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?

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Visual Flight Rules Altimeter Pilot in Command Instrument Flight Rules 98

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?

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Clearance Pilot in Command Ceiling Weather 52

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.

Pilot 52

Pilot Weather Air Traffic Control NOTAMs 52

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.

Instrument Flight Rules 52

Instrument Flight Rules Ceiling Descent Approach 52

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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Weather Pilot in Command Instrument Flight Rules NOTAMs 82

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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Annual Inspection VOR Instrument Flight Rules Altimeter 64

Airspeed Junkie

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

A Comprehensive Guide to Pilot Certificates and Ratings Looking to understand pilot certificates and ratings? This guide covers the types of FAA pilot certifications, what they allow you to do, and the steps to achieve them. The certifications include the Student Pilot Certificate and the Sport Pilot Certificate.

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Pilot Instrument Flight Rules Weather Center of Gravity 52