Flying Magazine
MAY 3, 2024
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.
Northstar VFR
MAY 9, 2024
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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Flying Magazine
MAY 7, 2024
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.
Northstar VFR
DECEMBER 9, 2023
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.
Flight Training Central
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
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.
Northstar VFR
JULY 2, 2023
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?
Pilot Institute
JANUARY 24, 2025
Radio Communication Standard Phraseology Chapter 4, section 2 of the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) provides a good outline of the basics of standard phraseology and is worth the 30-minute read. Established ILS, runway two-six.) This article will serve as a further summary of some of the concepts in the AIM.
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