Air Facts

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Who is the pilot in command of your aircraft? Air Facts Journal The pilot in command of an aircraft is directly responsible for, and is the final authority as to, the operation of that aircraft. No information was available to determine the modes or settings of the avionics and/or autopilot during the approach.

Pilot in Command 95

Pilot in Command Pilot Approach Airplanes 95

Plane and Pilot

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Take time to understand relevant Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) , especially those explicitly referenced in the ACS. When you approach your check ride, these tasks should feel second nature. Focus on the Airman Certification Standards for private pilots. What do I need to study for my PPL check ride?

Federal Aviation Regulations 88

Federal Aviation Regulations Weather Pilot VOR 88

Air Facts

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Airline Pilots Continuing education is required for airline pilots. Once certified, they must undergo ongoing training and recurrent checks to maintain their licenses and fly commercially, which is mandated by their employer and federal aviation regulations.

Pilot 94

Pilot Wind Shear Airline Airlines 94

Pilot Institute

MARCH 6, 2025

This means that, in most cases, a drone pilot flying in FPV will need a visual observer nearby. PIC Pilot in Command The PIC refers to the person who is ultimately responsible for the operations and safety of an aircraft. This is a general aviation term that also applies to drone flight.

Pilot 52

Pilot Weather Air Traffic Control NOTAMs 52

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Pilot Deviations A pilots actions that violate the Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR). While you cannot move without ATC clearance, it remains your decision as pilot-in-command whether to do so. This deviation could be a vehicle crossing a runway hold marking before receiving ATC clearance.

Runway 52

Runway Clearance Air Traffic Control Pilot 52

Pilot Institute

MAY 25, 2024

Key Takeaways NOTAMs update pilots about changes in airspace, airports, and equipment that affect aircraft operations. 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.

NOTAMs 52

NOTAMs UTC Runway Federal Aviation Regulations 52

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Despite us pilots considering ourselves the epitome of human perfection, few are bar-certified lawyers. The parts refer to the parts of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR). The two identical acronyms have created confusion, leading the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to refer to regulations as 14 CFR part XY.

Federal Aviation Regulations 72

Federal Aviation Regulations Pilot Instrument Landing System Approach 72