iPad Pilot News

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Student pilot’s guide to cross-country flight planning with an iPad iPad Pilot News There is a wide range of opinions on how student pilots should use iPads during flight training. The post Student pilots guide to cross-country flight planning with an iPad first appeared on iPad Pilot News.

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Flight Training Central

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Can you put all the puzzle pieces together and plan a successful cross-country flight? Use this quiz to test your flight planning knowledge and see if you can get a perfect score. When converting from true course to magnetic heading, a pilot should add westerly variation and subtract left wind correction angle.

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Pilot Institute

MARCH 7, 2025

Well examine why they should always go hand-in-hand and how you can improve your skills to become a more capable pilot. Key Takeaways Currency ensures a pilot meets FAA legal requirements to act as pilot-in-command. Proficiency is a pilots ability to fly skillfully and safely beyond legal minimums.

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Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

In this guide we’ll explain the most common mistakes student pilots make and talk about how to avoid them. Trust me, you’ll find yourself growing into a better pilot, flight after flight. Key Takeaways Maintaining proper situational awareness inside and outside the cockpit is essential for flight safety.

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Inflight Pilot Training

MARCH 30, 2025

Earning your Private Pilot License (PPL) is one of the most exciting milestones in your aviation journey. At Inflight Pilot Training, we specialize in helping Private Pilots grow their skills and expand their horizons. An Instrument Rating is an FAA certification that allows you to fly under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR).

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iPad Pilot News

JANUARY 21, 2025

How to set up aircraft equipment codes in aviation apps to file VFR/IFR flight plans iPad Pilot News All VFR and IFR flight plans must be filed using the ICAO form. The international (ICAO) flight plan form , which is required to be used for all VFR and IFR flight plans filed in the U.S.,

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Pilot Institute

MARCH 6, 2025

Drones have their own language, and its filled with abbreviations and acronyms that can be overwhelming for new drone pilots. This guide simplifies the most common drone-related acronyms, from flight regulations to airspace classifications and technical terms. If youre just starting off with drone flight, then this is the list for you.

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Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Do you want to know about becoming a pilot? If you’re aiming to earn your private pilot’s license, ground school is an essential part of your path to the cockpit. Key Takeaways Ground school isn’t legally required, but passing the FAA knowledge test is mandatory for private pilots. But is it required?

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Airline Geeks

JANUARY 11, 2025

Explore all-in-one calendar apps that aid airline pilots in integrating their work and life schedules. Discover the top 5 calendar apps for pilots that streamline scheduling, enhance workflow, and improve flight planning.

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Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Starting on your path to becoming a pilot might feel like stepping into the unknown. Let’s get you set up with what you need to begin your pilot journey. Key Takeaways Getting a pilot’s license requires a high school education or GED and passing a basic medical exam. What Are the Basic Requirements to Start Pilot Training?

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Inflight Pilot Training

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Lets explore the path to becoming a Delta Airlines pilot and how you can take the first step toward this exciting career! Step 1: Start with Your Private Pilot License (PPL) Every Delta Airlines pilot begins their journey at the same place: flight school. Youll feel like a professional pilot from day one.

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Simple Flying

APRIL 30, 2024

Planning a flight is an in-depth topic that spans a pilot's or dispatcher's career. This article will focus on the two main types of planning: Visual (VFR) and instrument (IFR) rules.

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Aerotime

JULY 25, 2024

Electronic Flight Bag will implement Boeing’s FliteDeck Pro with associated add-ons, enhancing pilot operations with real-time navigation and operational data. And the Aviator and FliteBrief solutions will streamline flight planning and briefing processes, providing pilots with critical flight information.

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Aerotime

MAY 30, 2024

The airline said that bringing the platforms together will offer highly accurate turbulence information and forecasts for pilots, equipping them with the means to plot the best paths around affected areas for enhanced safety, efficient navigation, and optimization of flight plans.

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Air Facts

JANUARY 22, 2025

To my surprise, the Cessna 172S that I have flown for all my training for Private Pilot and Instrument training, had a lapsed 30-day VOR check. In his office (which was at the airport), he informed me where we would fly to and told me to file an IFR flight plan.

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iPad Pilot News

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Top 10 iPad Pilot Gifts for 2024 iPad Pilot News The team at iPad Pilot News has spent hundreds of flying hours researching and testing the best apps, gear, and accessories for iPad pilots. Explore even more iPad pilot gifts at Sportys.com. Infinite Flight is the most popular among pilots.

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Aerotime

OCTOBER 10, 2024

In advance of the long-awaited arrival of its first Airbus A350-900, Emirates has been revealing the efforts it has gone to over recent months to prepare its pilots and cabin crews for the arrival of the new widebody fleet. These suites include three full-motion flight simulators integrated with innovative pilot support systems (PSS).

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Air Facts

MARCH 14, 2025

Pilots Bucket List: 11 Must-Do Adventures After Earning Your Pilots License Air Facts Journal You worked hard, paid a lot of money and earned your pilot’s license. ” Everyone’s dream list will vary, but let me suggest 11 things that every pilot should do with their license. 100 hamburger flight.

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iPad Pilot News

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Keep Your iPad Airworthy: Annual Care Tips Every Pilot Should Know iPad Pilot News No, there isn’t a blue screen of death on the iPad, but it can quit. A pilot’s worst fearwas to look down at an EFB and see the infamous “blue screen of death” on an IFR flight while setting up for an approach.

