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Electronic flight bag legal briefing for pilots—2024 edition

iPad Pilot News

Here we’ll cover the applicable Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) and Advisory Circulars (ACs). It mostly pertains to airlines and the use of PEDs by passengers (think cell phones and laptops). By self-briefing, pilots can often improve their knowledge of weather and aeronautical information.”

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Top 10 apps for Student Pilots

iPad Pilot News

Top 10 apps for Student Pilots iPad Pilot News The iPad is a great tool for pilots of all skill levels, from airline captains to student pilots. Almost all of these apps use the same data (from the National Weather Service), so it’s mostly how this data is presented that distinguishes apps from each other. in the App Store.

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Top 10 apps for Student Pilots

iPad Pilot News

Top 10 apps for Student Pilots iPad Pilot News The iPad is a great tool for pilots of all skill levels, from airline captains to student pilots. Almost all of these apps use the same data (from the National Weather Service), so it’s mostly how this data is presented that distinguishes apps from each other. in the App Store.

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What to Expect When Learning to Fly

Flying Magazine

There are 15 experience requirements listed in the Federal Aviation Regulations/Aeronautical Information Manual (FAR/AIM) rule book under Part 61.87 Understand that most CFIs do the job to build their experience for other jobs, like the airlines. We can’t control the weather. Don’t skimp on this.

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Part 61 vs Part 141: What’s the Difference?

Pilot Institute

The CFR is a collection of the general and permanent rules published by federal departments and agencies in the Federal Register. Of the 50 titles that make up the CFR, Title 14 has the federal regulation governing aeronautics and space. The FARs comprise parts, or sections, each regulating a certain aspect of aviation.

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Aircraft Dispatcher Job Requirements

Pilot Institute

Dispatchers are often considered “pilots on the ground” and play an important part in airlines. In an airline environment, pilots have many responsibilities. Flight dispatchers also communicate with pilots and update them about weather, turbulence, and other variables that could affect their flight. What Does a Dispatcher Do?

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What is the FAR/AIM? And Why is It Important?

Northstar VFR

For those who aren’t well versed in using the heavy, nausea inducing and all encompassing federal guideline booklet, let’s take a look and break it down so that the FAR/AIM goes from being a phonebook catastrophe to your biggest asset. The first part, the ‘FAR’, stands for Federal Aviation Regulations. As simple as that.