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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. Make sure your expectations match reality before you blast off on a single-pilot IFR flight. George works for you.

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A Comprehensive Guide to Types of Weather Briefings

Northstar VFR

By Lisa Thornton, CFII & Airline First Officer As pilots we are required to adhere to rules and regulations outlined by the FAA. Knowing the current and predicted weather along our route of flight is part of that responsibility as a Pilot in Command.

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The Starlink era is here—will we regret it?

Air Facts

This can be combined with non-weather data for smarter decision-making. This can be combined with non-weather data for smarter decision-making. Trying to find a gap in a line of weather? Of course these examples only affect the pilot. Pull up FlightAware and see where everyone else is going.

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Air Transat flight dispatchers vote 100% to strike

World Airline News

Canadian Airline Dispatchers Association (CALDA) issued this statement: Airline Dispatchers at Air Transat represented by the Canadian Airline Dispatchers Association (CALDA) have given their association a resounding 100% strike mandate in their negotiations with Air Transat.

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Is It Hard To Be A Pilot? – The Surprising Truth

Pilot Institute

Hold a Private Pilot License (PPL). Flight Training: Part 61: Minimum 250 total flight hours, including: 100 hours as Pilot-in-Command (PIC). Look up airline pilot positions at job posting sites; youll find that the average requirements are either thousands of flight hours or advanced ratings and certifications.

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Joyride on Air Do Boeing 767-300ER: Part 2 CTS-HND

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

There wasn't a lot of options for me as the likes of Starflyer and Fuji Dream Airlines do not fly on this route so in the end I decided to stick with Air Do and the 767-300ER and taking a risk of flying back on the same aircraft. The history of Japanese aviation This history includes the cabin crew uniform of various airlines.

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Pro Track: Finding Your Way to an Airline Pilot Career

Flying Magazine

However, the path you take—as we noted in the first feature in this section—requires more of you than simply obtaining a pilot certificate. Pia Bergqvist (PB): I grew up in Sweden and dreamed of being a pilot since I was 8 years old. FM: When you committed to the pursuit, how did you identify the airline(s) you wanted to aim for?

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