace you must have: A student pilot certificate with a flight instructors endorsement.

Visual Flight Rules

Flying Magazine

JULY 31, 2025

David Clark DC ONE-X ENC Headset [Courtesy: Amazon] In a direct comparison, one pilot in a jet cockpit found its active noise reduction superior to the Bose A30 , noting the DC ONE-X cuts noise precisely without adding audible “white noise.” A hinged design allows the earcups to press evenly against the head, maintaining a firm seal.

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