Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The Pilot in Command is responsible for ensuring all equipment is functional before every flight. As the Pilot in Command (PIC), it’s your job to make sure everyone on board stays safe. Pilot Confidence : When you know your aircraft meets the legal standards, you can fly and focus on navigating safely.

Visual Flight Rules 89

Visual Flight Rules Altimeter Pilot in Command Instrument Flight Rules 89

Northstar VFR

AUGUST 25, 2024

It’s the responsibility of the pilot-in-command (PIC) to confirm that the inspections have been performed and the aircraft airworthy before conducting a flight. Civil Aviation Operations The FAA also mandates several inspections to be performed at regular intervals on civilian aircraft.

Annual Inspection 65

Annual Inspection VOR Instrument Flight Rules Altimeter 65

Northstar VFR

OCTOBER 27, 2024

What is the regulation concerning alcohol use for the pilot in command? Above 18,000’ MSL all aircraft set their altimeters to the standard pressure of 29.92. Precipitation fog : Forms when warm rain falls through cooler air which creates a dense and long-lasting fog. For your passengers? The common response is 60,000’ MSL.

Longitudinal Axis 78

Longitudinal Axis Pitot Tube Checkride Pilot 78

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. Before flying, a pilot must verify these inspections have been performed by looking in the maintenance logs. The easiest way to perform a self-assessment is by using the IMSAFE checklist. Let’s walk through it!

Pilot 74

Pilot Weather Checkride Annual Inspection 74

Air Facts

AUGUST 5, 2024

Let’s break it all down here: 400 feet of ceiling (broken/ overcast/obscured) means that you’ll remain under that cloud deck until your altimeter reads 5,200 feet and you will also need to have 2-1/4 miles of visibility. It’s your Pilot in Command responsibility under 91.103.

Density Altitude 98

Density Altitude Ceiling Runway Weather 98

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.

Clearance 52

Clearance Ceiling Airspace Classes Transponder 52

Pilot Institute

MAY 25, 2024

High-pressure conditions decrease altimeter accuracy, affecting terrain clearance and aircraft spacing. Here is an example of an FDC NOTAM (domestic format) asking pilots to verify the aircraft’s departure procedure is correct: ! FDC NOTAMs also provide information about TFRs and other special airspace.

NOTAMs 52

NOTAMs Runway UTC Federal Aviation Regulations 52