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10 Commercial Pilot Oral Exam Questions and How to Answer Them

Northstar VFR

Mostly affects runways found next to bodies of water. 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. Steam fog : Forms when cold and dry air moves over warm water. For your passengers? Technically, it’s FL600.

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What Are NOTAMs? Notices to Air Missions Explained

Pilot Institute

An airport has closed a runway/taxiway/apron for maintenance. A Real-Life Example Pilots who do not review NOTAMS before flight put themselves (and others) in danger. In 2007, an ATPL-rated pilot with 27,500 hours failed to check the NOTAMs at his destination airport. This tells pilots where the NOTAM applies.

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Pilot’s aviation app directory – 2025 Edition

iPad Pilot News

Airbus FlySmart Airbus offers a collection of apps for pilots to assistwith performance planning, maintenance and other operational guidance when flying these airplanes. Altimeter+ Calculates the altitude of your current location via GPS, or from the built-in barometer included on newer iPhones and iPads.Offers Apple Watch app.

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Class B Airspace Explained

Pilot Institute

Airports such as ATL and JFK have multiple runways and cover around 5,000 acres of land. 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 sport pilot certificate with 14 CFR § 61.325 endorsements.

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Budget Buys and Early Bye-Bye’s

Air Facts

Next you look at NOTAM’s once again and notice that Runways 8R and 26L are closed. And a quick check of the ATIS on your trusty Sporty’s handheld VHF radio reveals that Runways 35 is currently in use. It’s your Pilot in Command responsibility under 91.103. Why would anyone want to do that?