Plane and Pilot

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Whether calling a weather briefer on the ground or reaching out for help in an emergency, the added ability to make and receive phone calls from your headset can be invaluable. Changing weather and climate, handling chemicals like fuel and oil, and physical activities like preflighting all can introduce risk to the pilot.

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Pitot Tube Weather Airplanes Pilot 87

Plane and Pilot

MARCH 22, 2025

Speaking of cost, a small independent aviation business could be dramatically easier on your pocketbook compared to one of the national academies, or even the university route. In fact, most of these types of schools operate under Part 61 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR). Note to self: You are the customer.

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Pilot Approach Federal Aviation Regulations Airplanes 60

Pilot Institute

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Flight dispatchers also communicate with pilots and update them about weather, turbulence, and other variables that could affect their flight. Your shift will begin with you gathering the current and forecasted weather for the day. The weather is used to plan the route, calculate the cruising altitude, and more.

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Weather Center of Gravity Federal Aviation Regulations Turbulence 52

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

The parts refer to the parts of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR). The FARs are found under Title 14 (Aeronautics and Space) and Title 49 (Transportation) within the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), which is US Federal Law. To summarize: The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) is US Federal Law.

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Federal Aviation Regulations Pilot Instrument Landing System Approach 72