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Drone Lingo Simplified: Acronyms Every Pilot Needs To Know

Pilot Institute

AGL is important for drone pilots as the regular ceiling for drone flight is defined as 400 feet AGL. 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.

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Triple Threat of Limitations

Plane and Pilot

The problem is, there’s more than this one limitation involved in the average flight, beyond just the perils that can be met by our piloting ability. We need to consider the full range of hazards we’re facing, and that involves more than just assessing the pilot’s ability. I often abort a flight in the old Champ for wind reasons.