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

Flying Magazine

The aircraft collided with an exhaust stack that lies directly beneath the extended centerline of Runway 20. Google Earth view of the Gem State Processing plant and Runway 20 at KBYI. The white dashed line is an estimate of the extended centerline of Runway 20. The accident happened shortly after 8:30 a.m.

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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.” ATC will need to hear you read back important elements of an instruction such as runway numbers, altitudes, and headings. ATC may say, “Skyhawk N123AB, turn left, fly heading 235.”

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Knowing When to Call the NTSB

Flying Magazine

If you have an unintentional off-runway experience, you have a mechanic inspect the airplane as a precaution. 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.

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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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How to Talk to ATC (Beginner’s Guide)

Pilot Institute

The FAA’s Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) is a fantastic resource. Touch and go – aircraft lands on the runway and then accelerates to take off again. If it’s a taxi clearance, familiarize yourself with routes to the active runway. Taxi to runway zero-five via Delta, Charlie.

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3 holding scenarios to perfect in a flight simulator

Flight Training Central

If you take off from Runway 27, you intercept and track the PDZ R-030 radial inbound and make a direct entry tracking the PDZ R-078 radial outbound, using non-standard left turns. If you take off from Runway 9, you would intercept and track the PDZ R-093 radial inbound, execute a parallel entry, and then track the PDZ R-078 outbound.

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

Northstar VFR

This stands for Aeronautical Information Manual. 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.” For example, private pilot requirements are 61.103. Want to know what the METAR codes stand for?