Aerotime

JULY 19, 2024

The crew for this mission included the pilot in command, Chief Warrant Officer 2 Everett Fowler, plus pilot Capt. Hospital staff eventually took the patient in at around 10:35 local time. Seth Koester, Crew Chief Sgt. Andrew Scherer, and flight paramedics Sgt. Hamilton Erickson and Sgt. 1st Class Benjamin Erny.

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Pilot Institute

MARCH 17, 2025

A safety pilot has a key job: keeping the flight safe during simulated instrument training. By handling specific tasks and staying sharp, the safety pilot supports the flying pilot and makes sure the flight meets FAA requirements. Key Takeaways A safety pilot monitors the surroundings during simulated instrument flights.

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Aerotime

JULY 18, 2024

The pilot made the right call to return the flight,” Warren Chim Wing-nin, the Deputy Chairman of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers’ aircraft division, told the South China Morning Post on July 16, 2024. A warning message indicating low hydraulic syst em fluid level is a signal of hydraulic lines being punctured, causing leakage.

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Aerotime

JUNE 10, 2024

The pilot in command continued the approach and landing and followed (air traffic control) instructions,” the spokesperson was quoted to have said.

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Air Facts

MARCH 14, 2025

Pilots Bucket List: 11 Must-Do Adventures After Earning Your Pilots License Air Facts Journal You worked hard, paid a lot of money and earned your pilot’s license. ” Everyone’s dream list will vary, but let me suggest 11 things that every pilot should do with their license. Congratulations!

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Pilot Institute

MARCH 6, 2025

Drones have their own language, and its filled with abbreviations and acronyms that can be overwhelming for new drone pilots. Common Drone Acronyms and What They Mean Lets start off with the most basic acronyms that even beginner drone pilots should know. The effect is that the pilot feels like they are flying while inside the drone.

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AV Web

MARCH 6, 2025

The NTSB report also highlighted that both pilots held a type rating for the Learjet 55. The pilot-in-command had logged 9,200 total hours of flight experience, while the second-in-command pilot accumulated 2,600 total hours of flight experience. A cause of the crash has not been determined.

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Aerotime

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

As winter continues, icing conditions present a serious challenge for pilots. Pilots must remain aware of changing conditions while airborne, adjust altitude or course if necessary, and sometimes even divert to alternative routes. Although de-icing is performed by specialized teams, pilots play a crucial oversight role.

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AV Web

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Delta Airlines has issued a statement countering what it says are “false and misleading assertions” about the experience and past performance of the pilots of the Endeavor Air CRJ 900 that crashed in Toronto on Feb. He has served both as an active duty Captain and in pilot training and flight safety capacities.

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Plane and Pilot

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

It is the first time you will step into the cockpit and demonstrate to your examiner, the FAA, and yourself that youre ready to safely and competently operate as a private pilot. The Importance of Your First Check Ride Passing your private pilot check ride signals that youre competent to fly independently and carry passengers safely.

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Pilot Institute

JANUARY 24, 2025

Special VFR is a clearance issued by Air Traffic Control (ATC) that allows pilots to operate in weather conditions below the standard VFR minimums. Student pilots cannot request Special VFR clearances. Special VFR should only be used with careful risk management and pilot discretion. What Is Special VFR? The short answer is no.

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Aerotime

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Aerobatic pilots do more than simply fly. While most pilots focus on getting from one point to another safely, aerobatic flying is about pushing the boundaries and anticipating challenges. Nevertheless, aerobatic flying is not a mandatory part of every pilots training. Aerobatics: entertainment or skill? from 2024 to 2032.

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Vintage Aviation News

MAY 26, 2024

A dedicated team of volunteer flight crew members, including pilots, flight engineers, and scanners, has ensured the safe operation of Doc on hundreds of sorties. When combined with the over 300 hours he flew as a pilot in the CAF’s B-29 Fifi, Novak holds the distinction of being the highest-time current B-29 pilot in the world.

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Gary's Flight Journal

JANUARY 26, 2025

There is something to be said for exercising your pilot in command duties. AWOS noted winds variable but the windsock clearly favored one-four this afternoon. I launched for Cambridge (KCGE) and really enjoyed the view. The ride was bumpy but not the worst I've experienced.

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Simple Flying

MARCH 9, 2025

The pilot in command (PIC) of the historic flight was Lt. After 42 years of service, the 56th Fighter Wing conducted its final flight of the F-16, Block 42 Viper, at Luke Air Force Base on February 26, 2025. Michael Ress of the 309th Fighter Squadron.

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Air Facts

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Airline Pilots Continuing education is required for airline pilots. Most professional pilots will be required to complete a flight proficiency check, either in an actual aircraft, or in a simulator, every six to 12 months. Most professional pilots will be required to complete a flight proficiency check every six to 12 months.

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iPad Pilot News

MAY 14, 2024

Electronic flight bag legal briefing for pilots—2024 edition iPad Pilot News The best reading is in some Advisory Circulars from the FAA. This is great information for pilots looking to make the transition from paper charts to an iPad, but should also be reviewed by experienced iPad pilots as well.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 16, 2024

If you can picture yourself in the left seat of an Airbus, Boeing, or Embraer—or whatever transport category jet technology comes up with next—then you have the first necessary step complete on your way to becoming a professional pilot. Pia Bergqvist (PB): I grew up in Sweden and dreamed of being a pilot since I was 8 years old.

