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Safety Pilot Explained: How to Log Your Time and Stay Legal

Pilot Institute

A safety pilot is a licensed pilot who acts as an extra pair of eyes and ears in the cockpit. Theyre there to ensure safety when another pilots vision is restricted, like when youre in a simulated instrument flight. But who qualifies as a safety pilot? They must: Hold at least a private pilot certificate.

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How to Avoid Pilot Deviations and Runway Incursions

Pilot Institute

Log a pre-flight briefing with Flight Service to show you’ve done your due diligence as pilot-in-command. Doing this kind of preparation is even more important when flying under Visual Flight Rules (VFR). Make sure that you maintain a sterile cockpit during taxiing.

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