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Does Flying During a Total Eclipse Count as Night Time?

Jetwhine

Practice approaches, touch-and-goes, flight following services and pilot training operations at airports in the path of the eclipse may be extremely limited and possibly prohibited during this time period. Airmen should check NOTAMs carefully for special procedures/restrictions that may be in place at affected airports.”

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A Comprehensive Guide to Types of Weather Briefings

Northstar VFR

Knowing the current and predicted weather along our route of flight is part of that responsibility as a Pilot in Command. Standard reports include: current conditions, adverse conditions, NOTAMS, winds aloft, enroute forecast, destination forecast, and alternate forecasts. Asking ATC for any recent PIREPS. (Pay

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What Are NOTAMs? Notices to Air Missions Explained

Pilot Institute

NOTAMs can be confusing and complicated to read. But you could find yourself in serious trouble if you don’t check NOTAMs before you take off. Luckily, you don’t have to stay puzzled by NOTAMs. This article breaks down each type of NOTAM, how to understand them, and where to find them. In the U.S.,

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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. Airspace : Check NOTAMs, TFRs, survival equipment. PROGRAMMING The pilot’s reminder to check installed and personal equipment, equipment proficiency, and planning for airport information and approaches.

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Intermountain Life Flight

Professional Pilot

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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Intermountain Life Flight

Professional Pilot

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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Budget Buys and Early Bye-Bye’s

Air Facts

Following a check of the weather, NOTAMS and TFR’s, you are confronted with some decisions to make. Your CFI-I back in SoCal always taught you to look at the approach plate for the departure airport as well as the departure procedure/takeoff minimums/ODPs. So why bother to look at an approach chart for your departure airport?