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Avionics and cockpit automation

Professional Pilot

Challenger 604, G-IV Contributing Writer Honeywell Primus Epic F ederal Aviation Regulation (FAR) 91.205 prescribes the minimum instruments and equipment necessary for flight. A head-up guidance system (head-up display [HUD]) draws information from the Gulfstream EVS II, and displays live infrared imagery from the landing environment.

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Drone Lingo Simplified: Acronyms Every Pilot Needs To Know

Pilot Institute

VFR Visual Flight Rules VFR is a set of regulations that allow a pilot to operate an aircraft using visual cues and without relying on instruments. VFR requires minimum weather and visibility conditions. The FAA prescribes the 5P approach to SRM Plan, Plane, Pilot, Passengers, and Programming.

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IFR Flight Planning: Best Tips for Pilots

Pilot Institute

The flight plan informs the Air Traffic Control (ATC) of your planned course, aircraft capability, and contingency plan. Unlike Visual Flight Rules (VFR), filing an IFR flight plan is mandatory for all IFR flights. The FAA requires specific currency requirements to maintain your instrument flying privileges.