Ask a Flight Instructor

APRIL 10, 2024

I am a commerical student and had a question about instrument procedures. If you lose Glideslope past FAF, do you have to go missed? I have heard that if you are before the FAF and lose glideslope, you should raise your minimums to non precision mins. However, past the FAF you should go missed. If you are past the FAF and go missed before the DA on a precision, would you climb to your initial altitude on the missed procedure, proceed to the MAP, then execute the missed instructions?

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Flyertalk

APRIL 10, 2024

The Atlanta-based carrier announced a new numbered boarding zone lineup that will go into effect starting on Wednesday, May 1. Diamond Medallion and Sky Priority Gives Way to Numbered Categories Under the current boarding order, flyers are categorized in one of nine different categories based on their booked service class or elite status with Delta Air Lines or another SkyTeam carrier.

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Flight Training Central

APRIL 10, 2024

The airplane preflight inspection is performed before each flight to ensure that all the required paperwork is on board, that the airplane systems are working properly and that the correct amount of fuel and oil are in the tanks. It’s your chance to really look the airplane over inside and out to assure yourself that it’s ready to fly because once you’re airborne you just can’t pull over in case something goes wrong.

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Flyertalk

APRIL 10, 2024

As found on the FlyerTalk forums , the card is now increasing the annual fee for new applicants to £300 ($376.27 USD), as well as the spend requirement to earn the companion pass. Companion Pass Spend Jumps Over $18,000 for New Customers Of the two British Airways American Express cards available to consumers, the Premium Plus card offers more benefits to regular international flyers.

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Air Facts

APRIL 10, 2024

Rubber bands – the reason I quit Air Facts Journal I delivered my little Cessna Cardinal to its new owner today. He was thrilled and sent me a picture of her by the new hangar. He is in his fifties and is eager to return to flying after a long hiatus. I hope it will be the start of a great adventure for him and his family. It may be the only plane he ever owns, or like me, he may go on to have the privilege of close relationships with many.

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All Plane

APRIL 10, 2024

Flight#: TK1853 From: Istanbul (IST) To: Barcelona (BCN) Flight time: 3h 35min Aircraft: Airbus A321neo This is going to be a short one, since I’ve reviewed the Turkish Airlines inflight experience extensively on A330-300 ( business and economy class ), B777-300ER , B787-9 , and B737-800. So, today is the turn of that other workhorse of Turkish Airlines’ fleet, the A321neo.

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AOPA

APRIL 10, 2024

Modern pilots seeking to return to aviation’s roots have grown fascinated with landing airplanes on turf. It’s important to remember, however, that a grass runway may or may not satisfy the desire to land somewhere that's vastly different from home base.

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AOPA

APRIL 10, 2024

A photo of golfing great Arnold Palmer carrying his golf bag away from a Cessna 175 Skylark recently popped up on eBay just a few days before the sports world turned its attention to the Masters Tournament in Augusta, Georgia.

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Thrust Flight

APRIL 10, 2024

I’ve heard the question many times, do you need a degree to become a pilot? The quick answer is no, you don’t need a degree. But it’s more complicated than that. A four-year degree is always recommended if you are seeking a career as a professional pilot. Here’s a look at why. Why Should You […] The post Do You Need a Degree to Become a Pilot?

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AOPA

APRIL 10, 2024

Pilots from across California rallied to defend Oceano County Airport after increased scrutiny from local opponents threatened its survival. The success of these efforts proves how vital community support can be when elected officials assess the impact of an airport.

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Thrust Flight

APRIL 10, 2024

The ATP certificate, which stands for Airline Transport Pilot certificate is the highest pilot license level issued by the FAA. As such, it’s sometimes called the “doctorate of flying.” But what exactly is an ATP and who needs to hold it? In this article we’ll cover all of the details and help you learn exactly […] The post What is an ATP Certificate?

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AOPA

APRIL 10, 2024

Nicolas Chabbert, senior vice president of Daher ’s Aircraft Division, said during the 2024 Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo that Daher shipped the same number of aircraft in 2023 as in 2022—about 75 TBM and Kodiak aircraft.

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Inspire

APRIL 10, 2024

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Vic Syracuse discusses the importance of proactive maintenance on your aircraft during the winter months. The post Winter Maintenance first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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AOPA

APRIL 10, 2024

The Maryland Aviation Council (MAC) is working with AOPA to improve conditions for pilots in the state through an extension on tax exemption legislation and a pilot survey.

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Inspire

APRIL 10, 2024

In a recent piece for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Robbie Culver writes about Les Homan, EAA 1063924, and his Legal Eagle XL ultralight. The post Legal Eagle XL ORV (Off Road Vehicle) first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Professional Pilot

APRIL 10, 2024

Independent MRO providers performing work covered by OEMs. By Owen Davies Contributing writer O ur first look at the role of MROs in bizjet warranty programs (Pro Pilot, July 2023, p 8) showed us that there was much left to learn. Revisiting the subject has revealed that involvement with OEMs varies widely among independent maintenance organizations.

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Universal Weather

APRIL 10, 2024

Update: The Brazilian government has extended the visa exemption for tourists from the United States, Canada, and Australia. V isas will only be required again starting April 10, 2025. NOTE: The date for requiring Crew to have visas has not been changed as of this writing and remains July 10, 2024. In a notable policy shift, Brazil is set to reinstate visa requirements for U.S., Canadian, and Australian citizens, including crew members, with different effective dates starting in 2024.

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Professional Pilot

APRIL 10, 2024

Is FAA staffing keeping pace with airspace/infrastructure/automation here in the US National Airspace System (NAS)? Are the major ATC centers staffed correctly for an upcoming busy summer season? M ost certainly not. FAA is – and admits to being – understaffed by at least 3000 ATC controllers. This is a known problem, and Oklahoma City is stuck in its old-school way of selection and schooling of new candidates.

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Professional Pilot

APRIL 10, 2024

While digitization has enhanced efficiency and capacity, accompanying cyberthreats have grown dramatically, making air transport an attractive target for malicious intent. By Don Van Dyke ATP/Helo/CFII, F28, Bell 222 Pro Pilot Canada Technical Editor Aerospace cybersecurity seeks to maintain safe, secure, and reliable connectivity in the face of vulnerabilities and growing cyberthreats.

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