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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). 50 hours of cross-country flight time. One daytime and one nighttime cross-country flight (each 2 hours, >100 NM straight-line distance).

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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. Air Transat aircraft photo gallery: Screenshot

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Do I really need to use Airplane Mode on my iPad or iPhone?

iPad Pilot News

iPad Pilot News One of the most common questions we hear as pilots is, “Do I really need to put my phone in Airplane Mode?” ” The airlines have been saying yes for years, but many travelers think this advice is outdated and it’s safe to ignore. Is that true in a small airplane? Here’s our advice.

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Electronic flight bag legal briefing for pilots—2024 edition

iPad Pilot News

It mostly pertains to airlines and the use of PEDs by passengers (think cell phones and laptops). This AC also points out that cell phones and LTE-enabled iPads, while prohibited from use in flight by FCC regulations, are allowed to be used in aircraft while on the ground (ie, for picking up a clearance or filing a flight plan).

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Pilot’s aviation app directory – 2025 Edition

iPad Pilot News

Air Navigation Pro This flight planning and GPS navigation app is designed for VFR pilots and offers international support, including charts for the US, Europe, South America and more. FlashPass eAPIS Pilots flying internationally across any US bordermust submit passenger manifests to US Customs. Are you current?

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Pilot Career Salaries: How Much Can You Make At The Airlines?

Inflight Pilot Training

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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Schedulers and dispatchers

Professional Pilot

In 1925, the US Post Office contracted with airlines to transport the mail, thus transferring responsibilities to airline dispatchers. By 1928, dispatchers had the ability to communicate directly with in-flight aircraft, providing weather updates and field conditions at the destination.