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See and Be Seen: Test Your Pilot Traffic Awareness Skills

Flight Training Central

In a see-and-be-seen environment, you should continuously scan all areas visible from the cockpit. The Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) specifically encourages pilots to turn on their landing lights when operating below 10,000 feet, day or night, and especially when operating in conditions of reduced visibility.

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Scaring Yourself into Additional Dual Instruction

Flying Magazine

READ MORE: Should I File an Initial Approach Fix? A review of the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) Chapter 4, 4.1.11 There was some experimentation with altitudes and a discussion of how to approach a ridgeline—always at a 45-degree angle—and knowing what topography will result in the least bumps.

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Mastering IFR Approach Radio Calls: A Simple Guide for Pilots

Pilot Institute

With Do you have any relevant information to add context? If you have weather information Charlie, then you say youre with Charlie. For example: Pilot: Seattle Approach, Cessna November Four Five One Romeo, Two Zero miles west of Seattle VOR, at 8,000, with Sierra, to land. Cleared ILS runway six approach. Altimeter 30.02

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Top 10 apps for Student Pilots

iPad Pilot News

In addition to displaying digital charts and navigation data in the cockpit, the iPad is also very good for both organization and as a training resource on the ground. LiveATC provides over 1,000 live audio feeds from all over the world of towered airport, approach and ARTCC frequencies. LiveATC Air Radio is available for $3.99

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Top 10 apps for Student Pilots

iPad Pilot News

In addition to displaying digital charts and navigation data in the cockpit, the iPad is also very good for both organization and as a training resource on the ground. LiveATC provides over 1,000 live audio feeds from all over the world of towered airport, approach and ARTCC frequencies. LiveATC Air Radio is available for $3.99

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NASA Forms

AV Web

In another incident, an air carrier pilot noticed an unusual reading on the cockpit oxygen gauge during preflight (this sounds vague, which is one of the negative aspects of the making the data base anonymous). Backup oxygen systems are rarely used but when you need them you really need them, so they are critical to safe flight.