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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 We can’t control the weather. Solo Flight Your first solo is the halfway point of your private pilot training. that are required to be covered before you can be soloed.

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

Northstar VFR

This stands for Aeronautical Information Manual. Remember when your CFI taught you to turn crosswind around 500-700 feet? Section 4-3-3 states “If remaining in the traffic pattern , commence turn to crosswind leg beyond the departure end of the runway within 300 feet of pattern altitude.” Check the AIM.