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Ten Types of Aviation Maintenance Checks

Northstar VFR

V: VOR INSPECTION (FAR 91.171) For any flight operated under instrument flight rules (IFR) using a VOR navigation system, the VOR must be routinely checked/maintained, and an operational check performed within the previous 30 days. One major difference is that any A&P technician can endorse the inspection.

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Complete Preflight Checklists All Pilots Need

Northstar VFR

Before flying, a pilot must verify these inspections have been performed by looking in the maintenance logs.

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Passing Your Private Pilot Check Ride Requires the Right Preparation

Flying Magazine

Avoid this situation by sitting down with your CFI and going through the logbooks to verify the aircraft is airworthy, using the acronym AAV1ATE as your guide (ADs complied with, annual inspections, VOR every 30 days, 100-hour, altimeter/pitot static system every 24 calendar months, transponder every 24 calendar months, ELT check).

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ATC Communications: What to Say, and When

Plane and Pilot

There are a wide variety of options on the market, ranging from simple radios to units with GPS/VOR navigation features and full ILS capabilities. Closed traffic Aircraft does not plan to leave traffic pattern Go ahead Proceed with your message – does not refer to any movement.

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ATC Communications: What to Say, and When

Plane and Pilot

There are a wide variety of options on the market, ranging from simple radios to units with GPS/VOR navigation features and full ILS capabilities. Closed traffic Aircraft does not plan to leave traffic pattern Go ahead Proceed with your message – does not refer to any movement.

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Class B Airspace Explained

Pilot Institute

If flying under IFR, you’ll need a VOR or TACAN receiver, or an RNAV system (GPS). You don’t want an incorrect altimeter setting to cause an airspace incursion. Equipment Requirements A two-way radio. A Mode-C transponder (automatic altitude reporting capability) inside the Mode C Veil. ADS-B Out inside the Mode C Veil.

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How to Brief an Instrument Approach (Step-by-Step)

Pilot Institute

Set the ILS, LOC, or VOR frequency required for the approach on your navigation radio. Set your altimeter bug accordingly. Don’t miss this step whenever you brief the approach. 3) Review and Tune NAVAID and Comm Frequencies IAP charts display the approach frequencies prominently in the briefing strip.