Air Facts

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Who is the pilot in command of your aircraft? Air Facts Journal The pilot in command of an aircraft is directly responsible for, and is the final authority as to, the operation of that aircraft. Make sure your expectations match reality before you blast off on a single-pilot IFR flight. George works for you.

Pilot in Command 95

Pilot in Command Pilot Approach Airplanes 95

Plane and Pilot

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Some pilots discover they need extra practice with performance landings or more time mastering VOR navigation, for instance. But beyond that, the examiner wants to see how you handle real-world piloting tasks, so focus on safety and standard operating procedures. Once in the air, youll be asked to demonstrate various maneuvers.

Federal Aviation Regulations 93

Federal Aviation Regulations Weather Pilot VOR 93

Northstar VFR

AUGUST 25, 2024

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. There are several ways the VOR can be tested for accuracy of operation, and the results can be performed and logged in an aircraft log by the pilot.

Annual Inspection 64

Annual Inspection VOR Instrument Flight Rules Altimeter 64

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.

Ceiling 52

Ceiling Weather Approach Flight Plan 52

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.

Pilot 52

Pilot Weather Air Traffic Control NOTAMs 52

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.

Ceiling 98

Ceiling Pilot Weather Approach 98

Flight Training Central

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

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. Hold a student pilot certificate and have met the training and endorsement requirements in 61.94

Indicated Airspeed 52

Indicated Airspeed Airspace Classes Clearance Pilot in Command 52