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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.

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ATC Communications: What to Say, and When

Plane and Pilot

Pilots should also take full advantage of free reference materials like the FAA’s Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM). However, out of all the excellent resources available to pilots, these are the ultimate source of information on the American ATC system. Think through what you will say. Take a deep breath.

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ATC Communications: What to Say, and When

Plane and Pilot

Pilots should also take full advantage of free reference materials like the FAA’s Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM). However, out of all the excellent resources available to pilots, these are the ultimate source of information on the American ATC system. Think through what you will say. Take a deep breath.

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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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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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Demystifying the FAR/AIM: Your Guide to Essential Aeronautical Information

Northstar VFR

The FAR/AIM is technically two books: The FAR (Federal Aviation Regulations), dealing with regulations, and the AIM (Aeronautical Information Manual), which is more geared to air traffic control procedures and basic flight information. That's where the FAR/AIM comes into play.

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Knowing When to Call the NTSB

Flying Magazine

Then the Federal Aviation Regulations Aeronautical Information Manual (FAR/AIM) was brought out, and the learners instructed to look up Part 830 , which provides guidance on when you need to notify the NTSB and, if need be, the FAA. There was a group eye roll.