Air Facts

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Now, instead of showing up in flight ops and finding my flight planning had all been done for me by my dispatcher, I was now the dispatcher. KMPO is an non-towered field as are several other places I fly to and from on an IFR flight plan. My learning curve was not steep , it was vertical!

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Clearance Airplanes Annual Inspection Pilot 96

Northstar VFR

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Pilots observe checklist use and learn their importance starting at the first flight lesson. Checklist use is an element that pilots are tested on during checkrides at every level of training. Following a checklist ensures that procedures for safe flight, aircraft operation, and emergencies are followed.

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Pilot Weather Checkride Annual Inspection 73

iPad Pilot News

MARCH 27, 2025

Air Navigation Pro This flight planning and GPS navigation app is designed for VFR pilots and offers international support, including charts for the US, Europe, South America and more. Embraer Aircraft Services A complete line of apps to assist operators of Embraer aircraft with support and services, performance and flight planning.

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Weather Pilot Flight Plan Airplanes 91

Northstar VFR

JULY 7, 2024

By Josh Page, CFI Being a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) is an excellent way to build flight time and grow as a professional aviator. What I thought I knew about flying when I first passed my CFI checkride is so much less than what I understand today after being a CFI for almost two years. Sounds intimidating, right?

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Checkride Density Altitude Pilot Cockpit 53

Jetwhine

JUNE 24, 2024

Pursuing my schooling on computer-aided flight plans, usually generated by an electronic flight bag (EFB—see Are You Current with the New Airman Certification Standards? for my ACS motivation), has led me to an FAA advisory circular, Use of Flight Deck Displays of Digital Weather and Aeronautical Information.

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Instrument Meteorological Conditions Weather Flight Plan Flight Deck 52

Flight Training Central

MAY 25, 2024

This was my last dual cross country before my instrument rating checkride, and I was beginning to feel confident. Just after I called Indianapolis Center to advise them I had departed, my flight instructor keyed the mic and calmly said, “Cancel the IFR flight plan; we’re headed back to our departure airport.”

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Longitudinal Axis Checkride Runway Airplanes 52

Northstar VFR

JANUARY 21, 2024

All the countless nights of studying, memorizing the FAR AIM (save time by using the NorthStar pre-tabbed FAR AIM ), chair flying your maneuvers and endless stress over checkrides has finally paid off. You’ve been hired by a major airline and you can finally walk through the terminal at the airport in your flight uniform!

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Pilot Cockpit Airline Airlines 52

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

A study schedule is like a flight plan, and you need one to help you organize, plan, and reach your goals. Here are some resources that can aid in your training: Digital Resources ForeFlight, Garmin Pilot, or SkyVector for flight planning and weather analysis. Why do you need a schedule?

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Weather Pilot Air Traffic Control Checkride 52

Inflight Pilot Training

JUNE 11, 2024

To obtain an instrument rating, you will need to complete additional flight training beyond the PPL. The training covers topics such as flight planning, navigation and instrument approaches. You’ll also need to complete a checkride, or practical test, to demonstrate your capabilities in the cockpit.

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Pilot Instrument Flight Rules Pilot in Command Airline 52

Inflight Pilot Training

MARCH 26, 2024

You’ll be tasked with managing complex flight plans, navigating changing weather conditions, and ensuring the safe travel of passengers and crew. In addition to piloting the aircraft, corporate pilots may also be responsible for planning flight routes, filing flight plans and managing the upkeep of aircraft.

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Cargo Pilot Air Traffic Control Weather 52

Pilot's Life Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2024

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires at least 40 hours of flight time, though most students take around 50 to 70 hours to become proficient enough to pass the checkride. Key Components of PPL Training: The training includes both flight hours and ground school, covering aviation theory, flight maneuvers, and navigation.

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Pilot Weather Pilot in Command Flight Computer 52

iPad Pilot News

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Student pilot’s guide to cross-country flight planning with an iPad iPad Pilot News There is a wide range of opinions on how student pilots should use iPads during flight training. The post Student pilots guide to cross-country flight planning with an iPad first appeared on iPad Pilot News.

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Flight Plan Groundspeed Checkride Pilot 97

Northstar VFR

AUGUST 18, 2024

The change from the Practical Test Standards (PTS) to the ACS was a long-anticipated update for flight instructor applicants and Designated Pilot Examiners (DPEs). The newest update was effective for checkrides on 5/31/24 or later. The Private Pilot checkride is based on the Private Pilot ACS.

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Checkride Weather Pilot Flight Plan 84

Pilot Institute

MARCH 7, 2025

This test is your way of demonstrating your capacity to handle different flight scenarios confidently. Well, it typically goes the same way your checkride does. Emergency Procedures : You should know how to handle engine failures, electrical malfunctions, and other in-flight emergencies.

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Pilot Weight-Shift-Control Pilot in Command Crosswind 52

Jetwhine

JUNE 10, 2024

But fear not: start at the beginning and see how you’d fare if you had to pass a checkride based on the new standards. For example, making the transition from old school paper and pencil cross-country flight planning for Task D. In the aerial epoch of GPS, how many aviators have maintained these skills since their checkride?

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Checkride Airplanes Descent Flight Plan 52

Flight Training Central

MARCH 15, 2024

flight Watch a sample video here Advanced IFR Online Course Earning an instrument rating is a major achievement, but many pilots soon realize that flying IFR on a trip is different from the checkride.

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Pilot Approach VFR On Top Clearance 52

Air Facts

MARCH 10, 2025

Its true that the Private Pilot ACS now allows EFBs to be used on checkrides, but show up to a checkride with your nav log on an EFB, and you’ll get the same questions you’ll get with paper. Its a must for the checkride. When I hear their complaints about paper nav logs, I hear something else. But theres more.

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