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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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VFR Flight Following Explained

Pilot Institute

Take flight following seriously, and don’t complicate the controller’s job. Be the Pilot in Command (PIC). Your responsibility remains to fly in Visual Flight Rules and with proper preflight planning. Listen for your identification.

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Class B Airspace Explained

Pilot Institute

They try to make the underlying airspace easily navigable by visual flight rules (VFR) aircraft. Pilot Requirements You’re allowed to enter Class B airspace only if: The PIC (Pilot in Command) holds at least a private pilot certificate. ADS-B Out inside the Mode C Veil.

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13 Low Hour Pilot Jobs To Jumpstart Your Career

Pilot Job Central

Flight Experience Required: Low Part 135 Pilot in Command Visual Flight Rules As a subset of part 135 operations mentioned above there can be operations that are conducted in visual flight rules (VFR) only. These cannot operate on instrument flight plans nor in clouds.

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See North America: How To Fly Into Canada For Vacation

Inflight Pilot Training

Pilot Documents To fly into Canada, the pilot in command must have a valid passport, a pilot certificate with an English proficient endorsement, a medical certificate and a restricted radiotelephone operator’s permit.