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How to Choose the Best Alternate Airport: A Guide for Instrument Pilots

Flight Training Central

This is not only common sense, but it’s a legal requirement too: Preflight Action (FAR 91.103) – Each pilot in command shall, before beginning a flight, become familiar with all available information concerning that flight.

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Quiz: Regulations for Instrument Flight Rules

Flight Training Central

six instrument approaches, holding procedures, and intercepting and tracking courses in the appropriate category of aircraft. completes the required 6 hours and six approaches, followed by an instrument proficiency check given by an FAA-designated examiner. the ILS approach can be credited only if you use a view-limiting device.

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Do I really need to use Airplane Mode on my iPad or iPhone?

iPad Pilot News

”The FAR uses plain language in stating, the determination may be made by the pilot in command, and the FAA has been clear that sophisticated testing equipment is not required to satisfy this FAR. There’s also AC 91.21-1D 1D , which expands on FAR 91.21.

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How to Prepare for Your First Check Ride

Plane and Pilot

Laying the Groundwork Through Study, Practice, and Review The ACS is your study blueprint, outlining every knowledge area and flight task youll be expected to demonstrate. Its organized into areas of operation, including preflight preparation, airport operations, and cross-country flight planning.

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Understanding Instrument Proficiency Checks: A Pilot’s Guide

Pilot's Life Blog

Regulatory Requirements for Instrument Currency Instrument Currency Basics To maintain instrument currency, the FAA mandates that within the preceding six months, a pilot must have performed and logged at least six instrument approaches, holding procedures, and intercepting and tracking courses using navigational systems.

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Flying Without a Biennial Flight Review: Risks and Regulations

Pilot's Life Blog

Mandated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the BFR serves as a regular assessment to confirm that pilots possess the necessary skills and knowledge to operate aircraft safely. According to 14 CFR 61.56, pilots are required to complete a flight review every 24 calendar months to act as Pilot in Command (PIC).

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Complete Preflight Checklists All Pilots Need

Northstar VFR

It’s vital that we take an honest look at our capacity for pilot-in-command responsibilities before each flight. I: ILLNESS Do I have any symptoms that will affect my ability to make a safe flight? Even in flight, these considerations are constantly evaluated. Let’s walk through it!

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