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How to Prepare for Your First Check Ride

Plane and Pilot

Take time to understand relevant Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) , especially those explicitly referenced in the ACS. Knowledge areas and tasks included in the ACS include weather theory, airspace, aeronautical charts, aircraft performance, and emergency procedures, to name just a few.

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What to Expect When Learning to Fly

Flying Magazine

There are 15 experience requirements listed in the Federal Aviation Regulations/Aeronautical Information Manual (FAR/AIM) rule book under Part 61.87 We can’t control the weather. Learn basic control before the stakes are higher. Solo Flight Your first solo is the halfway point of your private pilot training.

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What is the FAR/AIM? And Why is It Important?

Northstar VFR

For those who aren’t well versed in using the heavy, nausea inducing and all encompassing federal guideline booklet, let’s take a look and break it down so that the FAR/AIM goes from being a phonebook catastrophe to your biggest asset. The first part, the ‘FAR’, stands for Federal Aviation Regulations. Check the AIM.

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Flight Gear Checklist For New Pilots

Plane and Pilot

Flight Gear Crosswind Bag If you’re bent toward practicality and cost-effectiveness, the Flight Gear Crosswind Bag does a lot for a little. You should carry a water bottle, your FAR AIM (Federal Aviation Regulations) and your Airplane Flying Handbook with you at all times. What do pilots wear while flying?

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Biennial Flight Review Guide: Preparing for Success

Pilot's Life Blog

Discussions may also cover weather interpretation, flight planning, and risk management. This may include normal and crosswind takeoffs and landings, stalls, steep turns, emergency procedures, and navigation exercises. Before your BFR, it’s advisable to revisit these regulations to ensure compliance and safety.

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