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Pilot Safety Simplified: Proficiency vs. Currency Explained

Pilot Institute

And during these maneuvers, you need to: Act as the sole manipulator of the flight controls. Youd be far less likely to lose control in unexpected situations when you stay proficient. Loss of Control Why does loss of control happen in general aviation (GA)? You need to show your ability to read weather charts and NOTAMs.

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Schedulers and dispatchers

Professional Pilot

Evolution of the dispatchers role The concept of the airline dispatcher having operational control evolved naturally from the practices of the railroad industry. In many ways, aircraft dispatchers were the first air traffic controllers, particularly at busy airports.

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United Kingdom: 2024 Business Aviation Destination Guide

Universal Weather

This marks a shift from the previous requirement, which only mandated GAR forms for arrivals without fine enforcement. Security Screening Security screening regimes are in place for charter (non-scheduled commercial) flights with 19 or more seats each or Maximum Takeoff Weights (MTOWs) of over 10 metric tons each.