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Pilot Safety Simplified: Proficiency vs. Currency Explained

Pilot Institute

Familiarize yourself with your aircraft, review your intended route, and assess the latest weather conditions. Weather Weather is no small factor in flying, and it has caused many accidents. Since weather can change quickly, always check the reports before takeoff. Clouds can hide mountains and other obstacles.

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V-Speeds Explained (Vx, Vy, Va, Vs, Vfe, Vmc, Vno, Vne, etc)

Pilot Institute

A V-speed may change depending on factors such as aircraft weight and weather conditions, but its designation (e.g., VLO Maximum landing gear operating speed. VMO Maximum operating limit speed. VNO is marked by the upper limit of the green arc on the airspeed indicator. VR) remains the same. VLOF Lift-off speed.

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