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How to Wrap Your Head Around Weather

Flying Magazine

It’s a fairly short and succinct list that’s all documented in the new Aviation Weather Handbook (FAA-H-8083-28) and the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM). Therefore, strive to understand what basic weather reports and forecasts the FAA effectively requires that you examine before every flight. It certainly doesn’t hide it.

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NTSB: Pilot Was Flying Too Low Before Hitting Smokestack in Idaho

Flying Magazine

The Aeronautical Information Manual warns pilots about the dangers of exhaust plumes both visible and invisible, as they can contribute to turbulence, wind shear, and reduced visibility. The Chart Supplement Directory for the airport noted this, using “stack” in the airport descriptor.

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Scaring Yourself into Additional Dual Instruction

Flying Magazine

A review of the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) Chapter 4, 4.1.11 These experiences often make us better aviators, especially when you deconstruct the event with an eye toward preventing it from happening again. We started with the lack of radio contact. verified that 122.75—what

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“Mayday, Mayday, Mayday” – AeroTime’s guide to aviation emergency communications 

Aerotime

The global aviation industry relies upon the use of the two key phrases mentioned above, and although they are similar in function, they are subtly different from one another in meaning.

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Top 10 apps for Student Pilots

iPad Pilot News

It includes all the applicable federal aviation regulations, the complete Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM), Pilot/Controller Glossary and more. FAR/AIM Every student pilot should carry a copy of the FAR/AIM with them, and this iPad app version makes it easier than ever.

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Top 10 apps for Student Pilots

iPad Pilot News

It includes all the applicable federal aviation regulations, the complete Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM), Pilot/Controller Glossary and more. FAR/AIM Every student pilot should carry a copy of the FAR/AIM with them, and this iPad app version makes it easier than ever.

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Demystifying The FAR AIM: Your Guide To Essential Aeronautical Information

Northstar VFR

By Ally Melick CRJ Pilot, CFI-I, MEI The Federal Aviation Regulations / Aeronautical Information Manual (FAR/AIM) is the pilot’s bible. The Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) sets the guidance for basic flight operations and procedures.