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AV Web

OCTOBER 5, 2024

A passenger took control of a King Air C90 from its incapacitated pilot over southern California on Friday and managed to put it safely on a runway at at Meadows Field in Bakersfield. First responders performed CPR at the scene and took the pilot to a hospital according to KGET News. “I 4, after the pilot had a medical emergency.

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Air Facts

JANUARY 20, 2025

A Night Flying Experience I’ll Never Forget Air Facts Journal When I earned my Private license, specific training in night flying was required if the new pilot planned to fly at night. I wanted the license without restrictions, as well as the flexibility of flying after sunset so I arranged for the necessary training flights.

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iPad Pilot News

DECEMBER 17, 2024

ForeFlight vs. Garmin Pilot: 3 key differences to help you decide iPad Pilot News There are a handful of full-featured aviation Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) apps available today for pilots, both free and paid, which provide just about every preflight and in-flight resource you’ll need for both VFR and IFR operations.

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Flight Training Central

OCTOBER 4, 2024

You have earned your pilot’s certificate. Weekend getaways are part of the fun of having a pilot certificate. After you have decided on your destination, what should you concern yourself with other than the usual preflight planning? You are ready to spread your wings for your first weekend getaway.

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Plane and Pilot

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

It is the first time you will step into the cockpit and demonstrate to your examiner, the FAA, and yourself that youre ready to safely and competently operate as a private pilot. The Importance of Your First Check Ride Passing your private pilot check ride signals that youre competent to fly independently and carry passengers safely.

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One Mile at a Time

AUGUST 27, 2024

The channel has just uploaded a video involving an interaction between an air traffic controller at New York Kennedy Airport (JFK) and an Aeromexico pilot. Pilot: “Okay, cross runway 13R on echo, and follow the heavy on charlie, Aeromexico 401.” Pilot: You said 13R, but it’s 13L, okay.” Pilot: “Okay 31R or 13L, Aeromexico 401.”

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iPad Pilot News

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Top 10 apps for Student Pilots iPad Pilot News The iPad is a great tool for pilots of all skill levels, from airline captains to student pilots. Student pilots can take advantage of all these benefits and use the iPad to save time and money during flight training with great apps available from the App Store.

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iPad Pilot News

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Top 10 apps for Student Pilots iPad Pilot News The iPad is a great tool for pilots of all skill levels, from airline captains to student pilots. Student pilots can take advantage of all these benefits and use the iPad to save time and money during flight training with great apps available from the App Store.

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iPad Pilot News

MAY 14, 2024

Electronic flight bag legal briefing for pilots—2024 edition iPad Pilot News The best reading is in some Advisory Circulars from the FAA. Each year we publish a plain-language review of the FARs and Advisory Circulars pertaining to the use of iPads and electronic flight bags in the cockpit.

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Plane and Pilot

JANUARY 30, 2025

Of course, as those who begin the journey well know, becoming a pilot is about far more than just logging flight hours. There are lots of milestones worth celebrating in aviation, and it isnt as if there are not plenty of tools, equipment, and, lets face itluxuries pilots could use.

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Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Now that you’ve got your wings, you can enter the aviation world as a pilot and realize your dreams of flight—almost. Every pilot will need some essential items to be equipped for tasks in the air and to prepare for contingencies. You’ll also need an organized place to carry and stash all your gear during your flights.

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Flight Training Central

MARCH 10, 2025

To warn pilots of a high volume of pilot training or other unusual aerial activity. To segregate military training activities from aircraft operating under instrument flight rules. A temporary flight restriction (TFR) may be issued for: Areas around major sporting events below 3,000 AGL and within 3 nautical miles.

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Plane and Pilot

JANUARY 29, 2025

Exam fees Becoming a pilot in the United States involves several tests. After passing an aeronautical knowledge test (the written), youll need to complete an oral and practical exam (the check ride) with a Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE). For a private pilot check ride, fees often hover around $800-$1,000.

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Flight Training Central

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Pilots should always be evaluating alternate airports. One of the most important skills pilots must continue to hone is sound decision-making. IFR Alternate Airport Planning Legal requirements for selecting an alternate airport Additional GPS Approach Considerations Which weather forecast should you use?

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Flight Training Central

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Thousands of simulated Private Pilot written exams are completed every month in Sporty’s Learn to Fly Course , but certain topics consistently trip up aspiring aviators. These commonly missed questions often focus on nuanced regulations, meteorology, flight planning, and airspace rules. lean the mixture.

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iPad Pilot News

MARCH 11, 2025

Heads-up, hands-free: How to use iPad audio alerts for safer flights iPad Pilot News The iPad is an engaging visual tool, but many pilots forget about its many audio uses. Many pilots may not realize that ForeFlight also provides audio alerts with these notifications. Here’s a rundown of what you might hear.

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Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Thousands of simulated Private Pilot written exams are completed every month in Sportys Learn to Fly Course , but certain topics consistently trip up aspiring aviators. These commonly missed questions often focus on nuanced regulations, meteorology, flight planning, and airspace rules. Let’s get to the quiz!

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Thrust Flight

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

In this article, we’ll dive into how to properly plan an IFR flight. Do you remember when you learned to fly cross countries in your Private Pilot training? After all, a cross country is a culmination of all of […] The post A Guide to IFR Flight Planning appeared first on Thrust Flight.

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