Aerotime

MARCH 10, 2025

Robinson Helicopters The R88 will be available with standard skids or optional high skids for increased ground clearance and compatibility with a firefighting water tank. According to Robinson, the aircraft will be type-certified for optional single-pilot IFR operations.

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Flight Training Central

MARCH 5, 2025

The rugged design of a tailwheel airplane and its extra prop clearance opens up the opportunity to land at a wide variety of off-airport locations with soft surfaces, like sand, gravel bars, grass and even mud.

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Simple Flying

APRIL 7, 2025

A typical takeoff on an airliner looks something like this - the pilot-flying (PF) lines up their jet on a runway, and the pilot-monitoring (PM) receives clearance from the tower controller to depart. The PF advances the throttles slowly and checks the engine gauges to ensure that both motors are stable.

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Air Facts

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Who is the pilot in command of your aircraft? Air Facts Journal The pilot in command of an aircraft is directly responsible for, and is the final authority as to, the operation of that aircraft. ” The pilot in the left seat As that accident shows, being PIC is a full time job.

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AV Web

MARCH 19, 2025

In its report, the NTSB cited crew interviews, in which the Flexjet pilots described confusion as to their taxi clearance, which included clearance to turn left and taxi on Runway 04L, cross Runway 31L and hold short of Runway 31C.

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Flight Training Central

APRIL 18, 2025

The FAA points out that recent data shows several incidents and accidents where crews misjudged terrain clearance, failed to adequately plan descent profiles, or were late in configuring the aircraft for landing. ATC expectations : Pilots should not assume ATC will provide obstacle clearance during a visual approach.

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One Mile at a Time

AUGUST 27, 2024

The channel has just uploaded a video involving an interaction between an air traffic controller at New York Kennedy Airport (JFK) and an Aeromexico pilot. Pilot: “Okay, cross runway 13R on echo, and follow the heavy on charlie, Aeromexico 401.” Pilot: You said 13R, but it’s 13L, okay.” Pilot: “Okay 31R or 13L, Aeromexico 401.”

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Air Traffic Control Pilot Clearance Runway 125

Pilot Institute

JANUARY 24, 2025

Special VFR is a clearance issued by Air Traffic Control (ATC) that allows pilots to operate in weather conditions below the standard VFR minimums. Lets take a look at special VFR clearances in detail so that you can make an informed decision about using them in the future. Student pilots cannot request Special VFR clearances.

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Clearance Pilot in Command Ceiling Weather 52

Pilot Institute

MARCH 28, 2025

Whether you are an aspiring pilot, an aviation enthusiast, or simply curious about the subject, this article is for you. Category also has different meanings in pilot certification, aircraft certification, and instrument approaches. So sit back, grab a cup of coffee, and lets dive into the world of aircraft certification!

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Aerotime

DECEMBER 23, 2024

The Vision Jet has opened the doors to a new category of aircraft, enabling a broader range of pilots to transition into jet ownership and elevating the standards for what is possible in personal flight. However, by 2019, the type had received FAA clearance to be operated by air taxi and charter operators.

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Jet General Aviation Clearance Knot 278

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

At this point, the pilots will contact ATC for push and start clearance , allowing the plane to be pushed back from its parking position (if applicable, depending on the airport) and to start its engines in sequence. Once this message is conveyed to the pilots, they disengage the aircraft’s parking brake, hence the ‘ wobble ’.

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Cabin Crew Runway Clearance Knot 269

AV Web

APRIL 8, 2025

The real question is how well-trained controllers and pilots can make such grievous mistakes. Types of Runway Incursions An incursion results when a pilot crosses a runway-hold marking, takes off, or lands, without clearance. A vehicle deviation occurs if it crosses a runway-hold marking without ATC clearance.

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Runway Clearance Approach Pilot 52

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

In this guide we’ll explain the most common mistakes student pilots make and talk about how to avoid them. Trust me, you’ll find yourself growing into a better pilot, flight after flight. Regular flight practice and thorough pre-flight preparation form the foundation of good piloting skills. Why is this so important?

