Inflight Pilot Training

MARCH 30, 2025

An Instrument Rating is an FAA certification that allows you to fly under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR). Youll learn how to navigate, communicate with Air Traffic Control, interpret weather, and conduct instrument approaches to airports, all without relying on whats outside your window. Flight canceled. A busy Class B airport?

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iPad Pilot News

JUNE 14, 2024

FAA Updates Datalink Weather Advisory Circular iPad Pilot News The rollout of ADS-B datalink weather over twelve years ago was an interesting time for GA pilots. Pilots were free to use the system immediately with these new portable receivers, which improved in-flight decision-making almost overnight.

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iPad Pilot News

MAY 3, 2024

In addition to offering two-way flight plan syncing, most systems can wirelessly transmit ADS-B weather and traffic info from the panel to compatible iPad apps. It is also compatible with the GDL 69/69A to deliver XM weather and radio to your iPad. There are many hardware/app configuration options currently available.

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Plane and Pilot

JANUARY 29, 2025

Unsurprisingly, newer airplanes with upgraded glass cockpits tend to cost more, while older aircraft with classic steam gauges tend to cost less. Books and materials Although the digital age has shifted much of flight planning and reference work onto tablets and other devices, books and study materials remain vital.

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iPad Pilot News

DECEMBER 3, 2024

This compact, lightweight, durable bag is designed to fit conveniently between the seats of smaller aircraft like a Cessna, ensuring your flight tools are always within reach. With a padded iPad pocket, headset hanger, and quick-access pockets for other essentials, it’s the perfect fit for modern cockpit needs.

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Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 29, 2024

This was another satisfying trip, full of ADM, IMSAFE, and trade-offs—and weather. Photo: Ed Wischmeyer] Then came perhaps the most satisfying leg of the flight. The weather was… interesting. Soft” IFR is what you plan for, and “hard” IFR is what you might get. The first two nights there seemed calm, but about 9 p.m.,

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iPad Pilot News

DECEMBER 17, 2024

For those new to aviation or those making the leap from paper charts, there comes a point when a decision is necessary on which app to use in the cockpit. ForeFlight ForeFlight first got its start as a weather app on iPhone and quickly grew into a full-featured EFB app as the iPad gained popularity among pilots.

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Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 6, 2024

Maybe it’s the Georgia flying weather, or maybe it’s the ever-increasing emphasis on “old” pilot instead of “bold” pilot, but it seems that flight planning these days is a lot more about if and when than about route and altitude. It’s only two hours by RV-9A, but there are gotchas lurking in the flight planning.

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Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

If you’re aiming to earn your private pilot’s license, ground school is an essential part of your path to the cockpit. You will learn about weather reports, Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), and good decision-making. The Main Subjects Include Aeronautical knowledge and flight planning. But is it required?

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iPad Pilot News

MARCH 11, 2025

These alerts include runway proximity, traffic, cabin altitude, destination weather, terrain, airspace and TFRs, carbon monoxide and more. The destination weather frequency callout provides the destination airport weather frequency (ATIS, AWOS, or ASOS). The alert will display a New Flight Plan Loaded From Panel message.

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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. Each year we publish a plain-language review of the FARs and Advisory Circulars pertaining to the use of iPads and electronic flight bags in the cockpit.

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iPad Pilot News

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

How to mount and use your iPhone as an EFB in the cockpit iPad Pilot News The iPhone is finding a home in many cockpits, as pilots have come to appreciate the larger screens on these phones as alternatives to the iPad. Once you decide to use your iPhone as an in-flight display, it’s smart to secure it in the cockpit.

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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. Avtech proFLIGHT This app is a high-quality weather tool for the professional flight crew. Offers Apple Watch app and iMessage app.

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Inflight Pilot Training

DECEMBER 22, 2024

If your dream is to join Deltas cockpit, the journey starts with a strong foundation in flight training. Step 1: Start with Your Private Pilot License (PPL) Every Delta Airlines pilot begins their journey at the same place: flight school. Solo Flight: Experience the independence of flying on your own.

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Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 17, 2024

If you’re flying IFR in winter weather, icing is a threat you have to actively prepare for. If you can understand the conditions that lead to icing and know how to react when it happens, you’ll keep yourself ahead of the harsh weather. And ice doesn’t just build on your wings; it can sneak up on you quickly.

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Plane and Pilot

JANUARY 30, 2025

Flight simulator software/hardware One of the best ways to refine flight maneuvers and procedures without the cost of renting an aircraft (and burning avgas) is with a flight simulator. Portable aviation weather and traffic receiver Weather is one of the most critical considerations for every pilot.

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Professional Pilot

JANUARY 2, 2025

By Jake Carpenter Contributing Writer F rom rudimentary analog gauges to todays sophisticated, fully integrated avionics, the evolution of cockpit technologies has revolutionized how pilots interact with their aircraft. The fully automated MultiScan weather radar also provides predictive analysis and advanced threat detection.

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Pilot Institute

APRIL 4, 2025

Unexpected situations can arise at any point in your flight. In your life as a pilot, youll be facing issues like changes in weather, mechanical problems, or traffic delays. When creating a flight plan, you’ll be doing distances, speeds, times en route, and fuel burn.

