Pilot Institute

APRIL 4, 2025

Hold a Private Pilot License (PPL). Flight Training: Part 61: Minimum 250 total flight hours, including: 100 hours as Pilot-in-Command (PIC). Crosswinds will be a frequent issue, so you’ll have to know which direction to head to correct for the wind. 50 hours of cross-country flight time. 10 hours in Complex or TAA.

Pilot 98

Pilot Checkride Cabin Crew Airplanes 98

iPad Pilot News

MARCH 27, 2025

Avidyne IFD540/IFD440Trainer Pilots flying with Avidyne’s newest GPS/NAV/COM will find this software simulator to be an excellent resource to learn how to use the system right from aniPad. AvioFuel is primarily designed for turboprop and jet aircraft. And its the easiest way to manage multiple Bluetooth connections.

Weather 91

Weather Pilot Flight Plan Airplanes 91

Airspeed Junkie

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

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.

Pilot 52

Pilot Instrument Flight Rules Weather Center of Gravity 52

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

This type of design is common in delta-winged aircraft such as fighter jets. They just keep the wings level, and the aircraft will simply drift with the wind if its experiencing any significant crosswind. The elevator and rudder control are left to the pilot. UA232 was a McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10, a tri-jet.

Aileron 90

Aileron Weight-Shift-Control Rudder Longitudinal Axis 90

Air Facts

AUGUST 26, 2024

It’s not just GA pilots who can struggle with airspeed control. In business jets and airliners, the issue is usually being too fast, leading to a runway excursion and often substantial damage or even fatalities. Seek out flight instruction when it’s gusty or bring a more experienced pilot along if conditions are marginal.

Knot 98

Knot Runway Airplanes Pilot 98