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How to Prepare for Your First Check Ride

Plane and Pilot

Laying the Groundwork Through Study, Practice, and Review The ACS is your study blueprint, outlining every knowledge area and flight task youll be expected to demonstrate. Its organized into areas of operation, including preflight preparation, airport operations, and cross-country flight planning.

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Is It Hard To Be A Pilot? – The Surprising Truth

Pilot Institute

Hold a Private Pilot License (PPL). Flight Training: Part 61: Minimum 250 total flight hours, including: 100 hours as Pilot-in-Command (PIC). 50 hours of cross-country flight time. One daytime and one nighttime cross-country flight (each 2 hours, >100 NM straight-line distance).

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Pilot’s aviation app directory – 2025 Edition

iPad Pilot News

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. FlashPass eAPIS Pilots flying internationally across any US bordermust submit passenger manifests to US Customs. Are you current?

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A Comprehensive Guide to Pilot Certificates and Ratings

Airspeed Junkie

The student pilot certificate allows individuals to fly solo under the supervision of an instructor but does not permit carrying passengers. This certificate is the foundation upon which future pilot training is built, providing the first taste of flying as a pilot in command during solo flights.

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Pilot Safety Simplified: Proficiency vs. Currency Explained

Pilot Institute

Well examine why they should always go hand-in-hand and how you can improve your skills to become a more capable pilot. Key Takeaways Currency ensures a pilot meets FAA legal requirements to act as pilot-in-command. Proficiency is a pilots ability to fly skillfully and safely beyond legal minimums.

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Biennial Flight Review Guide: Preparing for Success

Pilot's Life Blog

At Leopard Aviation, we recognize the importance of the BFR in maintaining high standards of airmanship and are committed to assisting pilots in achieving their best. FAA Requirements According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), pilots are required to complete a flight review every 24 calendar months to act as pilot in command.

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Comprehensive Biennial Flight Review Checklist for Pilots

Pilot's Life Blog

Our instructors will work with you to analyze weather scenarios, fostering your ability to make prudent choices during flight planning and execution. Flight Planning Effective flight planning encompasses route selection, fuel calculations, weight and balance assessments, and alternative planning.

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