Pilot Institute

APRIL 22, 2025

The requirement applies to private, commercial, and airline transport pilots, as well as flight engineers and navigators who fly internationally. Interestingly, the FAA started issuing BasicMed for general aviation (GA) pilots as an alternative to the third-class medical certificate in 2017.

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Pilot Weight-Shift-Control Lift Airplanes 86

Pilot Institute

MARCH 6, 2025

This is a general aviation term that also applies to drone flight. CG Center of Gravity For any given body, the CG is the average position of the weight distribution of an object. This means that, in most cases, a drone pilot flying in FPV will need a visual observer nearby.

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Pilot Weather Air Traffic Control NOTAMs 52

Airspeed Junkie

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Instrument Rating An Instrument Rating is a crucial certification that allows pilots to fly using only their instruments, enabling them to operate in poor weather conditions and complex airspace. Holding an Instrument Rating significantly enhances a pilot’s capabilities, making it a valuable addition to any pilot certificate.

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Pilot Instrument Flight Rules Weather Center of Gravity 52