Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Lets say youre cruising at 10,000 feet when Air Traffic Control (ATC) instructs you to “squawk 1200.” Pilots and ATCs daily use transponder codes, also known as squawk codes. Mode A sends squawk codes, Mode C adds altitude, and Mode S transmits detailed flight data. What Are Transponder Codes?

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Fear of Landing

MARCH 21, 2025

Memorial Bridge, where the helicopter may cross to join Route 5 or continue to turn over the Tidal Basin, is a compulsory reporting point: pilots must report to air traffic control that they have reached that position as they follow the shore of the Potomac. Both pilots in the CRJ held Air Transport Pilot Certificates.

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AV Web

JANUARY 1, 2025

Modern FMS platforms equipped with AI can analyze vast amounts of data, including weather conditions, air traffic, and aircraft performance metrics, to optimize flight paths in real-time. Predictive Maintenance AIs impact extends beyond flight operations into aircraft maintenance.

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

At this point, the pilots will contact ATC for push and start clearance , allowing the plane to be pushed back from its parking position (if applicable, depending on the airport) and to start its engines in sequence. Once this message is conveyed to the pilots, they disengage the aircraft’s parking brake, hence the ‘ wobble ’.

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Flexair

JULY 3, 2024

This article is invaluable for student pilots, aviation enthusiasts, and seasoned professionals aiming to master this critical communication tool. The ICAO alphabet helps pilots, air traffic controllers, and ground personnel accurately convey important information by using distinct code words for each letter.

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Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

But you’ll want to add a flight controller to utilize your simulators potential. A joystick is the most straightforward flight controller. It gives you more precise control of the aircraft than a mouse. Many sim pilots also purchase dedicated peripherals to control the rudder and engines.

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Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

You might have come across this term while studying for your written exam, or maybe it popped up on your sectional chart during flight planning. Key Takeaways TRSA airspace enhances safety with optional radar services for VFR pilots. It surrounds busy Class D airports and provides traffic advisories and sequencing.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 10, 2024

With a better understanding of the structure of the test, the material the exam covers, and some sample questions, you’ll be well on your way to becoming a commercial drone pilot. Courses like those offered by Altitude University , The Pilot Institute and ASA , for instance, include several graded practice exams and quizzes.

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Air Facts

AUGUST 30, 2024

Soaring Over the Rainbow Nation: A Journey as a South African Pilot Air Facts Journal I’m excited to share a bit about my journey as a pilot in the breathtakingly beautiful and diverse skies of South Africa. South Africa is filled with incredible sights, unique challenges, and a vibrant pilot community.

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Pilot's Life Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

A biennial flight review guide is more than a regulatory requirementits a crucial opportunity for pilots to refresh skills and stay sharp. The FAA mandates a review every 24 months, ensuring pilots remain proficient in regulations, safety procedures, and flight maneuvers.

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Pilot's Life Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2024

What is pilot ground school? Its the first essential step in your journey to becoming a certified pilot. Ground school is where youll learn the theory behind flyingeverything from aerodynamics to flight regulations and weather patterns. What Pilot Ground School Entails So, what is pilot ground school ?

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Flying Magazine

APRIL 26, 2024

It is not uncommon for air traffic control to pose this question to pilots on IFR flight plans approaching certain airports when the weather is VFR. In daylight, when the visibility is good, the winds calm, and the pilot familiar with the airport—and the approach is a straight in—the visual is no big deal.

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Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 6, 2024

Launch a successful career as a commercial pilot by learning essential skills in flight school. What makes a good pilot? Aviators have the great responsibility of navigating long distances in the air and getting themselves and passengers to their destinations safely. This quality can make or break an airline pilot.

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Fear of Landing

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Mooneys are amazing and Mooney pilots are maybe just a little bit crazy, is what Im saying. I want to start by apologising to all Mooney pilots for that, because their comparison to the pilot in this case was most unfair. The pilot that day was just a little bit crazy in completely his own way.

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Flight Training Central

JUNE 17, 2024

Flight Following is an aircraft flying under VFR that is taking advantage of Air Traffic Control (ATC) services. If “flight following” is a new term, don’t worry, you’re not alone. Bottom line is that it’s a service that every VFR pilot should take advantage of and it could even be a lifesaver.

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AV Web

MAY 22, 2024

It involved an in-flight breakup, and the pilot was a doctor. This is often the result of the aircraft picking up excessive airspeed as a result of pilot disorientation in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), followed by an abrupt pitch-up after exiting the bottom of the cloud.

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Airspeed Junkie

AUGUST 1, 2024

A Day in the Life of Commercial Pilots: Responsibilities and Challenges Ever wondered what it takes to be a commercial pilot? These professionals, known as commercial pilots, are responsible for flying aircraft, ensuring passenger safety, and managing various in-flight tasks. What Defines a Commercial Pilot?

