Pilot Institute

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Many pilots just memorize the answers instead of truly understanding them, especially when it comes to complicated topics like LPV, LNAV, and VNAV. We’ll explain what these approaches are, what equipment you’ll need, and why it’s important to understand them for safer flight. What Are LPV, LNAV, and VNAV?

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Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 2, 2024

While other types of controlled airspace require two-way radio communication, IFR flight plans, and various kinds of equipment, Class E airspace below 10,000 feet does not. However, many pilots find Class E airspace confusing because of the different types of altitudes and markings on the sectional chart.

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Pilot Institute

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Key Takeaways Dispatchers are often called pilots on the ground. They plan and monitor flights to ensure they are operated safely and efficiently. Dispatchers are often considered “pilots on the ground” and play an important part in airlines. In smaller operations, the pilots plan the entire flight.

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Aviators of Tomorrow

JUNE 13, 2023

Whether you’re a seasoned pilot or a novice looking to embark on your first long-distance flight, careful planning and execution are vital to ensure a successful trip. Welcome to our comprehensive guide on how to plan and execute cross-country flights like a professional.

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Gary's Flight Journal

MAY 3, 2024

I launched from runway three-two and pointed for the Snow Hill VOR. Once south of Myrtle Beach I was turned direct Charleston VOR. Wednesday 5/1 I’m up early and as all pilots do, I’m checking weather for our return home. My planned route of Savannah to Kinston NC looks fine and the fuel price is the lowest in the area.

Runway 98

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Photographic Logbook

JULY 6, 2024

Our committee encourages club pilots to expand their horizons by venturing beyond the local area. To provide student pilots an opportunity to experience real world general aviation flying outside of the training environment and introduce them to what they can do once they have earned their pilot certificates. after 9/11.

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Photographic Logbook

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Among General Aviation pilots, there was great fear that private aircraft would be permanently barred from controlled airspace, particularly around the epicenters of those attacks in New York City and Washington DC. This hardly seems equitable, but is a reality that pilots have borne for many years. ounce toiletries.

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AeroSavvy

AUGUST 20, 2021

Pilots who regularly operate at high elevation airports are (or should be) familiar with planning this type of flying. The “Six” can seat 6 (pilot + 5 passengers) in a 2-2-2 seating configuration. An autopilot and Aspen primary flight display reduce workload on long flights. Flagstaff is at 7,015 feet.

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Gary's Flight Journal

MARCH 18, 2024

The Weather Watch Some of my go to weather pages have changed or gone away but I have been working on some new to me weather tools for my cross country flight planning. Pre-Flight It's the day before departure and I am going to complete my preflight and fuel sump. Sunday 3.10 Todays routing will be Ocean City (KOXB) to Mt.

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Flight Training Central

APRIL 29, 2024

It’s important for pilots to understand the operating requirements and restrictions regarding Special Use airspace (SUA). Pilots can request the status of SUA by contacting the using or controlling agency. IFR flights will tpyically be routed around active Restricted Areas.

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Clearance AGL NOTAMs Pilot 111

Photographic Logbook

OCTOBER 11, 2024

During flight planning, I determined that 8,000 feet would provide the best wind advantage of the available preferred westbound IFR cruise altitudes. West of the Geneseo VOR, I passed high above Silver Lake and the gorge in Letchworth State Park. Moments later, the pilot emerged and helped four women disembark.

Runway 98

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Photographic Logbook

OCTOBER 28, 2023

Fittingly Gloomy Date Aircraft Route of Flight Time (hrs) Total (hrs) 28 Oct 2023 N21481 SDC (Sodus, NY) - HPN (White Plains, NY) - SDC 5.0 Tom and I filed via the Rockdale VOR, which was a starting point on the Nobbi Five arrival procedure used in the greater New York area. That was a good plan.

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Photographic Logbook

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Preparations for this trip the night before included: Flight planning to time-out each of the four legs of the planned round trip as well as verification of customs hours (Kingston, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm M-F, Ogdensburg, 8:00 am to midnight every day). Filing three IFR flight plans (KSDC to CYGK, CYGK to CYRO, and CYRO to KOGS).

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Photographic Logbook

OCTOBER 19, 2023

But I also needed to be airborne at 3:00 pm or else amend my flight plan and arrival time with US Customs in Ogdensville, NY. She disclosed that she took flight lessons when she was younger, but only had experience with Cessnas. My filed route to Ogdensburg was via YOW (the Ottawa VOR) and IKLAX. Some pilots do."

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Approach Clearance Airplanes Runway 52