Pilot Institute

MARCH 17, 2025

But who qualifies as a safety pilot? They must: Hold at least a private pilot certificate. Have a current medical certificate to act as pilot-in-command. In addition to meeting these requirements, the aircraft must be equipped with dual controls or a mechanism allowing the safety pilot to take over if needed.

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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.

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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.

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Pilot Institute

APRIL 24, 2024

They try to make the underlying airspace easily navigable by visual flight rules (VFR) aircraft. Two-way radio contact with the approach controller is not enough. Regardless of flight rules, you must meet the equipment requirements before entering. Learn the typical approaches and altitudes.

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Pilot's Life Blog

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

If you’re curious about what planes can you fly with a private pilot license, LSAs could be an enjoyable avenue for exploration. Gliders and Sailplanes For those interested in a unique flying experience, gliders and sailplanes offer a different approach. What is the definition of a private pilot license?

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Pilot Institute

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

In The Air If you are already in the air, contact the Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON) or Air Route Traffic Control Centers (ARTCC) for flight following. These are referred to as “center” and “approach or departure” respectively. Would like to cancel flight following.”

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Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The flight plan informs the Air Traffic Control (ATC) of your planned course, aircraft capability, and contingency plan. Unlike Visual Flight Rules (VFR), filing an IFR flight plan is mandatory for all IFR flights. Your alternate airport must have a working instrument approach procedure available.

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