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Aerotime

JUNE 10, 2024

[link] pic.twitter.com/O1ccRpJn39 — Flightradar24 (@flightradar24) June 9, 2024 An IndiGo spokesperson told the Times of India that the IndiGo flight from Indore was given a landing clearance by the air traffic control tower.

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Air Traffic Control Lift Pilot in Command Runway 258

Inflight Pilot Training

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Over the past few years, airlines have been aggressively recruiting pilots to address a global pilot shortage, offering increased salaries, signing bonuses, and pathway programs. This shift has left many aspiring pilots questioning whether now is the right time to enter the industry. Why Are Airlines Reducing Hiring?

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iPad Pilot News

APRIL 9, 2025

ForeFlight Video Tip: Entering a Hold with Hold Advisor iPad Pilot News If weather or an ATC delay requires you to fly a holding pattern, you can use ForeFlights Hold Advisor feature to add the details of the hold to the flight plan. The post ForeFlight Video Tip: Entering a Hold with Hold Advisor first appeared on iPad Pilot News.

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Clearance Flight Plan Weather Pilot 52

Pilot Institute

MARCH 6, 2025

Drones have their own language, and its filled with abbreviations and acronyms that can be overwhelming for new drone pilots. Common Drone Acronyms and What They Mean Lets start off with the most basic acronyms that even beginner drone pilots should know. The effect is that the pilot feels like they are flying while inside the drone.

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One Mile at a Time

MARCH 21, 2025

The flight was delayed by nearly four hours The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has released the following statement: An air traffic controller at Orlando International Airport canceled the takeoff clearance for Southwest Airlines Flight 3278 around 9:30 a.m. How distracted were the pilots? This was in broad daylight.

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Air Traffic Control Runway Knot Pilot 100

One Mile at a Time

OCTOBER 9, 2024

The clip doesn’t fully pick up the communications from the pilots, since the radio receiver can’t pick up transmissions from too far away. Basically, there’s one pilot, flying the aircraft with the registration code N234WL, that’s clearly giving the air traffic controller a hard time. You can watch the video for yourself below.

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Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

Area Navigation (RNAV) is a way for pilots to know where they’re going without needing help from the ground. Before RNAV, pilots had to rely on radios (NAVAIDs) and antennas on the ground such as VORs (Very High-Frequency Omnidirectional Range) and NDBs (Non-Directional Beacons). What Are RNAV Approaches? How Does RNAV Work?

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One Mile at a Time

MARCH 28, 2025

Air traffic controllers in New York have the reputation for sometimes having a bit of an attitude with pilots, and losing their cool. So heres an interesting interaction, where the opposite is true the pilot loses his cool, while the air traffic controller keeps his calm. That being said, was the pilots frustration justified?

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Air Traffic Control Pilot Runway Clearance 102

Flight Training Central

MARCH 10, 2025

To warn pilots of a high volume of pilot training or other unusual aerial activity. To operate in Class D airspace, you must: Be in contact with ATC and have a clearance to enter. Pilots flying within __ NM of the Washington D.C. At least a commercial pilot certificate. Class B, C, D and E airspace.

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Think Aviation

JANUARY 14, 2024

What is a Special VFR clearance? Special VFR clearances allow VFR pilots to land at surface E, class D, and some C and B airports when the field is IFR, but only if: the pilot can stay clear of clouds the visibility is at least 1 statute mile (SM) from sunrise to sunset So, that’s […]

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Clearance Pilot Weather 52

Flying Magazine

MAY 13, 2024

It has long been said that the private pilot certificate is a “license to learn” as it is the foundation of a person’s flying career. Subscribe Now Featured I am not a DPE, but for several years I have been a check pilot providing mock check rides for applicants at the request of their CFIs.

