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How to Wrap Your Head Around Weather

Flying Magazine

Despite my background as a research meteorologist, my aviation weather background was limited when I was a student pilot. So, I was very excited to discover what more I might learn about weather in addition to all of these other disciplines. It Isn’t Easy First and foremost, weather is inherently difficult.

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Top 10 apps for Student Pilots

iPad Pilot News

Top 10 apps for Student Pilots iPad Pilot News The iPad is a great tool for pilots of all skill levels, from airline captains to student pilots. Almost all of these apps use the same data (from the National Weather Service), so it’s mostly how this data is presented that distinguishes apps from each other.

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Top 10 apps for Student Pilots

iPad Pilot News

Top 10 apps for Student Pilots iPad Pilot News The iPad is a great tool for pilots of all skill levels, from airline captains to student pilots. Almost all of these apps use the same data (from the National Weather Service), so it’s mostly how this data is presented that distinguishes apps from each other.

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What to Expect When Learning to Fly

Flying Magazine

There are 15 experience requirements listed in the Federal Aviation Regulations/Aeronautical Information Manual (FAR/AIM) rule book under Part 61.87 Understand that most CFIs do the job to build their experience for other jobs, like the airlines. We can’t control the weather. Don’t skimp on this.

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How To Talk To ATC: A Pilot's Guide to Effective Communication

Northstar VFR

Utilize the Aeronautical Information Manual: Study the AIM Chapter 4, Section 2 – “Radio Communication Phraseology and Techniques.” You may hear some important information given to another pilot that pertains to you such as a change in winds or weather, traffic in your area, or PIREPs.

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What is the FAR/AIM? And Why is It Important?

Northstar VFR

This stands for Aeronautical Information Manual. As you go from student pilot to Airline Transport Pilot (ATP), you will need different experiences for each rating. Or aspirations to work for an airline? Part 121: This is all the airlines. For example, private pilot requirements are 61.103.