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Flying Through the Center of a Trough Should Have Been Uneventful

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). However, this region was convectively active with significant instability and strong winds aloft —a recipe for moderate or greater turbulence regardless of any indications of lightning.

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Weather Wind Shear Clearance Turbulence

Drone Lingo Simplified: Acronyms Every Pilot Needs To Know

Pilot Institute

MARCH 6, 2025

This means that, in most cases, a drone pilot flying in FPV will need a visual observer nearby. PIC Pilot in Command The PIC refers to the person who is ultimately responsible for the operations and safety of an aircraft. However, a drone pilot could more specifically be referred to as the Remote Pilot in Command or RPIC.

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Pilot Weather Air Traffic Control NOTAMs

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Flying Through the Center of a Trough Should Have Been Uneventful

Drone Lingo Simplified: Acronyms Every Pilot Needs To Know

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