Pilot's Life Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

In aviation, clarity about cockpit roles is key for career success. Overview of Flight Crew Structure In any commercial flight, the flight crew team works together to ensure safe and smooth operations. The cockpit crew typically consists of two main roles: the Captain and the First Officer.

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Pilot's Life Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Ground school provides the theoretical knowledge needed to understand aviation principles, which youll later apply in the cockpit. At Leopard Aviation, we believe that having a strong foundation in the classroom is just as important as hands-on flight experience. Air Law : Knowing the rules of the sky is essential for every pilot.

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Jetwhine

JUNE 24, 2024

Pursuing my schooling on computer-aided flight plans, usually generated by an electronic flight bag (EFB—see Are You Current with the New Airman Certification Standards? for my ACS motivation), has led me to an FAA advisory circular, Use of Flight Deck Displays of Digital Weather and Aeronautical Information.

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Airspeed Junkie

AUGUST 1, 2024

Daily responsibilities include pre-flight checks, weather analysis, creating and filing flight plans, coordination with ground crews and air traffic controllers, and continuous in-flight monitoring and communication.

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Inflight Pilot Training

AUGUST 6, 2024

These regulations cover everything from aircraft design and maintenance to pilot training and certification, air traffic control and passenger safety. Airlines also have dedicated teams of professionals who oversee every aspect of their operations, including flight planning, scheduling, maintenance and customer service.

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Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Thorough pre-flight planning and continuous weather monitoring help mitigate icing risks. Understanding Icing Conditions in IFR Icing refers to the buildup of ice on aircraft surfaces while in flight. Knowing these classifications will allow you to make well-informed decisions when flight planning and while in the air.

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Inflight Pilot Training

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

The aviation industry has already welcomed AI-driven technologies that enhance flight planning, streamline air traffic management, and refine cockpit operations. Its applications span the industry, touching everything from the cockpit to the control tower, and its influence is growing by the day.

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Pilot Institute

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Flying at non-towered airports can feel like stepping into a space where youre both the pilot and air traffic controller. youll need to master the basics of situational awareness, traffic patterns, and CTAF communication can make non-towered operations not only manageable but smooth and predictable.

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Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

You’ve got to study from books, do tricky things in airplanes, and talk on the radio to air traffic controllers. A study schedule is like a flight plan, and you need one to help you organize, plan, and reach your goals. Celebrate Your Achievements Just remember, your flight training journey is unique.

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Inflight Pilot Training

AUGUST 6, 2024

These regulations cover everything from aircraft design and maintenance to pilot training and certification, air traffic control and passenger safety. Airlines also have dedicated teams of professionals who oversee every aspect of their operations, including flight planning, scheduling, maintenance and customer service.

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Inflight Pilot Training

MARCH 26, 2024

A cargo pilot’s duties may include performing pre-flight checks and inspections, communicating with air traffic control, loading and unloading cargo, and flying the aircraft. You must also follow strict safety procedures and regulations to ensure that the flight is conducted safely.

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Pilot Institute

DECEMBER 6, 2024

It helps break down the instructions from air traffic control into clear, easy-to-follow steps. Each letter stands for: C learance Limit R oute A ltitude F requency T ransponder Code When youre departing a busy airport on an IFR flight plan, having a system will keep you stay organized and consistent.

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Pilot Institute

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Talking to air traffic control (ATC) while flying IFR is challenging in the beginning, but with time and practice, you can master it! Knowing what to say, when to say it, and how to say it keeps you on track during your flight. You cant rely on visual cues to avoid other traffic – or even navigate accurately.

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Inflight Pilot Training

MAY 14, 2024

They’re both responsible for the safe operation of the aircraft, however the captain is the most senior pilot in the cockpit and ultimately responsible for the operation of the plane, flight planning, communicating with air traffic control and supervising crew.

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Pilot's Life Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Diverse Airspace: A Blend of Controlled and Uncontrolled Environments Tucson’s airspace presents a unique combination of controlled and uncontrolled areas, providing student pilots with a comprehensive training experience. Tucsons ideal flying conditions and controlled airspace make it the perfect location to learn.

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Photographic Logbook

OCTOBER 10, 2023

New Adventures in Flight Planning and Filing I decided to test-drive my PIN and the whole FRZ process for the first time as my annual fall solo flight in October of 2023. Any flight into the FRZ requires a FRZ flight plan. change the transponder to 1200) after terminating flight following or cancelling IFR.

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Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

A pilot deviation happens when you violate an FAA regulation or an instruction from Air Traffic Control (ATC). Pre-flight planning reduces surprises and supports safer flight operations. Make sure that you maintain a sterile cockpit during taxiing. Pilot deviations are incredibly stressful.

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Air Facts

JUNE 7, 2024

I thought that I would like to see for myself what was happening and use the training I had been given to assist the people in the cockpits doing the heavy lifting. The characterizations of what was going on over there were all over the place. Two months later, I was on my way to Vietnam. But the reality of the horror of war was also there.

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Jetwhine

JULY 1, 2024

If the co-pilot was lucky, the captain might let them work the radios and help with a few navigational duties, but the phrase “Gear up and Shut up” was considered a normal cockpit environment. This finding highlighted the role of communication, decision-making, and leadership in cockpit behavior and the resulting accidents.

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