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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. Asking ATC for any recent PIREPS. (Pay

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Pilot’s aviation app directory – 2025 Edition

iPad Pilot News

This app lets you know at a glance if you are legal to fly as pilot in command by keeping track of your flight review, medical status and recent flight experience. Flighty This app was designed with airline passengers in mind to help track flights using the latest iOS app display and notification features. Are you current?

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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. Airline travel was still in its infancy during the 1930s, and the public had many reservations about flying. Under these regulations, having a dispatcher is required.

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Budget Buys and Early Bye-Bye’s

Air Facts

That big day finally arrives, and not being able to contain yourself for much longer, you decide to bite the bullet and fly down via the airlines. Following a check of the weather, NOTAMS and TFR’s, you are confronted with some decisions to make. It’s your Pilot in Command responsibility under 91.103.

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Intermountain Life Flight

Professional Pilot

When hiring pilots, requirements include a minimum of 3000 hours TT and experience in the medical field, although most applicants who join the aviation unit have closer to 5000 hours. Once hired, the company has a pilot development program in which second-in-command (SIC) pilots train to meet pilot-in-command (PIC) standards.

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Intermountain Life Flight

Professional Pilot

When hiring pilots, requirements include a minimum of 3000 hours TT and experience in the medical field, although most applicants who join the aviation unit have closer to 5000 hours. Once hired, the company has a pilot development program in which second-in-command (SIC) pilots train to meet pilot-in-command (PIC) standards.

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Argentina Time

Plane and Pilot

We have found that weather and NOTAM reports in South America range from excellent to none. The systems and services are heavily weighted toward airlines and corporate turbines. Moral of the story: Be the pilot in command. The post Argentina Time appeared first on Plane & Pilot Magazine. Have a nice day.