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Avionics and cockpit automation

Professional Pilot

Challenger 604, G-IV Contributing Writer Honeywell Primus Epic F ederal Aviation Regulation (FAR) 91.205 prescribes the minimum instruments and equipment necessary for flight. As the flying environment grows more complex such as under instrument flight rules (IFR) additional instrumentation becomes critical.

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Drone Lingo Simplified: Acronyms Every Pilot Needs To Know

Pilot Institute

IFR Instrument Flight Rules IFR is the set of rules that allow pilots to fly by reference to instruments in the flight deck when flying by visual reference is not safe. A structured approach to SRM helps pilots learn to gather information, analyze it, and make sound decisions.

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How to Talk to ATC (Beginner’s Guide)

Pilot Institute

Enforce a Sterile Flight Deck We all know that there can be a lot of distractions when flying. When you talk to ATC, limit non-essential flight deck conversations. Make sure you’ve briefed all occupants about when they can – and can’t – talk during the flight.