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Alaska flight paramedics save civilian fallen from Yukon River cabin

Aerotime

By the time the crew returned to Fairbanks Memorial Hospital, stormy weather conditions had cleared, but flights were temporarily restricted in the hospital area due to Grapefruit Complex wildfires along the flight route. The crew for this mission included the pilot in command, Chief Warrant Officer 2 Everett Fowler, plus pilot Capt.

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A Comprehensive Guide to Types of Weather Briefings

Northstar VFR

Knowing the current and predicted weather along our route of flight is part of that responsibility as a Pilot in Command. When making your go/ no-go decision, it is important to observe current weather and trending weather along the entire route of flight. Asking ATC for any recent PIREPS. (Pay

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Flying Through the Center of a Trough Should Have Been Uneventful

Flying Magazine

Over the last 25 years, I have been asked to speak on various aviation weather topics at dozens of aviation events and gatherings. During these events, it’s quite common for a pilot to walk up and ask me about how I handled my most challenging flight as it relates to weather. READ MORE: Go or Stay? airspace.

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How to Choose the Best Alternate Airport: A Guide for Instrument Pilots

Flight Training Central

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.

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What Are Common Part 107 Test Questions?

Flying Magazine

Regulations: 15 to 25 percent Airspace and requirements: 15 to 25 percent Weather: 11 to 16 percent Loading and performance: 7 to 11 percent Operations: 35 to 45 percent FAA Part 107 Test Cost The cost of the Part 107 exam is $175, which you pay to the testing center when you schedule a date, time, and location for the exam.

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Quiz: Flying The Traffic Pattern

Flight Training Central

Pilot in command. Second in command. Share your results : Facebook Facebook Twitter Google+ Want to learn more about aviation weather theory? VFR approaches to land at night should be accomplished with a steeper descent. at a higher airspeed. the same as during daytime. Air Traffic Controller. off course to the left.

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Electronic flight bag legal briefing for pilots—2024 edition

iPad Pilot News

Reiterates that pilots do not need to call Flight Service to be legal: “The FAA considers that a self-briefing may be compliant with current Federal aviation regulations. By self-briefing, pilots can often improve their knowledge of weather and aeronautical information.”

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