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iPad Pilot News

OCTOBER 8, 2024

In addition to displaying digital charts and navigation data in the cockpit, the iPad is also very good for both organization and as a training resource on the ground. Student pilots can take advantage of all these benefits and use the iPad to save time and money during flight training with great apps available from the App Store.

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iPad Pilot News

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

While these high-performance pro models would suit (and honestly exceed) most pilots’ needs in the cockpit, there are some other options and features worth considering when purchasing an iPad for use in aviation. ″ and will be a better fit in cockpits with tighter constraints. iPad Pro, iPad Air or iPad Mini?

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Yakobchuk Viachelev / Shutterstock One of the last activities you may notice before the doors close will be the flight dispatcher entering the flight deck to hand over any last-minute paperwork, the final passenger and fuel figures, and a finalized load sheet to the flight crew.

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iPad Pilot News

OCTOBER 8, 2024

In addition to displaying digital charts and navigation data in the cockpit, the iPad is also very good for both organization and as a training resource on the ground. Student pilots can take advantage of all these benefits and use the iPad to save time and money during flight training with great apps available from the App Store.

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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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Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Or perhaps you’re designing a fully-fledged cockpit that rivals real-world flight training rigs. No matter the complexity, every flight sim setup has these three fundamental elements: The System The Simulator The Peripherals The System The system refers to the computer hardware that runs the simulator software.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 14, 2024

Bring both with you to your flight lessons. You will want to get a gear bag to carry these materials along with a notebook for taking notes and writing down information in the cockpit. Structure of Lessons A traditional flight school is not like attending high school. We can’t control the weather.

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Professional Pilot

JULY 16, 2024

The InSight Display System brings a glass cockpit experience and advanced navigation to modernize Hawker 800 series aircraft. Enhanced situational awareness: Cutting-edge, 3D synthetic vision system combined with advanced safety features for traffic, weather, and terrain improve situational awareness in critical situations.

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Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Active noise reduction (ANR) uses electronics to sense the noise in the cockpit and emit soundwaves that cancel it. It integrates with Lightspeed’s free app to track CO levels and also record audio from the cockpit. These handhelds have a lot of great uses, but more importantly, they’re a vital part of any pilot’s contingency plan.

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Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Both trips involved similar routes, the same destination, and periods of both VFR and IFR weather. The weather was mildly IFR, the aircraft performed flawlessly, and I found out later that my university team won. After gassing up and checking the weather, the path looked clear to head farther south to Chattanooga, Tennessee (KCHA).

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Pilot's Life Blog

AUGUST 6, 2024

Fuel, Oil, and Fluid Level Checks Pilots verify that the aircraft’s fuel tanks contain the correct amount and type of fuel for the upcoming flight plan. Cockpit and Controls Check Pilots move to the cockpit to examine all instruments and gauges for proper function during the pre-flight inspection.

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Pilot's Life Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Ground school is where youll learn the theory behind flyingeverything from aerodynamics to flight regulations and weather patterns. At Leopard Aviation, we ensure our ground school curriculum provides you with a solid understanding, preparing you for both written exams and hands-on flight training.

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Fear of Landing

DECEMBER 6, 2024

A few hours later, the pilot obtained a weather briefing and filed an IFR flight plan before departing Westchester to fly back to Montgomery County. By now, it was dark and the weather in Gaithersburg had deteriorated with fog and low cloud ceilings. It was now past midnight.

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Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

It’s natural to feel anxious about flying alone in the cockpit for the first time. Just like a mother bird lets go of her young, a student pilot must take that leap of faith into solo flight. Understand the weather conditions. To help you anticipate and adapt to different situations, make sure to check the weather reports.

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Aviation Bussiness News

MARCH 27, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) is already being tested to understand its potential role in flight planning, promising a whole new way forward in terms of safety, efficiency and decision-making. The pilots enjoy quicker, more reliable internet access that will keep them using cloud-based tools seamlessly on iPads in the cockpit.

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Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

Key Takeaways The E6B is a mechanical slide rule that helps pilots make calculations useful for flight planning Use the slide rule side to calculate time, speed, fuel, and air density calculations. Mastering Wind Correction Angles and Groundspeed No flight plan is complete without considering the effect of wind.

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Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 6, 2024

Leadership Skills Flight students will quickly learn that exceptional leadership skills are an essential part of what makes a good pilot. As a pilot, you’re in charge of the navigation inside the cockpit, as well as the flight attendants and cabin crew members.

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Fly Around Alaska

DECEMBER 25, 2023

His expertise in handling challenging terrains and weather conditions mirrors the skills we impart to our students. It would become a hub where technology and tradition blend, with elves crafting toys and managing flight plans, weather forecasts, and navigation charts.

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Pilot's Life Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

At Leopard Aviation, we make the journey smoother with expert instructors, modern aircraft, and a structured approach that keeps you confident in the cockpit. Navigating Weather and Environmental Factors Weather plays a significant role in flight training. Thats where we come in. Simulators also play a huge role.

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