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Plane and Pilot

MARCH 25, 2025

I dont exactly fit the standard pilot profile of Game Aerospaces GB1 GameBird But theres always been something about the GameBird that has piqued my interest. Its first-class team, led by Ian Waghorn, ensures that pilots leave the training program feeling confident, competent, and safe in their new or new-to-them GameBird.

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Knot Airplanes Runway Rudder 111

One Mile at a Time

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The issue here is that the tower controller gave a plane clearance for takeoff literally one second after another plane had been given clearance to cross that same runway. Once the controller figures out what’s going on, here’s how the communication goes: San Diego Tower: “Southwest 1478, cancel takeoff clearance.”

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Runway Clearance Air Traffic Control Knot 117

Air Facts

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Air Facts IFR Challenge Air Facts Journal Welcome to our IFR Challenge—a quiz designed for seasoned pilots who are ready to put their instrument knowledge to the test. We’ve included questions that cover everything from clearances to complex arrival procedures, each crafted to test your technical know-how and situational awareness.

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iPad Pilot News

MAY 14, 2024

Electronic flight bag legal briefing for pilots—2024 edition iPad Pilot News The best reading is in some Advisory Circulars from the FAA. This is great information for pilots looking to make the transition from paper charts to an iPad, but should also be reviewed by experienced iPad pilots as well.

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Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

For an instrument pilot, though, there is one key difference between a smaller, non-towered airport and a larger one with an air traffic control tower: obtaining an IFR clearance. Call for your IFR clearance, including route, altitude, and transponder code. Here are three ways to get a clearance at a non-towered airport.

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Flight Training Central

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Thousands of simulated Instrument Rating written exams are completed every month in Sporty’s Instrument Course , but certain topics consistently trip up IFR pilots. These commonly missed questions often relate to IFR regulations, ATC clearances, meteorology, and complex instrument procedures. Let’s get to the quiz!

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Plane and Pilot

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

These tools help the pilots deal with this busy section of the flight replete with numerous checklists, changing clearances, and traffic. We have some of the same checklists, clearances, and traffic, and we have one less pilot to get them all done. Back down here is GA land, we have many of the same concerns. It depends.

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Air Facts

DECEMBER 18, 2024

In those years, I never missed a trip as a commuter, never scratched the paint on one of our airplanes, never got an FAA violation, never injured a passenger, and never had a less than cordial conversation with the chief pilot. After my rude dismissal from United, I fell into the most beautiful retirement job an old pilot could ever find.

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Clearance Airplanes Annual Inspection Pilot 96

Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

You’ll learn about the entire process, starting with filing a flight plan in ForeFlight to retrieving an IFR clearance from ATC, en-route navigation, and how to fly the instrument approach at the destination.

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Clearance Approach Flight Plan Pilot 52

iPad Pilot News

APRIL 3, 2025

How to File an IFR Flight Plan in ForeFlight: A Comprehensive Guide iPad Pilot News ForeFlight offers a variety of ways to plan a flight, and if you’re like most pilots, you start the trip planning process on the Maps screen.

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Northstar VFR

MAY 9, 2024

Radio communication is a very intimidating skill for many new pilots. After my husband and I both became Private Pilots , we moved across the country, and our home airport became a very busy Class C airport, which included a control tower, commercial and business jets , and heavy helicopter tour traffic.

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Plane and Pilot

MARCH 26, 2025

In addition to enabling the pilot to raise or lower flaps at their preferred speed, this also eliminates electric motors and components as potential points of failure. The post Bargain Buys on AircraftForSale: 1964 Mooney M20C Mark 21/Ranger appeared first on Plane & Pilot Magazine.

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Clearance Knot Airplanes General Aviation 54

Northstar VFR

MAY 26, 2024

You can purchase premade posters from online pilot shops, such as Sporty’s. Even airline pilots make this a regular practice when seeking a new type rating or preparing for recurrent training. There are benefits to practicing chair flying during every stage of private pilot training. What are the benefits of chair flying?

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