Flight Training Central

MAY 28, 2024

The numbers 4 and 22 on the approach ends of the runway indicate that the runway is orientated approximately 004° and 022° true. If the wind is as shown by the landing direction indicator, the pilot should land on Runway 9 and expect a crosswind from the right. Runway 31 directly into the wind. Pilot in command.

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AV Web

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Some of the commentary has claimed that the pilot had only been flying for Endeavor for six weeks but she has been on the line since April of 2024 and “her flight experience exceeded the minimum” FAA requirements. Delta’s full statement is copied below.

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Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

This is not only common sense, but its a legal requirement too: Preflight Action (FAR 91.103) – Each pilot in command shall, before beginning a flight, become familiar with all available information concerning that flight. In ForeFlight, enter your basic flight plan information, and then tap the Alternate field.

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Ask Captain Lim

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

This question from Quora explores whether the pilots of American Airlines Flight 5342 could have taken different actions to avoid the tragic collision. One possible consideration is whether the captain could have declined the last-minute runway change from the original plan to land on Runway 1.

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Vintage Aviation News

OCTOBER 14, 2024

After declaring an emergency the pilot climbed to 35,000 feet, where its engine flamed out. Upon entering a 300-knot glide, the pilot of N156XD was cleared to land at NAS Oceana, but realized during the last phase of his approach that he would not make the runway.

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

MARCH 23, 2025

Currently, this airport host both domestic and international flights and have 4 runways in operation. They are runway 01L/19R, 01R/19L, 18R/36L and 18L/36R. The landing on the other hand was not good as our aircraft touched down quite hard due to the strong winds and for that I can't fault the pilot-in-command.

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Flight Training Central

OCTOBER 14, 2024

This is not only common sense, but it’s a legal requirement too: Preflight Action (FAR 91.103) – Each pilot in command shall, before beginning a flight, become familiar with all available information concerning that flight. In ForeFlight, enter your basic flight plan information, and then tap the Alternate field.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 10, 2024

1: According to 14 CFR Part 107, the remote pilot in command (PIC) of a small unmanned aircraft planning to operate within Class C airspace: A. Airport operations: Prospective pilots must show their understanding of traffic patterns used by manned aircraft pilots, runway markings and signage, and the sources for airport data.

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Northstar VFR

JUNE 22, 2023

While the integrity of the aircraft is extremely vital to the flight, a vast majority of pilots overlook other tasks that should be a part of a good preflight. In §91.103, it states: Each pilot in command shall, before beginning a flight, become familiar with all available information concerning that flight. It states, “.other

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Vintage Aviation News

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Onboard were Lockheed’s chief test pilot, Herman “Fish” Salmon, as pilot in command, with Roy Wimmer in the right seat as co-pilot, and flight engineers Louis Holland and William Spreuer.

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Flying Magazine

APRIL 25, 2024

I don’t have such a story since I am always diligent about minimizing my exposure to adverse weather when I am the pilot in command (PIC). We asked Potomac Approach to change our destination to Richmond (KRIC) and received a clearance for vectors to final to the ILS Runway 2.

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Air Facts

JANUARY 29, 2025

In the turn there is no problem, but when rolling out on the runway centerline, the view is reduced even more. To get a little better view approaching the threshold I leaned to my left and stretched up to maybe see a little more of the runway. The XO was now pilot in command and I was doing co-pilot duties on the flight to Dallas.

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Flight Training Central

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The shape of the surface area and layers are tailored to the individual airport and the instrument approach corridors to its runways. Hold a recreational pilot certificate and have met the training and endorsement requirements in 61.101(d). The top of the Class B will generally be the same height for the entire area.

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Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

You can be standing by the airplane or even sitting in the airplane at the end of the runway. When you get the question, “which runway and how long until you’re ready?” you can answer confidently—because you’re first in line for the runway. Which runway will you be using and how long until you’re airborne?”

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Photographic Logbook

JUNE 15, 2024

The Port Meadville Airport features an immaculately paved 5,000 foot long runway, sells fuel appropriate to kerosene guzzlers and air knockers alike, a genuinely nice terminal building with a great view of the ramp, and even maintains the infrastructure for a radio based localizer instrument approach. Left base, runway 25, Port Meadville.

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Pilot Institute

MAY 25, 2024

An airport has closed a runway/taxiway/apron for maintenance. A Real-Life Example Pilots who do not review NOTAMS before flight put themselves (and others) in danger. In 2007, an ATPL-rated pilot with 27,500 hours failed to check the NOTAMs at his destination airport. This tells pilots where the NOTAM applies.

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Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

This rating does require the pilot to log 50 hours of cross-country time as pilot in command (this is waived for Part 141 instruction). However, fly with a taildragger pilot and you will immediately notice the precision and coordination, especially during landings.

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Northstar VFR

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Mostly affects runways found next to bodies of water. What is the regulation concerning alcohol use for the pilot in command? Steam fog : Forms when cold and dry air moves over warm water. Precipitation fog : Forms when warm rain falls through cooler air which creates a dense and long-lasting fog. For your passengers?

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Pilot's Life Blog

APRIL 12, 2024

Large commercial aircraft types have varying mechanisms and operating methods the pilot in command must know. When a pilot earns a type rating for a specific aircraft, they have the certification and knowledge to operate the commercial jet. Why Type Ratings Are Important Various types of aircraft use commercial airline runways.

