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Drone Lingo Simplified: Acronyms Every Pilot Needs To Know

Pilot Institute

NOTAM Notice to Airmen A NOTAM is a notice that contains essential information to alert pilots of potential hazards at a specific location or along a flight route. NOTAMs are publicly available. Pilots are required to check for NOTAMs along their relevant routes or locations before the start of a flight.

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ForeFlight vs. Garmin Pilot: 3 key differences to help you decide

iPad Pilot News

The latest version of the app is extremely versatile, providing all the digital resources a student pilot needs when learning to fly a Cessna 172, while simultaneously offering a Gulfstream pilot advanced flight planning and international resources needed to fly from New York to London. Thats what really matters.

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Why you should use ForeFlight’s Pack feature on every flight

iPad Pilot News

We also recommend using ForeFlight’s “Pack” feature as a follow-up to ensure that all the charts for the planned flight are saved for offline access. The Pack button is depicted as a small suitcase at the bottom of the route editor and will show a red badge when it detects unsaved data for the active flight plan.

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Pilot Safety Simplified: Proficiency vs. Currency Explained

Pilot Institute

At these heights, you could get into turbulence and gusty crosswinds. Weather and Flight Planning : Youll plan a short cross-country flight, and the examiner will ask you questions as you progress with the planning. You need to show your ability to read weather charts and NOTAMs.

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Aircraft Dispatcher Job Requirements

Pilot Institute

They often are too busy to plan a commercial flight from start to finish. As a result, larger operations often rely on dispatchers specializing in flight planning to handle the responsibility. They also plan diversions and give pilots feedback during emergencies.

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Running On Empty

AV Web

Routing around thunderstorms or changing altitude for icing or turbulence are options I like to exercise, which require a little extra fuel for breathing room. An additional consideration exists for aircraft cruising in the flight levels. Check Notams and call the FBO or airport manager if there are any questions.

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Top 10 aviation weather apps for pilots

iPad Pilot News

These are great for deciding whether you need a jacket tomorrow, but when it comes to aviation weather—looking at thunderstorms, ice, turbulence, visibility and so much more—these apps just aren’t enough. This app is hard to beat for a quick check of multiple METARs and NOTAMs. Station Weather.

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