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Air traffic controller suspended after planes almost collide at Mumbai Airport

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[link] pic.twitter.com/O1ccRpJn39 — Flightradar24 (@flightradar24) June 9, 2024 An IndiGo spokesperson told the Times of India that the IndiGo flight from Indore was given a landing clearance by the air traffic control tower.

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Who is the pilot in command of your aircraft?

Air Facts

Who is the pilot in command of your aircraft? Air Facts Journal The pilot in command of an aircraft is directly responsible for, and is the final authority as to, the operation of that aircraft. Little by little, your authority as PIC can be eroded until no one is actually in command. George works for you.

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Cockpit Voice Recorder Inoperable In Philadelphia Jet Crash

AV Web

Investigators noted that while the Learjet 55 crew were in communication with air traffic controllers, no distress calls were made before the accident. The NTSB report also highlighted that both pilots held a type rating for the Learjet 55. A cause of the crash has not been determined.

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What Is Special VFR (SVFR) and How Can You Use It?

Pilot Institute

Special VFR is a clearance issued by Air Traffic Control (ATC) that allows pilots to operate in weather conditions below the standard VFR minimums. Once again, the judgment call will be yours as the Pilot in Command. A common question asked is: can a student pilot request a special VFR?

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Drone Lingo Simplified: Acronyms Every Pilot Needs To Know

Pilot Institute

FAA Federal Aviation Administration The FAA is the US federal government agency in charge of aviation standards, air traffic control, airspace safety, and the certification of personnel and aircraft. This means that, in most cases, a drone pilot flying in FPV will need a visual observer nearby.

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Safety Pilot Explained: How to Log Your Time and Stay Legal

Pilot Institute

Theyre there to ensure safety when another pilots vision is restricted, like when youre in a simulated instrument flight. Instead, they monitor the airspace, communicate with air traffic control if necessary, and step in to prevent potential hazards. They act in the capacity of a backup pilot.

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What Are Common Part 107 Test Questions?

Flying Magazine

1: According to 14 CFR Part 107, how may a remote pilot operate an unmanned aircraft in Class C airspace? The remote pilot must have prior authorization from the Air Traffic Control (ATC) facility having jurisdiction over that airspace. 2: Which technique should a remote pilot use to scan for traffic?