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Who is the pilot in command of your aircraft?

Air Facts

is one of the simplest and best known federal aviation regulations, and it clearly defines the most essential job as a pilot: to be the boss for the entire flight. Being able to communicate clearly and efficiently is always helpful in aviation, but IFR flying makes it mandatory. Then a strange thing happened.

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What Are NOTAMs? Notices to Air Missions Explained

Pilot Institute

Checking NOTAMs before flight is required by Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR 91.103). The Purpose of NOTAMs A Notice to Air Mission (NOTAM) is a bulletin issued by a country’s aviation authority. High-pressure conditions decrease altimeter accuracy, affecting terrain clearance and aircraft spacing.

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