Pilot Institute

JANUARY 27, 2025

The six primary instruments (the six-pack) are the Attitude Indicator (AI), Heading Indicator (HI), Turn Coordinator, Airspeed Indicator, Altimeter, and the Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI). Pitot-Static Instruments The instruments that use the pitot-static system are the airspeed indicator, altimeter, and Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI).

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Pitot Tube Altimeter Instrument Flight Rules Descent 52

Northstar VFR

AUGUST 25, 2024

These required inspections are vitally important to the safe operation of general aviation aircraft, so even student pilots are required to know the basics to pass a Private Pilot checkride. There are a few exceptions when the aircraft can be flown outside of this timeframe, such as when a special flight permit is issued.

Annual Inspection 65

Annual Inspection VOR Instrument Flight Rules Altimeter 65

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

Before RNAV, pilots had to rely on radios (NAVAIDs) and antennas on the ground such as VORs (Very High-Frequency Omnidirectional Range) and NDBs (Non-Directional Beacons). These systems are common in commercial airplanes, but theyre starting to appear in newer general aviation airplanes too. Cross-check your instruments.

Approach 52

Approach Pilot Descent Airplanes 52

Pilot Institute

APRIL 24, 2024

Keeping jet traffic safe alongside slower general aviation aircraft is harder still. If flying under IFR, you’ll need a VOR or TACAN receiver, or an RNAV system (GPS). That’s a considerable detour for small general aviation aircraft. You don’t want an incorrect altimeter setting to cause an airspace incursion.

Clearance 52

Clearance Ceiling Airspace Classes Transponder 52