Northstar VFR

JULY 28, 2024

By Ally Melick CRJ Pilot, CFI-I, MEI The Federal Aviation Regulations / Aeronautical Information Manual (FAR/AIM) is the pilot’s bible. From picking a flight school to how many hours you can work as an airline pilot, the FAR AIM has all of the answers. Chapter 14 is the code for federal aviation regulations.

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Learn to Fly

AUGUST 15, 2024

On your road to becoming a certified pilot you’ll reach several milestones. Taking classes with an instructor and spending time in the pilot’s seat make up just part of the path. Here’s an example from the Helicopter Pilot Oral Exam Guide by Ryan Dale. Pilot preparation— Reflect on your own readiness.

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Visual Flight Rules Federal Aviation Regulations Annual Inspection Checkride 52

Flight Training Central

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

For every pilot, maintaining proficiency is not just about keeping your license current—it’s about ensuring the safety of yourself, your passengers, and the aircraft. While it’s not a test or a checkride, it’s an opportunity to sharpen your skills and stay up to date with regulations.

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Aeronautical Decision-Making Weather Federal Aviation Regulations Pilot 52

Flight Training Central

APRIL 1, 2024

There are two different sections of the Federal Aviation Regulations governing flight schools and training–Part 61 and Part 141. The regulations require a TCO to contain a syllabus as a component, but it does not state that the syllabus must be physically included in the TCO.

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Federal Aviation Regulations Pilot Flight Deck Checkride 52

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 15, 2024

Most likely, the average pilot thinks of the Federal Aviation Administration when discussing the subject of regulating flight activity, airmen certification and proficiency requirements. The Federal Aviation Regulations, after all, are what we studied in ground school and recited to pass the checkride.

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Federal Aviation Regulations Airplanes Checkride Pilot 79

Northstar VFR

APRIL 11, 2024

By Ally Melick, CRJ Pilot, CFI, CFII, MEI Over and over you hear on the news about a pilot shortage and how over the next few years thousands of pilots will be hired by the airlines. You’ve always dreamt about becoming a pilot and it seems like now is a great time for a career change.

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Northstar VFR

JULY 2, 2023

By Jordan Bullock CFI, FO B737 Almost every single pilot at some point or another has heard of the FAR/AIM. The first part, the ‘FAR’, stands for Federal Aviation Regulations. We’ll break down some important regulations all pilots should be aware of later, but for now let's discuss the formatting.

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