Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Key Takeaways A-TOMATO-FLAMES and FLAPS are easy ways to remember required equipment for VFR flights. The Pilot in Command is responsible for ensuring all equipment is functional before every flight. Knowing required equipment could prevent emergencies and ensure safer flights. What Is A-TOMATO-FLAMES?

Visual Flight Rules 98

Visual Flight Rules Altimeter Pilot in Command Instrument Flight Rules 98

Pilot Institute

JANUARY 24, 2025

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.

Clearance 52

Clearance Pilot in Command Ceiling Weather 52

Northstar VFR

AUGUST 25, 2024

The list of inspections gets longer if the aircraft is for compensation/for hire, or if flown under instrument flight rules (IFR). Most of these checks can even be done as the airplane is sitting at the gate because they are minimally invasive, require less tools, and take fewer maintenance personnel.

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Annual Inspection VOR Instrument Flight Rules Altimeter 63

Airspeed Junkie

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The student pilot certificate allows individuals to fly solo under the supervision of an instructor but does not permit carrying passengers. This certificate is the foundation upon which future pilot training is built, providing the first taste of flying as a pilot in command during solo flights.

Pilot 52

Pilot Instrument Flight Rules Weather Center of Gravity 52

Pilot Institute

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Many factors could prevent the controller from providing this service, such as: Radar Limitations Traffic Volume Controller Workload Frequency Congestion The workload-permitting service makes flight following different from Instrument Flight Rule (IFR) flights. Be the Pilot in Command (PIC).

Transponder 52

Transponder Weather Pilot Clearance 52

Pilot Institute

APRIL 24, 2024

Class B airspace is also charted on VFR Sectionals and instrument flight rules (IFR) Enroute Low Altitude charts. Pilot Requirements You’re allowed to enter Class B airspace only if: The PIC (Pilot in Command) holds at least a private pilot certificate. ADS-B Out inside the Mode C Veil.

Clearance 52

Clearance Ceiling Airspace Classes Transponder 52

Pilot Institute

MAY 25, 2024

JFK 09/317 JFK TWY WA BTN TWY A AND TWY B CLSD 2309191827-PERM FDC NOTAM Flight Data Center (FDC) NOTAMs outline changes affecting instrument flight rules (IFR) operations. These include changes made to instrument approaches, STARs, SIDs, and IFR airways.

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NOTAMs UTC Runway Federal Aviation Regulations 52