Instrument Flight Rules Pilot Pilot in Command 
Pilot Institute
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
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. Pilots use the A-TOMATO-FLAMES acronym to remember all the necessary equipment for flying under VFR rules. What Is A-TOMATO-FLAMES?
Pilot Institute
APRIL 4, 2025
If you dream of becoming a pilot, you might be wondering if its a hard career to enter. So, is it hard to be a pilot? Key Takeaways To become a pilot, you must invest a considerable amount of time, effort, and money. Pilots face many challenges, but the rewards and incentives make them worthwhile.
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Pilot Institute
APRIL 22, 2025
Pilots can have multiple licenses. Each license gives a pilot different privileges. Pilots usually start by getting their Private Pilot license and then work towards a commercial pilot license if they are interested in being a pilot as a career. But its a necessary step to obtain higher pilot certification.
Pilot Institute
JANUARY 24, 2025
Special VFR is a clearance issued by Air Traffic Control (ATC) that allows pilots to operate in weather conditions below the standard VFR minimums. Key Takeaways Special VFR allows flights in controlled airspace with 1 SM visibility and clear of clouds. Student pilots cannot request Special VFR clearances. What Is Special VFR?
Pilot Institute
MARCH 6, 2025
Drones have their own language, and its filled with abbreviations and acronyms that can be overwhelming for new drone pilots. This guide simplifies the most common drone-related acronyms, from flight regulations to airspace classifications and technical terms. If youre just starting off with drone flight, then this is the list for you.
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.
Northstar VFR
MAY 2, 2024
By Lisa Thornton, CFII & Airline First Officer As pilots we are required to adhere to rules and regulations outlined by the FAA. 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.
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