Air Facts

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Airline Pilots Continuing education is required for airline pilots. Once certified, they must undergo ongoing training and recurrent checks to maintain their licenses and fly commercially, which is mandated by their employer and federal aviation regulations. What happens to a pilot that fails a check?

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Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Do you want to know about becoming a pilot? If you’re aiming to earn your private pilot’s license, ground school is an essential part of your path to the cockpit. Key Takeaways Ground school isn’t legally required, but passing the FAA knowledge test is mandatory for private pilots. But is it required?

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Plane and Pilot

JANUARY 29, 2025

A good way to get an idea of the total aircraft rental costs you might incur is to reference the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR), particularly Part 61. Unsurprisingly, newer airplanes with upgraded glass cockpits tend to cost more, while older aircraft with classic steam gauges tend to cost less.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 14, 2024

Learning to fly and obtaining a pilot certificate is not like learning to drive a forklift. There may be an opportunity for special issuance, or you may seek a pilot certificate that doesn’t require a medical certificate, like flying gliders. You will need an aviation headset and pilot logbook.

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Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Do you want to know about becoming a pilot? If you’re aiming to earn your private pilot’s license, ground school is an essential part of your path to the cockpit. Key Takeaways Ground school isn’t legally required, but passing the FAA knowledge test is mandatory for private pilots. But is it required?

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Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Oh, and did I mention, most of this complex interaction between student and instructor takes place in a cramped and noisy cockpit “classroom,” in turbulence, and in a busy air traffic environment? For me, it was a gentleman named Fred Broce who took a floundering pre-solo flight student and encouraged him to become a successful pilot.

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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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Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

According to FAA data, general aviation (GA) pilots are responsible for almost half of these events. Types: Operational, pilot, or vehicle/pedestrian deviations. Pilot Deviations A pilots actions that violate the Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR).

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Plane and Pilot

JANUARY 27, 2025

Aspiring pilots have different needs. Your aviation school experience should be tailored to your end goal, learning style, and budget. Part 141 One of the first decisions youll encounter in your flight training journey is whether to train under Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) Part 61 or Part 141.

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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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Pilot Institute

MAY 25, 2024

Key Takeaways NOTAMs update pilots about changes in airspace, airports, and equipment that affect aircraft operations. Checking NOTAMs before flight is required by Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR 91.103). The Purpose of NOTAMs A Notice to Air Mission (NOTAM) is a bulletin issued by a country’s aviation authority.

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Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Oh, and did I mention, most of this complex interaction between student and instructor takes place in a cramped and noisy cockpit “classroom,” in turbulence, and in a busy air traffic environment? For me, it was a gentleman named Fred Broce who took a floundering pre-solo flight student and encouraged him to become a successful pilot.

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AV Web

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Its one thing if its a Cessna 150for pilots my age, thats like slipping into a pair of comfortable old shoes. One thing a pilot can count on is that it is impossible to pick up where you were years ago. Ive had a few pilots get proficient in less, but some took more dual than the rule of thumb predicts. Use those resources.

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Professional Pilot

AUGUST 8, 2024

Falcon 2000 EASy Contributing Writer Pilot in a Gulfstream G650 sim at CAE. This is a view of corporate aviation unfamiliar to the passengers, where pilots practice normal, abnormal, and emergency procedures. F light simulator sessions are essential to professional pilot training and certification.

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