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Ten Types of Aviation Maintenance Checks

Northstar VFR

It’s the responsibility of the pilot-in-command (PIC) to confirm that the inspections have been performed and the aircraft airworthy before conducting a flight. T: TRANSPONDER INSPECTION (FAR 91.413) The transponder also must be inspected every 24 calendar months, even for flight under VFR (visual flight rules).

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Class B Airspace—A Pilot’s Guide

Flight Training Central

Minimum Pilot Certification for Class B Airspace Due to the complexity of the airspace, the FAA requires you to have a minimum level of certification or a minimum amount of training and an endorsement in order to fly within Class B airspace. The listed airports are the primary airports within Class B airspace areas.

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Budget Buys and Early Bye-Bye’s

Air Facts

It has a mid-time engine (O-320-D3G rated at 160 hp), fairly recent annual inspection and 24 month pitot-ptatic/transponder test. It’s your Pilot in Command responsibility under 91.103. The aircraft is a late 70s model Warrior II, and it’s located in the southeastern part of the country.

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VFR Flight Following Explained

Pilot Institute

Aircraft must have a radio and transponder to receive flight following. ATC will advise pilots using flight following services of any other aircraft observed on the radar that will be in close proximity. Required Equipment To use flight following, aircraft must have a radio and transponder. Be the Pilot in Command (PIC).

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How to get an IFR clearance at a non-towered airport

Flight Training Central

Call for your IFR clearance, including route, altitude, and transponder code. That’s obviously the heading ATC expects you to be flying when you contact them after leaving the traffic pattern, but it’s also a reminder that you as the pilot in command are responsible for terrain and traffic avoidance right after takeoff.

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Class B Airspace Explained

Pilot Institute

All aircraft inside the veil must have an operating Mode C transponder and ADS-B Out. A Mode-C transponder (automatic altitude reporting capability) inside the Mode C Veil. Pilot Requirements You’re allowed to enter Class B airspace only if: The PIC (Pilot in Command) holds at least a private pilot certificate.

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IFR Flight Planning: Best Tips for Pilots

Pilot Institute

If You’re Not Current: You cannot act as a pilot in command under IFR. Note : These systems only detect aircraft with operating transponders. Holding procedures. Course intercepting and tracking using navigational systems. At least 6 hours of simulated or actual instrument time.