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Blog: V-Tail Myths And The Truth, As We Know It, So Far

AV Web

It involved an in-flight breakup, and the pilot was a doctor. This is often the result of the aircraft picking up excessive airspeed as a result of pilot disorientation in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), followed by an abrupt pitch-up after exiting the bottom of the cloud.

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Is Flying Safer Than Driving? The Truth About General Aviation

Pilot Institute

Pilots often claim that the drive to the airport is the most dangerous part of any flight. 1] But does this hold true for private planes and personal flights? These flights, known as General Aviation (GA), have reached historically low accident rates. Instructional Flights Instructional flights saw 2.3

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Blog: V-Tail Myths And The Truth, As We Know It, So Far

AV Web

It involved an in-flight breakup; and the pilot was a doctor. This is often the result of the aircraft picking up excessive airspeed as a result of pilot disorientation in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), followed by an abrupt pitch-up after exiting the bottom of the cloud.

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EFB Schooling: In-Flight Information Guidance

Jetwhine

Pursuing my schooling on computer-aided flight plans, usually generated by an electronic flight bag (EFB—see Are You Current with the New Airman Certification Standards? for my ACS motivation), has led me to an FAA advisory circular, Use of Flight Deck Displays of Digital Weather and Aeronautical Information.

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Business jet flight decks

Professional Pilot

By Jake Carpenter Contributing Writer F rom rudimentary analog gauges to todays sophisticated, fully integrated avionics, the evolution of cockpit technologies has revolutionized how pilots interact with their aircraft. R) The Garmin G5000 integrated flight deck offers simultaneous display of critical flight and situational data.

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Understanding Instrument Proficiency Checks: A Pilot’s Guide

Pilot's Life Blog

Maintaining strong instrument skills is essential for pilot safety, especially in low-visibility conditions. 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.

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Choosing an IFR Alternate Airport

Northstar VFR

by Gustin Robinson, FAA CFI-I ASEL Flying under instrument meteorological conditions keeps even a good pilot on their toes. As a student pilot you were always taught “see and avoid”, keep your eyes outside, etc. Flight planning becomes more advanced than before, flying SIDs and STARs, and instrument approaches.