Pilot Institute

MARCH 17, 2025

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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Pilot Institute

MARCH 6, 2025

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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Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

An IFR flight plan is similar to a roadmap through the clouds. The flight plan informs the Air Traffic Control (ATC) of your planned course, aircraft capability, and contingency plan. Unlike Visual Flight Rules (VFR), filing an IFR flight plan is mandatory for all IFR flights.

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Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Two mistakes you’ll want to try your best to avoid are a pilot deviation or a runway incursion. A pilot deviation happens when you violate an FAA regulation or an instruction from Air Traffic Control (ATC). Pilot deviations are incredibly stressful.

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Inflight Pilot Training

APRIL 16, 2024

Pilot Documents To fly into Canada, the pilot in command must have a valid passport, a pilot certificate with an English proficient endorsement, a medical certificate and a restricted radiotelephone operator’s permit. Canada border to be in communication with Air Traffic Control (ATC) via a discrete squawk code.

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