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Air Transat flight dispatchers vote 100% to strike

World Airline News

Flights Dispatchers are licensed by Transport Canada and prepare the Flight Plan, board fuel, monitor aircraft systems, monitor weather, deal with in-flight emergencies along with other very important functions. No Air Transat aircraft can depart without the approval of the Flight Plan by the Flight Dispatcher.

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Private Pilot’s Guide to the Latest ACS Update (2024)

Northstar VFR

WEATHER INFORMATION One of the minor changes you’ll notice on the updated Airman Certification Standards for Private Pilots is related to aviation weather products. Airport Observations (METAR and SPECI) and Pilot Observations (PIREP) PA.I.C.K2b b. Owner/Operator and pilot-in-command responsibilities PA.I.D.K6

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Complete Preflight Checklists All Pilots Need

Northstar VFR

The FAA offers a great risk management checklist that we are encouraged to use before each flight: PAVE. It’s vital that we take an honest look at our capacity for pilot-in-command responsibilities before each flight. I: ILLNESS Do I have any symptoms that will affect my ability to make a safe flight?

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VFR Flight Following Explained

Pilot Institute

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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FAA publishes updated Airman Certification Standards – Here’s What You Should Know

Flight Training Central

Added Pilots Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25) and the Risk Management Handbook (FAA-H-8083-2) as a reference in various Tasks. Replaced weather AC 00-6, AC 00-45, and AC 00-54 with the Aviation Weather Handbook (FAA-H-8083-28). Revised weather task sub-element texts to current weather products.

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Quiz: Regulations for Instrument Flight Rules

Flight Training Central

An instrument rated pilot, who has not logged any instrument time in 1 year or more, cannot serve as pilot in command under IFR, unless the pilot passes an instrument proficiency check followed by 6 hours and six instrument approaches, 3 of those hours in the category of aircraft involved. The en route weather is IMC.

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What Are Common Part 107 Test Questions?

Flying Magazine

Regulations: 15 to 25 percent Airspace and requirements: 15 to 25 percent Weather: 11 to 16 percent Loading and performance: 7 to 11 percent Operations: 35 to 45 percent FAA Part 107 Test Cost The cost of the Part 107 exam is $175, which you pay to the testing center when you schedule a date, time, and location for the exam.