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Air Facts

MARCH 14, 2025

When you think about it, this is probably one of the main reasons you learned to flythe unbelievable freedom and possibilities that come with the title “pilot in command.” ” Everyone’s dream list will vary, but let me suggest 11 things that every pilot should do with their license. 100 hamburger flight.

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Photographic Logbook

AUGUST 24, 2024

We landed on a nearly 12,000 foot long runway once approved as an alternate space shuttle landing site, descended among the Adirondack Mountains in search of pancakes (and found them!), Griffiss' vast runway remains the longest that I have ever landed on. August 24th was a full day of varied adventure.

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iPad Pilot News

MARCH 27, 2025

Bahamas and Caribbean Pilots Guide This is a must-have app for pilots planning a trip to the islands, providing detailed airport information, customs & immigration info, resorts and services, frequencies, fuel availability and much more. Flight Currency Ready to fly? Are you current?

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Plane and Pilot

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Reggie is the pilot in command and Bakeberg is the significant other turned right-seater, weatherwoman, trip planner, idea bouncer, and content gatherer, have owned N22318 since 2020. For context, the only runway on the island is just 2,119 feet long with a downward slope that extends right into the ocean. Nobody does that.

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Professional Pilot

DECEMBER 10, 2024

On the Global 7500, additional safety features include advanced head-up displays (HUDs) and systems that allow pilots to visualize the terrain, runways, and even the underbelly of the aircraft during taxiing. Ct adds, We hire pilots who are already qualified as captains.

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Pilot's Life Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Regularly engaging in these procedures helps pilots retain their IFR skills and ensures preparedness for various flight scenarios. Lapse in Currency If a pilot does not meet these instrument currency requirements within the six-month period, they are not permitted to act as pilot-in-command under IFR.

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

MARCH 28, 2024

While taxing to the runway, it started raining and off we went! Once we reached the runway, it started pouring. Below) We were on final approach to runway 27L. A great landing from the PIC (Pilot-in-command) The taxi from runway 27L didn't take long and we reached our gate in less than 10 minutes.

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Coast Flight

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Coast Flight Training offers an introductory flight that allows students to fly with a flight instructor and learn to become the pilot in command. Other features include airport runway information, navigation, weather, pulse tracking, and 5-day battery life. Introductory Flight: Price: $99.00

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

MARCH 17, 2024

Anyway, once we were ready, we pushed back and taxied to the active runway. During that time, we were warned of turbulence during approach and yes, it was indeed turbulent with the wing swaying strongly from side to side as the pilots were battling hard to control the aircraft but the landing was fantastic.

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Professional Pilot

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Any passenger can press this guarded switch on the cabin ceiling, then the aircraft will calculate where the next suitable runway is, and will land there automatically. If unintentionally pressed, a push on the autopilot button regains control to the pilot-in-command (PIC).

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Pilot Institute

APRIL 24, 2024

Airports such as ATL and JFK have multiple runways and cover around 5,000 acres of land. Pilot Requirements You’re allowed to enter Class B airspace only if: The PIC (Pilot in Command) holds at least a private pilot certificate. The PIC holds a sport pilot certificate with 14 CFR § 61.325 endorsements.

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Professional Pilot

JANUARY 2, 2025

The previously mentioned initial type rating is the most ubiquitous form of regulatory need-to-have training for professional pilots. According to US regulations, a type rating is required for the pilot-in-command (PIC) of heavy aircraft (those with a max takeoff weight [MTOW] of more than 12,500 lb) or turbojet-powered airplanes.

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Pilot Job Central

OCTOBER 1, 2023

The other three cargo airlines listed below have developed preferential hiring programs.

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Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Two mistakes you’ll want to try your best to avoid are a pilot deviation or a runway incursion. A pilot deviation happens when you violate an FAA regulation or an instruction from Air Traffic Control (ATC). Pilot deviations are incredibly stressful. And don’t forget, runway incursions happen on the ground, too!

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Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

In the United States, an average of 1,600 runway incursions occur annually. According to FAA data, general aviation (GA) pilots are responsible for almost half of these events. Yet, despite the FAA citing runway incursion reduction as one of their top priorities, we have not seen a sustained or substantial reduction in occurrences.

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Photographic Logbook

JANUARY 25, 2025

When bay ice consistently thickens to over 12 inches, a team of dedicated volunteers collaborates with the New Hampshire Department of Transportation to open the Alton Bay Ice Runway. Over the years, its coveted status as the only FAA-authorized ice runway in the continental United States has endeared it to aviators seeking novelty.

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Air Facts

AUGUST 5, 2024

Next you look at NOTAM’s once again and notice that Runways 8R and 26L are closed. And a quick check of the ATIS on your trusty Sporty’s handheld VHF radio reveals that Runways 35 is currently in use. It’s your Pilot in Command responsibility under 91.103. Why would anyone want to do that?

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Flight Training Central

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Line up and wait is an air traffic control (ATC) procedure designed to position an aircraft onto the runway for an imminent departure in order to expedite the flow of traffic. When a pilot hears the ATC instruction LINE UP AND WAIT he is cleared to taxi onto the departure runway and position the aircraft for takeoff.

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