Air Facts

MAY 13, 2024

If not, let me refresh your memory: “ The pilot in command of an aircraft is directly responsible for, and is the final authority as to, the operation of that aircraft. ” When I first started my primary training, my CFI was mainly focused on developing my “P-Skills”–learning to actually fly the airplane. You’re the boss.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 10, 2024

1: According to 14 CFR Part 107, the remote pilot in command (PIC) of a small unmanned aircraft planning to operate within Class C airspace: A. 1: When operating an unmanned airplane, the remote pilot should consider that the load factor on the wings may be increased any time that the: A. remote pilot in command B.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 16, 2024

The teams consist of at least two female pilots. Each team flies a normally aspirated, piston-powered airplane in visual flight conditions during daylight hours. To qualify for the race, they must hold at least a private pilot certificate and have 100 hours as pilot in command (PIC).

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Pilot's Life Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

As a holder of the airline transport pilot certification, you can act as pilot in command (PIC) of large multi-engine airplanes, including turbojet aircraft. You can also qualify for most regional airline pilot jobs or work as a co-pilot (second in command). Gain cross-country experience.

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Inspire

JULY 3, 2019

This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, the crew was joined by Scaled Composites test pilots Evan Thomas and Zach Reeder to discuss the first flight of Stratolaunch. Evan flew Stratolaunch, the largest airplane by wingspan to ever fly, and Zach was the pilot in command of the chase plane, a Citation.

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Northstar VFR

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

It’s vital that we take an honest look at our capacity for pilot-in-command responsibilities before each flight. Not only are we making checks on equipment and systems, but we’re also confirming our proficiency to fly the airplane. The easiest way to perform a self-assessment is by using the IMSAFE checklist.

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Northstar VFR

AUGUST 4, 2024

Training Requirements for the Instrument Rating 50 hours of cross-country flight time as pilot in command, of which 10 hours must have been in an airplane 40 hours of actual or simulated instrument time on the areas of operation listed in 61.65(c) If your safety pilot is also building time, you can switch seats.

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NAFI

DECEMBER 17, 2023

You know whether or not you see “pilot in command” coming from them. I don’t know about you, but sharing the sky with (or potentially being on the aft side of a locked flight deck door behind) “the world’s okayest pilot” makes my skin crawl. You know their study skills, their habits, their strengths, their weaknesses.

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Northstar VFR

AUGUST 25, 2024

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. Depending on the maintenance specifications required by the FAA for that airplane, these checks commonly happen after 24-60 hours of flight time.

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Northstar VFR

AUGUST 18, 2024

Here are some important things to know about the latest Private Pilot ACS update: CURRENT VERSION: FAA-S-ACS-6C First, you need to verify you are training to the current version. If you do a Google search for “Private Pilot ACS” you might see multiple documents. Owner/Operator and pilot-in-command responsibilities PA.I.D.K6

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Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Flying a light airplane offers access to thousands more airports than the airlines serve, which means you can land closer to your destination, avoid long taxi routes, and save time. After reading back the clearance, the pilot would run to the airplane, fire up the engine, and try to get airborne before the clearance expired.

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Northstar VFR

JULY 28, 2024

When you’re building time in the airplane and you're not sure whether you should log it as day or night, these definitions may come in handy! The FAA emphasizes using all of your resources from approved material such as the Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (PHAK), the Airplane Flying Handbook AFH), and most importantly the FAR/AIM.

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Vintage Aviation News

MAY 26, 2024

He joined the B-29 Doc flight crew after five years as an aircraft commander, pilot in command, and instructor pilot for B-29 Fifi with the Commemorative Air Force. needed a Chief Pilot to oversee the pilots, flight crews, and movement of the historic warbird.

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Northstar VFR

JUNE 22, 2023

While the integrity of the aircraft is extremely vital to the flight, a vast majority of pilots overlook other tasks that should be a part of a good preflight. In §91.103, it states: Each pilot in command shall, before beginning a flight, become familiar with all available information concerning that flight.

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Pilot Institute

JULY 3, 2024

The FAA issues several different pilot licenses, from student pilot to airline transport pilot. A PPL is a certificate that allows you to act as a private pilot in command of an aircraft. If you’re looking to fly recreationally, a PPL is for you. The FAA issues you a permanent license at a later date.

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iPad Pilot News

MAY 14, 2024

Aimed at Part 91 operators, VFR or IFR EFBs can be used in all phases of flight in lieu of paper when: The EFB is the functional equivalent of the paper material The EFB data is current and valid Pilots should consider placement issues such as stowage during takeoff or landing, and the operation of an unsecured EFB. Our suggestion?

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Flying Magazine

MAY 16, 2024

Today, the FAA requires airline pilots to have at least 1,500 hours (or 1,000 through a limited number of approved flight training programs) and to complete an ATP-CTP training program before they can take the controls of an airliner—a change that resulted from the Colgan Air crash in 2009. FM: What tips do you have for that first interview?

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Pilot Institute

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

When you’re not in the airplane, practice talking to ATC with our Radio Communications Made Easy course. Be the Pilot in Command (PIC). (Airport identification code, requested altitude, course heading, etc.) Practice radio calls. Listen for your identification.

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Photographic Logbook

JUNE 15, 2024

The NTSB ruled the cause of the crash to be the instructor's decision to launch into poor weather conditions, putting the blame with the pilot in command exactly where it belonged. Tragically, her instructor's Cessna Cardinal crashed after departing into severe weather from Cheyenne, Wyoming.

