Pilot Institute
MARCH 7, 2025
Lets dig into them: Disorientation : Flying into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) without proper training is a very dangerous move. Well, it typically goes the same way your checkride does. Loss of Control Why does loss of control happen in general aviation (GA)? These five are the most common root causes.
Northstar VFR
MAY 16, 2024
With all the weather resources we have today, inadvertent flight from Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC) into Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC) continues to be one of the greatest causes of fatal accidents today. Why is this? can be confusing and overwhelming.
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Jetwhine
JUNE 24, 2024
Appreciating the immediate benefits of having graphical weather and related aeronautical information in the cockpit quickly recalled 1990-something memories of my first IFR cross-country in actual instrument meteorological conditions.
Northstar VFR
JUNE 30, 2024
One or more blockages in these holes, alone or in combination, create different errors in instrument indication. It’s critical for pilots, especially those flying in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) , to know how to identify these errors and what secondary instruments can be used as a back-up.
Northstar VFR
MARCH 23, 2025
The go-around is a maneuver tested during your private pilot checkride. The standards set for the private pilot checkride are found in the Airman Certification Standards , Area of Operation IV: Takeoffs, Landings, and Go-Arounds, Task N: Go-Around/Rejected Landing.
Pilot Institute
JUNE 26, 2024
The risk of losing control is higher in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) or at night. So, it’s important to use the flight instruments to maintain control. Private and Commercial Pilot ACS Standards During a checkride, you must perform a go-around.
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