iPad Pilot News

DECEMBER 19, 2024

”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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iPad Pilot News

MARCH 27, 2025

Air Navigation Pro This flight planning and GPS navigation app is designed for VFR pilots and offers international support, including charts for the US, Europe, South America and more. Cirrus Approach Access all your Cirrus airframe and avionics training courses in one easy-to-use mobile platform. Are you current?

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Pilot's Life Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

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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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. 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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Pilot's Life Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

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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Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

You might think that Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) are just about how to control and use your instruments in the aircraft, but you need more than skill–you need a rock-solid plan. IFR flight planning is about preparing for every twist and turn along the route. What Is an IFR Flight Plan?

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Air Facts

MARCH 14, 2025

When you think about it, this is probably one of the main reasons you learned to flythe unbelievable freedom and possibilities that come with the title “pilot in command.” ” Everyone’s dream list will vary, but let me suggest 11 things that every pilot should do with their license. 100 hamburger flight.

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Pilot Institute

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Many factors could prevent the controller from providing this service, such as: Radar Limitations Traffic Volume Controller Workload Frequency Congestion The workload-permitting service makes flight following different from Instrument Flight Rule (IFR) flights. Are you then forced to stick with that plan?

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Professional Pilot

MARCH 6, 2025

Universal Trip support is available 24 hours a day to assist with flight planning and dispatch functions. In airline operations, dispatchers file flight plans, verify weight and balance in coordination with the load planner, and obtain weather information that is compiled and presented to the crew.

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Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

For an instrument pilot, though, there is one key difference between a smaller, non-towered airport and a larger one with an air traffic control tower: obtaining an IFR clearance. To review, flying an IFR trip involves four main steps: File a flight plan (either with Flight Service or in an aviation app).

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Pilot Institute

MAY 25, 2024

JFK 09/317 JFK TWY WA BTN TWY A AND TWY B CLSD 2309191827-PERM FDC NOTAM Flight Data Center (FDC) NOTAMs outline changes affecting instrument flight rules (IFR) operations. These include changes made to instrument approaches, STARs, SIDs, and IFR airways. Is there a NOTAM for the approach you intend to use?

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Inflight Pilot Training

JUNE 11, 2024

This is a crucial skill for any professional pilot, as it enables them to safely navigate through adverse weather conditions and avoid hard-to-see obstacles. To obtain an instrument rating, you will need to complete additional flight training beyond the PPL.

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Pilot Job Central

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Flight Experience Required: Low Part 135 Pilot in Command Visual Flight Rules As a subset of part 135 operations mentioned above there can be operations that are conducted in visual flight rules (VFR) only. These cannot operate on instrument flight plans nor in clouds. Instrument rating.

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Pilot Institute

MARCH 7, 2025

Well examine why they should always go hand-in-hand and how you can improve your skills to become a more capable pilot. Key Takeaways Currency ensures a pilot meets FAA legal requirements to act as pilot-in-command. Proficiency is a pilots ability to fly skillfully and safely beyond legal minimums.

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Flight Training Central

MAY 3, 2024

Private Pilot for Airplane Category ACS Replaced phrase within PA.IV.E.K1 “on approach and landing performance” with “on takeoff and climb performance”. Revised AOO VIII, Basic Instrument Maneuvers, Task E, Recovery from Unusual Flight Attitudes, 91 PA.VIII.E.R7 Use of an electronic flight bag (EFB), if used.

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Pilot's Life Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Our instructors will work with you to analyze weather scenarios, fostering your ability to make prudent choices during flight planning and execution. Flight Planning Effective flight planning encompasses route selection, fuel calculations, weight and balance assessments, and alternative planning.

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Plane and Pilot

JULY 2, 2024

The problem is, there’s more than this one limitation involved in the average flight, beyond just the perils that can be met by our piloting ability. We need to consider the full range of hazards we’re facing, and that involves more than just assessing the pilot’s ability. Probably not without some practice.

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Professional Pilot

MAY 13, 2024

When hiring pilots, requirements include a minimum of 3000 hours TT and experience in the medical field, although most applicants who join the aviation unit have closer to 5000 hours. Once hired, the company has a pilot development program in which second-in-command (SIC) pilots train to meet pilot-in-command (PIC) standards.

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Professional Pilot

MAY 13, 2024

When hiring pilots, requirements include a minimum of 3000 hours TT and experience in the medical field, although most applicants who join the aviation unit have closer to 5000 hours. Once hired, the company has a pilot development program in which second-in-command (SIC) pilots train to meet pilot-in-command (PIC) standards.

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JANUARY 8, 2024

The 50 minutes flight was surprisingly smooth but its a pity that we approached from Malaysia side, landing in Seletar airport on runway 21, was hoping to catch the view of the central part of Singapore, by flying from the south-west part of Singapore into Seletar Airport. Even though it was tiring, I was satisfied with the outcome.

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Plane and Pilot

MARCH 20, 2025

While the air traffic controllers spoke good English, the flight-planning officer on the ground did not. My wife, Maria, translated his furrowed brow to mean disapproval that we had not contacted Baires approach immediately upon entering the country. Planning officer: Today is a holiday, so they were not working.

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Professional Pilot

MARCH 6, 2025

Subsequently, one must examine flight planning requirements, including the days duration, augmented crew requirements, and any necessity for intermediate stops for crew changes and refueling, especially if the aircraft cannot reach its final destination non-stop. Can the security personnel approach the FBO to meet the passengers?

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