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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. Little by little, your authority as PIC can be eroded until no one is actually in command.

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Pilot’s Bucket List: 11 Must-Do Adventures After Earning Your Pilot’s License

Air Facts

When you think about it, this is probably one of the main reasons you learned to flythe unbelievable freedom and possibilities that come with the title “pilot in command.” ” Everyone’s dream list will vary, but let me suggest 11 things that every pilot should do with their license. 100 hamburger flight.

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Unstable approaches

Professional Pilot

Challenger 604, G-IV Contributing Writer Pilatus PC-12 on approach at ORL. 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.

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

iPad Pilot News

Do I really need to use Airplane Mode on my iPad or iPhone? 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?” Is that true in a small airplane? And what is Airplane Mode anyway? And what is Airplane Mode anyway?

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What Is Special VFR (SVFR) and How Can You Use It?

Pilot Institute

Special VFR Minimums To request special VFR, you need the following (FAR 91.157): 1 SM visibility Stay clear of clouds Thats not a whole lot of restriction, and requesting special VFR is very much a judgment call from the Pilot in Command (PIC). Once again, the judgment call will be yours as the Pilot in Command.

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Pilot Safety Simplified: Proficiency vs. Currency Explained

Pilot Institute

Well examine why they should always go hand-in-hand and how you can improve your skills to become a more capable pilot. Key Takeaways Currency ensures a pilot meets FAA legal requirements to act as pilot-in-command. Proficiency is a pilots ability to fly skillfully and safely beyond legal minimums.

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Safety Pilot Explained: How to Log Your Time and Stay Legal

Pilot Institute

But who qualifies as a safety pilot? They must: Hold at least a private pilot certificate. Have a current medical certificate to act as pilot-in-command. In addition to meeting these requirements, the aircraft must be equipped with dual controls or a mechanism allowing the safety pilot to take over if needed.

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