Pilot's Life Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

What is an instrument proficiency check? Its a required assessment for pilots who have not met IFR currency rules, ensuring they can safely operate under instrument flight rules. What is an Instrument Proficiency Check (IPC)? What is an instrument proficiency check (IPC)? How often do I need an IPC?

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Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 17, 2024

These weather alerts each have their own role: AIRMETs warn about moderate conditions like turbulence, icing, and limited visibility, which can affect smaller or less equipped aircraft. SIGMETs alert pilots to more severe weather events like thunderstorms, volcanic ash, or strong turbulence that could pose serious risks to any flight.

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Northstar VFR

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

For the commercial pilot, or someone who flies under IFR (Instrument Flight Rules) regularly, a kneeboard which holds an iPad may be a better choice. On the clipboard are permanent references to altitudes, light gun signals, emergency procedures, flight plan elements, etc.

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Pilot Flight Deck Instrument Flight Rules Approach 84

Fear of Landing

DECEMBER 6, 2024

A few hours later, the pilot obtained a weather briefing and filed an IFR flight plan before departing Westchester to fly back to Montgomery County. By now, it was dark and the weather in Gaithersburg had deteriorated with fog and low cloud ceilings. He did admit that in hindsight, he wished he had diverted.

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Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

We can’t cover them all here, but here are a few recent improvements we’ve noticed with MSFS: Improved flight models and ground physics. More realistic instrumentation (e.g., Visual improvements with lighting and weather. But youll need a powerful computer to run the VR headset with a flight simulator.

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Pilot Institute

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Unexpected issues like engine trouble or bad weather make routine flights a handful. VFR flight following offers real-time help and improves situational awareness, all for free. Key Takeaways VFR flight following offers real-time help and improves pilots’ situational awareness. What is Flight Following?

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Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

You might think that Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) are just about how to control and use your instruments in the aircraft, but you need more than skill–you need a rock-solid plan. IFR flight planning is about preparing for every twist and turn along the route. What Is an IFR Flight Plan?

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Photographic Logbook

APRIL 19, 2024

This year, a promising weather forecast featuring high freezing levels (expected to be 9,000+ feet) led to a decision to fly myself. April 17: High Altitude Lunch Date Aircraft Route of Flight Time (hrs) Total (hrs) 17 Apr 2024 N21481 SDC (Sodus, NY) - PNE (Philadelphia, PA) 2.6 It added less than 10 minutes to the overall flight time.

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Pilot's Life Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Benefits of Flight Training in Mesa Ideal Weather Conditions Mesa boasts over 300 sunny days each year, providing consistent flying opportunities. This abundance of clear skies allows student pilots to schedule lessons without frequent weather-related cancellations, facilitating steady progress in their training.

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Universal Weather

JANUARY 16, 2024

Flight planning Flight planning procedures and requirements for Greece follow the Eurocontrol policies, and, for business aircraft operators, these procedures are straightforward. However, it’s usually best to have your ground handler assist with flight plan filing in Greece.

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Professional Pilot

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The group concluded that 17 had been caused by darkness or instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions that deprived pilots of their outside visual references. Guidelines in each corner of the pathway show the direction of the active flight plan leg to confirm that the plane is on its intended track. million in 2022.

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Airspeed Junkie

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Instrument Rating An Instrument Rating is a crucial certification that allows pilots to fly using only their instruments, enabling them to operate in poor weather conditions and complex airspace. What is an Instrument Rating, and why is it important?

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Universal Weather

JANUARY 2, 2024

During the WEF event in Davos in 2024, all standard Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) procedures will be temporarily suspended. Special procedures for arriving and departing flights have been established for this period. The airspace around Davos will be restricted within a radius of 25 NM.

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Professional Pilot

APRIL 3, 2025

Under visual flight rules (VFR) during daytime, a pilot can operate with only basic gauges: an airspeed indicator, altimeter, compass, fuel gauges for each tank, and oil temperature, pressure, and engine RPM readings. The 91.205 minimum equipment rule is very rudimentary, and most aircraft today exceed these requirements.

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Inflight Pilot Training

JUNE 11, 2024

Obtain An Instrument Rating One of the critical steps towards becoming a pro pilot after receiving your PPL is to obtain an instrument rating. This rating allows you to fly under instrument flight rule (IFR) conditions (low visibility), by relying solely on the aircraft’s instruments.

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Universal Weather

JANUARY 24, 2025

El Salvador All flights operating over the landmass of El Salvador will require ADS-B. Requirements apply only to instrument flight rule (IFR) flights and only for aircraft with a maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) of 5700 kg (12,566 lbs.) For more information, see AIC 46/24. Europe ADS-B is mandated for all aircraft.

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True Airspeed Instrument Flight Rules Knot Air Traffic Control 59

Pilot Institute

MAY 25, 2024

JFK 09/317 JFK TWY WA BTN TWY A AND TWY B CLSD 2309191827-PERM FDC NOTAM Flight Data Center (FDC) NOTAMs outline changes affecting instrument flight rules (IFR) operations. These include changes made to instrument approaches, STARs, SIDs, and IFR airways. How can we avoid these NOTAM pitfalls?

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Universal Weather

APRIL 9, 2024

El Salvador Starting on June 24, 2022, all flights operating over the landmass of El Salvador will require ADS-B. Requirements apply only to instrument flight rule (IFR) flights and only for aircraft with a maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) of 5700 kg (12,566 lbs.) For more information, see AIC 81/22.

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True Airspeed Instrument Flight Rules Knot Air Traffic Control 52

AeroSavvy

AUGUST 20, 2021

An autopilot and Aspen primary flight display reduce workload on long flights. ADS-B provides real-time traffic information and almost-live NEXRAD radar and weather data. Cherokee Six instrument panel Like my airline job, I fly nearly paperless using an iPad Mini and the ForeFlight app for navigation charts.

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Inflight Pilot Training

APRIL 16, 2024

You’ll need both US and Canadian charts for your flight, and all flights from Canada to a foreign state, like the US, must be detailed in a flight plan. Be sure to check the Canadian Aviation Regulations ( SOR/96-433 ) for details on filing a flight plan. Upon returning to the U.S., arrival.

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