Professional Pilot

AUGUST 8, 2024

According to the GOM, either pilot could call for a go-around, yet neither did despite the published stabilized approach criteria being violated. The second in command (SIC) suggested S-turns to lose altitude and speed, but the pilot in command (PIC) responded, “Nah, we got it.”

Approach 105

Approach Descent Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC) Runway 105

Pilot's Life Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

These activities can be conducted in actual or simulated instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). Regularly engaging in these procedures helps pilots retain their IFR skills and ensures preparedness for various flight scenarios.

Instrument Flight Rules 52

Instrument Flight Rules Instrument Meteorological Conditions Approach Pilot 52

Professional Pilot

AUGUST 8, 2024

Light aircraft pilots are familiar with the bi-annual flight review. As pilots gain certification in more complex machines, they are required to pass a pilot-in-command (PIC) proficiency check in order be qualified to captain aircraft that require more than one crew member.

Instrument Meteorological Conditions 40

Instrument Meteorological Conditions Weather Pilot Cockpit 40

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

IFR Currency Requirements As a pilot, you must remain proficient in flying under Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC). The FAA requires specific currency requirements to maintain your instrument flying privileges. Within the Past 6 Months, You Must Log: 6 instrument approaches. Holding procedures.

Flight Plan 52

Flight Plan Pilot Weather Approach 52

Photographic Logbook

JANUARY 25, 2025

Today would be his first landing on the ice as pilot in command. Since 2019, pilots in command have been presented with poker chips -- what the Alton Bay crew fittingly call "ice chips" -- commemorating landing at Alton Bay. hours in actual instrument meteorological conditions (IMC).

Runway 68

Runway Airplanes Threshold Approach 68