Pilot Institute

DECEMBER 6, 2024

CRAFT is a simple way pilots remember their IFR clearance. Key Takeaways Use the acronym CRAFT as a helpful guide to break down your IFR clearance. Avoid the common mistakes in receiving your clearance by staying prepared and organized. Develop your own techniques alongside CRAFT and keep practicing to master IFR clearances.

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Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Soft” IFR is what you plan for, and “hard” IFR is what you might get. The glass cockpit overshadows the cooperative, complacent RV-9A’s character. The next leg, and the two after it, followed my standard cross-country plan. The next leg, and the two after it, followed my standard cross-country plan.

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Flight Training Central

JUNE 3, 2024

This can include using previously assigned frequencies, emergency frequencies, NAVAIDs, personal or company contact information provided in the flight plan, etc. Easier said than done with the myriad of distractions that can be found on the flight deck. Monitor guard.

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iPad Pilot News

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Pilots using a device like Sentry or Stratus in the cockpit, which requires Wi-Fi, can turn Wi-Fi back on after enabling Airplane Mode to connect to these accessories.

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Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

First, I planned to fly into midsize airports equipped with both approach radar and an operating tower. While the temptation to find cheaper gas at an uncontrolled field loomed large, the extra services provided by the approach control, clearance delivery, and a busier FBO seemed to make more sense. and we were off.

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Pilot Institute

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Use the CRAFT acronym to note down departure clearances quickly. The Importance of Clear IFR Radio Communication If youre on an IFR flight, chances are youre dealing with clouds and low visibility. You may be asking for a clearance or reporting your position. Every flight has those. Why Why are you calling?

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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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AV Web

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Of course, the answer is to always keep your eyes outside of the cockpit, but thats harder than it sounds since scanning the traffic page (wherever it may be) is probably your first instinct when the controller is suddenly barking at you about nearby traffic. Close Call So what happens when there is a separation issue? The AIM 4-4-16.b.3.

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Photographic Logbook

OCTOBER 10, 2023

New Adventures in Flight Planning and Filing I decided to test-drive my PIN and the whole FRZ process for the first time as my annual fall solo flight in October of 2023. Any flight into the FRZ requires a FRZ flight plan. For the most part, the process was quick and easy.

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Professional Pilot

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Garmin G1000 Garmin SVS has been an optional feature of the popular G1000 glass cockpit system since 2008. Guidelines in each corner of the pathway show the direction of the active flight plan leg to confirm that the plane is on its intended track. So is the Pilatus PC-24’s Advanced Cockpit Environment suite.

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Airspeed Junkie

AUGUST 1, 2024

Daily responsibilities include pre-flight checks, weather analysis, creating and filing flight plans, coordination with ground crews and air traffic controllers, and continuous in-flight monitoring and communication. They also create and file detailed flight plans that include the intended route, altitudes, and speeds.

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Pilot Institute

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Follow procedures when requesting an SVFR clearance or departing a non-towered airport. Losing situational awareness: Distractions in the cockpit or confusion about airport layout can lead to unintended incursions. You can contact Flight Service, but they cannot give you an SVFR clearance.

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Pilot Institute

MAY 25, 2024

High-pressure conditions decrease altimeter accuracy, affecting terrain clearance and aircraft spacing. Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) EFBs have made flight planning easier and more convenient than ever. When you plan a flight using an EFB such as ForeFlight , the software will pull up any NOTAMs along your route.

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Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Soft” IFR is what you plan for, and “hard” IFR is what you might get. The glass cockpit overshadows the cooperative, complacent RV-9A’s character. The next leg, and the two after it, followed my standard cross-country plan. The next leg, and the two after it, followed my standard cross-country plan.

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Professional Pilot

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

“Twenty years ago, Garmin redefined the general aviation cockpit with the G1000, our first integrated flight deck. Ten years later, we introduced the G3000, bringing the first touch screens to the light turbine cockpit, and revolutionary technologies like the award-winning Garmin Autoland.

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Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

This could be caused by landing without clearance, straying from an assigned altitude, or any number of other errors. Pre-flight planning reduces surprises and supports safer flight operations. Conditions change and sudden temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) can pop up. Pilot deviations are incredibly stressful.

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Air Facts

APRIL 11, 2025

Consequently, its absolutely imperative that before you jump into the cockpit with your trusty mount, fully set up your EFB. For example, when I planned my first solo cross-country as a primary student, did I fill in the weight and balance numbers for the exact Skyhawk I was flying? Doesnt matter. Same goes with traffic and terrain.

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Jetwhine

JULY 1, 2024

If the co-pilot was lucky, the captain might let them work the radios and help with a few navigational duties, but the phrase “Gear up and Shut up” was considered a normal cockpit environment. This finding highlighted the role of communication, decision-making, and leadership in cockpit behavior and the resulting accidents.

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