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Air Facts

AUGUST 26, 2024

What matters for VFR proficiency: better landings Air Facts Journal Earlier this year I argued that if IFR pilots wanted to prevent accidents, they should focus on the most boring of skills: basic attitude instrument flying. That means every day in the summer somewhere between two and five airplanes are damaged—just on landing!

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Air Facts

JUNE 24, 2024

Ignore the YouTube crash detectives—it’s usually pilot error Air Facts Journal When a high performance airplane crashes in IMC, the self-proclaimed experts on social media quickly spin elaborate theories about autopilot failure, in-flight icing, structural failure, carbon monoxide poisoning, or some other incredibly rare cause.

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Professional Pilot

MAY 13, 2024

We do a lot of patient work with our airplanes all over the country,” says Director of Aviation Operations Kent Johnson. “We Johnson splits his daily activities between flying, working on FAA-related duties, and coordinating activities with 60 pilots and maintenance personnel. We do about 4000 patient transports every year.”

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Professional Pilot

MAY 13, 2024

We do a lot of patient work with our airplanes all over the country,” says Director of Aviation Operations Kent Johnson. “We Johnson splits his daily activities between flying, working on FAA-related duties, and coordinating activities with 60 pilots and maintenance personnel. We do about 4000 patient transports every year.”

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Inflight Pilot Training

MAY 14, 2024

In order to become a major airline pilot, you’ll need to obtain an airline transport pilot (ATP) license – this certifies that you’ve received the proper training and are qualified to safely fly passengers. Some companies may also require a bachelor’s degree or other post-secondary education.

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Pilot Institute

APRIL 24, 2024

Pilot Requirements You’re allowed to enter Class B airspace only if: The PIC (Pilot in Command) holds at least a private pilot certificate. The PIC holds a recreational pilot certificate and meets the requirements of 14 CFR § 61.101. The PIC holds a sport pilot certificate with 14 CFR § 61.325 endorsements.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 7, 2024

Both pilots were in their early 30s and were Polish nationals. Both held FAA private pilot certificates based on their Polish certificates. They were relative novices, with 210 hours total time between them, only 130 as pilot in command (PIC). By the time they boarded the airplane, it too had set.

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Pilot's Life Blog

APRIL 12, 2024

Large commercial aircraft types have varying mechanisms and operating methods the pilot in command must know. When a pilot earns a type rating for a specific aircraft, they have the certification and knowledge to operate the commercial jet. The simulator experience puts you in the pilot seat without piloting a real craft.

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Plane and Pilot

JULY 2, 2024

The problem is, there’s more than this one limitation involved in the average flight, beyond just the perils that can be met by our piloting ability. We need to consider the full range of hazards we’re facing, and that involves more than just assessing the pilot’s ability. Stay honest in your relationship with the airplane.

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Pilot Job Central

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Some aerial photography operations have airplanes specially outfitted with advanced camera gear. Aerial photography is often done by fixed base operators that hire pilots for other duties. So it will sometimes be one of the many positions a pilot will fill rather than a standalone job. Instrument rating.

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Air Facts

AUGUST 5, 2024

The Warrior has introduced countless people to the joys of light airplanes. East Coast airplanes don’t belong in Colorado, unless your plans always take you East of I-25. Second, even if you are a VFR only pilot, it doesn’t hurt to look at some of the information that we’ve just been discussing. I feel badly for him.

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Flight Training Central

AUGUST 5, 2024

Or you may decide your first international pilot-in-command experience would be best served as part of a guided tour. There are many companies that specialize in guiding pilots to exotic destinations with the added benefit and fun of being part of an aviation group with an expert guide who will handle most of the paperwork.

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Professional Pilot

AUGUST 8, 2024

The second in command (SIC) suggested S-turns to lose altitude and speed, but the pilot in command (PIC) responded, “Nah, we got it.” miles from the runway and at an altitude of 900 ft, the aircraft was not fully configured for landing and was 39 kts above ref speed.

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Adventures of Cap'n Aux

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Any solo flight student knows that, to legally fly an airplane, you need two things: A pilot’s license, and An Aviation Medical certificate. Without both of these, a pilot is grounded. In the case of a solo student, the pilot’s solo license and medical certificate are combined.

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CFI Academy

AUGUST 16, 2024

Have logged at least 15 hours of flight time as Pilot in Command (PIC) in the aircraft category and class you wish to instruct. Receive Spin Awareness training from an authorized instructor.

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Flying Magazine

APRIL 25, 2024

I don’t have such a story since I am always diligent about minimizing my exposure to adverse weather when I am the pilot in command (PIC). While we were sitting in the airplane on the morning of the flight, the pilot received his IFR clearance, which kept us on the eastern route.

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Pilot Institute

MAY 25, 2024

FAR 91.103 states, “A pilot in command shall, before beginning a flight, become familiar with all available information concerning that flight.” NOTAMs and Preflight Planning We know that not checking NOTAMs before flight can cause accidents. But did you know that it also goes against Federal Aviation Regulations?

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Pilot Job Central

OCTOBER 1, 2023

This varies by program, but it behoves applicants to research programs to ensure they won’t fall through the cracks and will finish the training as competent pilots. Total immersion programs have higher airplane rental rates, and higher flight instructor rates. The cost to complete flight training can be much higher.

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