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Drone Lingo Simplified: Acronyms Every Pilot Needs To Know

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This is a general aviation term that also applies to drone flight. 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.

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Pilot Safety Simplified: Proficiency vs. Currency Explained

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Loss of Control Why does loss of control happen in general aviation (GA)? Lets dig into them: Disorientation : Flying into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) without proper training is a very dangerous move. You need to show your ability to read weather charts and NOTAMs.

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