Flight Training Central

MAY 1, 2024

The Recreational certificate allows you to carry a passenger during the day in good weather, and in aircraft with up to four seats and up to a 180 horsepower engine (a Cessna Skyhawk or Piper Cherokee, for example). There may be an option to obtain a special issuance medical certificate or obtain a medical with certain operating limitations.

Pilot in Command 98

Pilot in Command Pilot Airplanes Air Traffic Control 98

Pilot Institute

MARCH 7, 2025

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.

Pilot 52

Pilot Weight-Shift-Control Pilot in Command Crosswind 52

Flight Training Central

AUGUST 5, 2024

This is not an adventure to be taken lightly and demands extended, detailed planning, possible aircraft modification for the addition of fuel, and the right window of weather that’s conducive for the trip. This includes your airworthiness certificate, registration, operating limitations, and weight and balance data.

Flight Plan 81

Flight Plan Air Defense Identification Zone Pilot Pilot in Command 81

Plane and Pilot

JULY 2, 2024

Your piloting limitations are not a solid wall, but a fluid barrier that rises and falls with your recent experience, fatigue level, and even the amount of preparation. You should go only if the weather is as benign as forecast, good alternates exist, and you feel good about doing it. Adobe Stock/Robert L.

Density Altitude 58

Density Altitude Airplanes Wind Shear Pilot 58

Pilot Institute

JANUARY 15, 2025

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. VR) remains the same. You may find several V-speeds on the internet that arent listed here. VLOF Lift-off speed.

V Speed 98

V Speed Runway Pilot Knot 98

Inflight Pilot Training

APRIL 16, 2024

Aircraft Documents All US registered aircraft must have a valid airworthiness certificate, a permanent registration certificate, a radio station license, operating limitations information, weight and balance information, and an ID data plate. As such, it’s important to know about weather and communication. To validate your U.S.

Air Defense Identification Zone 52

Air Defense Identification Zone Transponder Pilot Flight Plan 52

Pilot Institute

MARCH 25, 2025

Understanding Airspace and Weather Conditions Before launching a drone mapping mission, check compliance with airspace regulations by using apps like Aloft – Air Control for no-fly zones and airspace classifications. Conduct mapping missions in favorable weather conditions to get the best data possible.

Payload 52

Payload Weather Flight Plan Pilot 52