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Universal Weather

JULY 30, 2024

This update simplifies access to Controller Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC) by eliminating the need for prior authorization. However, to participate, operators must ensure their aircraft meet specific avionics requirements, which are crucial for maintaining efficient communication between pilots and air traffic control.

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Plane and Pilot

JULY 3, 2024

They include key points, such as avoiding distractions, trying to predict risks ahead, not assuming others will do what you would in a particular situation, being aware of other vehicles, signaling, and being careful at intersections just in case the other drivers fail to stop for signs or traffic lights.

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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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AV Web

MAY 22, 2024

It involved an in-flight breakup; and the pilot was a doctor. This is often the result of the aircraft picking up excessive airspeed as a result of pilot disorientation in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), followed by an abrupt pitch-up after exiting the bottom of the cloud.

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Inflight Pilot Training

APRIL 9, 2024

As a private pilot, you’re able to explore the world from the comfort of your small airplane. Flying into Mexico with a private pilot license (PPL) is a great way to explore the country’s beautiful landscapes and rich culture. Proper Pilot Licensing First, let’s make sure you have the skills and qualifications to fly into mexico.

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Jetwhine

MARCH 18, 2024

It took some time to explain why airline pilots have an easier time flying than those flying prop planes like ag aircraft. And the airline pilot is the member of a two-pilot team, each of whom have clearly defined duties and responsibilities. Scott Spangler, Editor

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Pilot Institute

DECEMBER 6, 2024

CRAFT is a simple way pilots remember their IFR clearance. It helps break down the instructions from air traffic control into clear, easy-to-follow steps. How do pilots avoid chaos? Plus, itll ensure youre following the flow of traffic planned by the ATC. Why Is CRAFT Important for Pilots?

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Simple Flying

JANUARY 9, 2025

Holding is a fundamental skill that all pilots learn and perfect during their basic training. In normal airline operations, holding becomes much less routine.

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Pilot Institute

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

Key Takeaways An aircraft dispatcher coordinates flights, ensuring safety and efficiency from the ground. This includes checking the weather, creating flight plans, and communicating with pilots. Aircraft dispatchers are also responsible for issuing flight plans. This is where aircraft dispatchers come in.

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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

Becoming a commercial airline pilot is a dream for many people who are looking for a challenging and rewarding career. With the increasing demand for pilots in the industry, it’s an opportunity that promises exciting travel opportunities, a lucrative salary and top-notch benefits.

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Inflight Pilot Training

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

With rapid advancements in automation, machine learning, and autonomous systems, a question looms large over the skies: Will AI replace pilots? The aviation industry has already welcomed AI-driven technologies that enhance flight planning, streamline air traffic management, and refine cockpit operations.

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Flightworx

MAY 21, 2024

When it comes to flight logistics and aviation management, the cause is less important than the solution. Airline pilots, airport staff, and air traffic control must be quick, adaptable, and collaborative in the hopes of avoiding such a domino effect. How do flight diversions impact the running of an airport?

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Flyertalk

JUNE 6, 2024

Today’s reporting is limited to pilots reporting areas of turbulence to air traffic controllers and dispatchers. That data may then get passed on before flights, but it is not integrated into flight planning systems or necessarily shared between airlines.

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Plane and Pilot

JANUARY 23, 2025

My first flight as a student pilot several years back was unforgettable. It was a discovery flightor disco flight, as it is sometimes calledat a small flight school near my house. Listening to air traffic control (ATC) chatter was fascinating but challenging with the low-quality, borrowed headset I used.

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Aviators of Tomorrow

JUNE 13, 2023

Cross-country flying is an exhilarating adventure that allows you to soar above landscapes and experience the freedom of the open air. Whether you’re a seasoned pilot or a novice looking to embark on your first long-distance flight, careful planning and execution are vital to ensure a successful trip.

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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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Inflight Pilot Training

AUGUST 6, 2024

Maybe you’re a traveling businessperson , a plane owner or a private pilot yourself and trying to decide which mode of transportation is better for your upcoming trip. These regulations cover everything from aircraft design and maintenance to pilot training and certification, air traffic control and passenger safety.

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Professional Pilot

MARCH 6, 2025

At that time, the air mail service employed 745 people, which included a small group of dispatchers. Initially, the dispatchers job was straightforward ensuring that a de Havilland DH4 aircraft was available and serviceable, the pilot was properly qualified, and the weather was suitable for air delivery.

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Pilot Institute

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Class C airspace is important for traffic separation between aircraft while flying. But before you can enter it, there are many important rules and concepts that as a pilot you must understand. Before entering Class C airspace, pilots must receive clearance from Air Traffic Control (ATC).

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