Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Many farmers would likely be in the same predicament if they didn’t use the services of ag pilots, colloquially known as crop dusters. That and the geometric precision of covering acreage in minutes rather than the hours it would take using conventional methods is the hallmark of aerial ag companies and their pilots. (For

Pilot 98

Pilot Payload Pilot in Command Weather 98

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.

Density Altitude 59

Density Altitude Airplanes Wind Shear Pilot 59

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Under parts 121 and 135, however, this is not the case, and pilots must adhere to strict rest schedules to ensure that they are not fatigued during their operations. A part 121 or 135 crew cannot legally initiate an approach if the weather is below minimums. Another example is weather minimums.

Federal Aviation Regulations 72

Federal Aviation Regulations Pilot Instrument Landing System Approach 72