Pilot Institute
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Key Takeaways A-TOMATO-FLAMES and FLAPS are easy ways to remember required equipment for VFR flights. The Pilot in Command is responsible for ensuring all equipment is functional before every flight. Knowing required equipment could prevent emergencies and ensure safer flights. What Is A-TOMATO-FLAMES?
Flight Training Central
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
To meet the minimum instrument experience requirements, within the last 6 calendar months you need to have flown six hours in the same category aircraft, and at least 3 of the 6 hours in actual IFR conditions. six instrument approaches, holding procedures, and intercepting and tracking courses in the appropriate category of aircraft.
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Pilot Institute
JANUARY 24, 2025
Special VFR Minimums To request special VFR, you need the following (FAR 91.157): 1 SM visibility Stay clear of clouds Thats not a whole lot of restriction, and requesting special VFR is very much a judgment call from the Pilot in Command (PIC). Once again, the judgment call will be yours as the Pilot in Command.
Northstar VFR
MAY 2, 2024
One responsibility we take on before any flight, under visual or instrument flight rules, is ensuring we have gathered all information pertinent to the safety of that specific flight. Knowing the current and predicted weather along our route of flight is part of that responsibility as a Pilot in Command.
Pilot Institute
APRIL 22, 2025
750 hours for current or former US military pilots. You can be a pilot in command (PIC) with an ATP certificate, while you can only act as a co-pilot with a Restricted ATP certificate. But pilots can get ratings for operational privileges too. Heres a brief overview: 1,250 hours for associates degree holders.
Pilot Institute
APRIL 4, 2025
It gives you the ability to fly in Instrument Flight Rules (IFR). Youll train how to rely on instruments instead of visual cues. For professional pilots, this rating is a must-have. Hold a Private Pilot License (PPL). 50 hours of cross-country flight time. 10 hours in Complex or TAA.
Northstar VFR
AUGUST 25, 2024
The list of inspections gets longer if the aircraft is for compensation/for hire, or if flown under instrument flight rules (IFR). 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.
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