Air Facts

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Airline Pilots Continuing education is required for airline pilots. Most professional pilots will be required to complete a flight proficiency check, either in an actual aircraft, or in a simulator, every six to 12 months. Most professional pilots will be required to complete a flight proficiency check every six to 12 months.

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Pilot Wind Shear Airline Airlines 94

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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Weight-Shift-Control Air Traffic Control Aeronautical Decision-Making Density Altitude 114

Flight Training Central

MAY 28, 2024

If the wind is as shown by the landing direction indicator, the pilot should land on Runway 9 and expect a crosswind from the right. The recommended entry position to an airport traffic pattern is 45° to the base leg just below traffic pattern altitude. Pilot in command. Second in command.

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Crosswind Runway Clearance Air Traffic Control 98

Flight Training Central

MAY 1, 2024

How to become a pilot – a learn to fly checklist Who can be a pilot? How much does it cost to earn a pilot’s license? How to earn a flight training scholarship What’s the right pilot certificate: Sport, Recreational or Private Pilot? There are numerous jobs in aviation besides just airline pilot.

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Pilot in Command Pilot Airplanes Air Traffic Control 98

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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Weather Pilot Aeronautical Decision-Making Federal Aviation Regulations 52

Professional Pilot

AUGUST 8, 2024

Air traffic control instructions often lead to unstable approaches. The request to make a short approach or maintain a higher-than-normal speed to the final approach fix is the most common reason pilots don’t meet stable approach criteria. Challenger 604, G-IV Contributing Writer Pilatus PC-12 on approach at ORL.

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Approach Descent Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC) Runway 105

Ask Captain Lim

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Black Hawk on collision patch with CRJ 700 Could pilots of Flight5342have done anything differently to avoid the DC planecrash? This question from Quora explores whether the pilots of American Airlines Flight 5342 could have taken different actions to avoid the tragic collision.

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Pilot Runway Air Traffic Control AGL 59

Flight Training Central

JANUARY 12, 2024

As a student pilot, you will need a Student Pilot Certificate at some point during flight training program. Your Student Pilot Certificate You will need a Student Pilot Certificate before your first solo. When you will need it and how you can obtain it will vary based upon the type of training that you are doing.

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Pilot Pilot in Command Air Traffic Control Airplanes 52

Airspeed Junkie

JULY 18, 2023

United Airlines Grapples with Pilots Avoiding the Captain's Chair By Rajesh Kumar Singh CHICAGO, July 18 (Reuters) - United Airlines (UAL.O) first officer Phil Anderson has turned down opportunities to be promoted to captain as he does not want the unpredictable schedule that comes with the bigger paycheck. You have to have a captain."

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Pilot Air Traffic Control Airline Airlines 52

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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Pilot Airline Airlines Jet 52

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

According to FAA data, general aviation (GA) pilots are responsible for almost half of these events. Types: Operational, pilot, or vehicle/pedestrian deviations. There are three types of runway incursions: Operational Incidents Occur due to the action of an Air Traffic Controller.

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Runway Clearance Air Traffic Control Pilot 52

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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Weight-Shift-Control Air Traffic Control Weather Flight Plan 40

Northstar VFR

JULY 28, 2024

By Ally Melick CRJ Pilot, CFI-I, MEI The Federal Aviation Regulations / Aeronautical Information Manual (FAR/AIM) is the pilot’s bible. From picking a flight school to how many hours you can work as an airline pilot, the FAR AIM has all of the answers. A purchase of this two-in-one book is an essential for all pilots.

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Aeronautical Information Manual Federal Aviation Regulations Checkride Air Traffic Control 52

Flight Training Central

OCTOBER 25, 2024

As a Part 107 drone pilot (commercial operator), or as a recreational drone flyer, operations in Class G (uncontrolled) airspace are allowed without air traffic control permission. Operations in Class B, C, D and E (controlled) airspace require ATC approval.

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Air Traffic Control Flight Plan AGL Pilot in Command 52

Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

For an instrument pilot, though, there is one key difference between a smaller, non-towered airport and a larger one with an air traffic control tower: obtaining an IFR clearance. After takeoff, talk to Air Traffic Control (ATC) to transition into the en route environment.

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Clearance Air Traffic Control Airplanes Transponder 52

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The flight plan informs the Air Traffic Control (ATC) of your planned course, aircraft capability, and contingency plan. File an IFR flight plan if you cannot use visual references to fly safely or require traffic separation. If You’re Not Current: You cannot act as a pilot in command under IFR.

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Flight Plan Pilot Weather Approach 52

Vintage Aviation News

JANUARY 16, 2025

Being a pilot is far from a “learn it and forget it” endeavor; it requires ongoing practice and knowledge refreshment. A pilot whose abilities peak on the day of their checkride risks becoming a liability. A pilot whose abilities peak on the day of their checkride risks becoming a liability.

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Air Traffic Control Checkride Pilot in Command Pilot 116

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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Runway Pilot Visual Flight Rules Clearance 52

Flight Training Central

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Line up and wait is an air traffic control (ATC) procedure designed to position an aircraft onto the runway for an imminent departure in order to expedite the flow of traffic. When a pilot hears the ATC instruction LINE UP AND WAIT he is cleared to taxi onto the departure runway and position the aircraft for takeoff.

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Pilot Clearance Runway Pilot in Command 52

Photographic Logbook

JANUARY 25, 2025

Winter's Airport For pilots in the Northeast, one of the most eagerly anticipated events each year is the freezing of Alton Bay, a narrow, southerly oriented limb off the main body of New Hampshire's expansive Lake Winnipesaukee. Today would be his first landing on the ice as pilot in command. Photo by Ed. Joe asked.

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Runway Airplanes Threshold Approach 68

Inflight Pilot Training

APRIL 16, 2024

North America offers a vast and varied landscape for pilots to explore. If you’re thinking of making the trip north, here’s everything you need to know about flying into Canada as a private pilot, including customs and immigration requirements, necessary documents, aircraft regulations, and other tips for planning your trip.

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Air Defense Identification Zone Transponder Pilot Flight Plan 52

Plane and Pilot

MARCH 20, 2025

While the air traffic controllers spoke good English, the flight-planning officer on the ground did not. The controllers may insist, but you can point to this later when the bill is presented. We chose west to Chile, but that is the subject of an upcoming Plane & Pilot story. Get a name. No more has been heard.

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Air Traffic Control Pilot in Command Weather NOTAMs 74