Pilot Institute

MARCH 17, 2025

But who qualifies as a safety pilot? They must: Hold at least a private pilot certificate. Have a current medical certificate to act as pilot-in-command. In addition to meeting these requirements, the aircraft must be equipped with dual controls or a mechanism allowing the safety pilot to take over if needed.

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Pilot Institute

MARCH 6, 2025

This means that, in most cases, a drone pilot flying in FPV will need a visual observer nearby. PIC Pilot in Command The PIC refers to the person who is ultimately responsible for the operations and safety of an aircraft. This is a general aviation term that also applies to drone flight.

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Northstar VFR

AUGUST 25, 2024

It’s the responsibility of the pilot-in-command (PIC) to confirm that the inspections have been performed and the aircraft airworthy before conducting a flight. T: TRANSPONDER INSPECTION (FAR 91.413) The transponder also must be inspected every 24 calendar months, even for flight under VFR (visual flight rules).

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Pilot Institute

APRIL 24, 2024

Keeping jet traffic safe alongside slower general aviation aircraft is harder still. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has tailored each airspace to ensure traffic flows in and out of the airport safely. They try to make the underlying airspace easily navigable by visual flight rules (VFR) aircraft.

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Airspeed Junkie

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The student pilot certificate allows individuals to fly solo under the supervision of an instructor but does not permit carrying passengers. This certificate is the foundation upon which future pilot training is built, providing the first taste of flying as a pilot in command during solo flights.

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