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Flight Training Central

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Pilots should always be evaluating alternate airports. One of the most important skills pilots must continue to hone is sound decision-making. Many pilots refer to this as the 1-2-3 rule: Plus or minus 1 hour from arrival, ceilings at least 2 ,000 feet and visibility at least 3 statute miles.

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Flight Training Central

MAY 1, 2024

How to become a pilot – a learn to fly checklist Who can be a pilot? How much does it cost to earn a pilot’s license? How to earn a flight training scholarship What’s the right pilot certificate: Sport, Recreational or Private Pilot? There are numerous jobs in aviation besides just airline pilot.

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Northstar VFR

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Pilots observe checklist use and learn their importance starting at the first flight lesson. Checklist use is an element that pilots are tested on during checkrides at every level of training. However, it’s the nature of the repetition that helps the pilot notice if something is abnormal with the aircraft.

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Flight Training Central

JANUARY 12, 2024

As a student pilot, you will need a Student Pilot Certificate at some point during flight training program. Your Student Pilot Certificate You will need a Student Pilot Certificate before your first solo. When you will need it and how you can obtain it will vary based upon the type of training that you are doing.

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Pilot's Life Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

A biennial flight review guide is more than a regulatory requirementits a crucial opportunity for pilots to refresh skills and stay sharp. The FAA mandates a review every 24 months, ensuring pilots remain proficient in regulations, safety procedures, and flight maneuvers.

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Air Facts

JUNE 24, 2024

Ignore the YouTube crash detectives—it’s usually pilot error Air Facts Journal When a high performance airplane crashes in IMC, the self-proclaimed experts on social media quickly spin elaborate theories about autopilot failure, in-flight icing, structural failure, carbon monoxide poisoning, or some other incredibly rare cause.

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AV Web

MARCH 31, 2025

The NTSB is making it easier for pilots to tell them all about what might be the worst day of their lives. The board has introduced a new user-friendly secure online portal to allow pilots and operators to submit data about incidents and accidents that the organization is investigating.

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Flight Training Central

MAY 28, 2024

If the wind is as shown by the landing direction indicator, the pilot should land on Runway 9 and expect a crosswind from the right. Which approach and landing objective is assured when the pilot remains on the proper glidepath of the VASI? Pilot in command. Second in command. 040° and 220° true.

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WayMan

MAY 10, 2024

Starting your journey to become a pilot involves understanding what a pilot license is and what it can do for you. A pilot license allows you to operate aircraft and is a must-have for anyone looking to fly for leisure or a career in aviation. The post How to Get a Pilot License first appeared on Wayman Aviation Academy.

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Vintage Aviation News

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Upon its delivery to the RDAF in January 1972, AT-155 was flown and maintained by two squadrons at Flyvestation Karup (Karup Air Base), Eskadrille 725 and Eskadrille 729, with AT-155 being used to qualify Danish pilots in flying the Drakens. After declaring an emergency the pilot climbed to 35,000 feet, where its engine flamed out.

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Vintage Aviation News

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

The massive project, of course, begs many questions for pilots and aviation enthusiasts alike. With more than two decades since the last DC-3 floatplane flight, there were no more living DC-3 floatplane pilots. How does it perform? Is it absurdly heavy?

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Ask a Flight Instructor

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

E no person who holds a Private Pilot Certificate may act as Pilot in Command PIC of an aircraft for compensation or hire. What about a person who holds a Private Pilot Certificate and is in the SIC position. I am not the Private Pilot Certificate Holder I am an ATP Certified Pilot. In FAR 61 sub.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 10, 2024

With a better understanding of the structure of the test, the material the exam covers, and some sample questions, you’ll be well on your way to becoming a commercial drone pilot. Courses like those offered by Altitude University , The Pilot Institute and ASA , for instance, include several graded practice exams and quizzes.

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Ask Captain Lim

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Black Hawk on collision patch with CRJ 700 Could pilots of Flight5342have done anything differently to avoid the DC planecrash? This question from Quora explores whether the pilots of American Airlines Flight 5342 could have taken different actions to avoid the tragic collision.

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Northstar VFR

MAY 2, 2024

By Lisa Thornton, CFII & Airline First Officer As pilots we are required to adhere to rules and regulations outlined by the FAA. Knowing the current and predicted weather along our route of flight is part of that responsibility as a Pilot in Command. Asking ATC for any recent PIREPS. (Pay Have any questions?

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Pilot Institute

JULY 3, 2024

Before this can happen, you must obtain a Private Pilot License (PPL), which can be challenging, lengthy, and confusing. What is a Private Pilot License? Deciding to become a pilot is an exciting moment in every aviator’s life. The FAA issues several different pilot licenses, from student pilot to airline transport pilot.

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World Airline News

APRIL 30, 2024

The Flight Dispatcher at Air Transat shares responsibility with the Pilot-In-Command for Flight Watch and Operational Control. Both the Flight Dispatcher and the Pilot-In-Command share pertinent information with each other to ensure the Flight is operated in the safest manner possible.

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Flight Training Central

MAY 17, 2024

The possibilities are endless for an aspiring professional pilot. As an aspiring professional pilot, the opportunities are limitless. Pilots are being lured from the high school ranks as well as those longing for a career change. Pilots are being lured from the high school ranks as well as those longing for a career change.

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AV Web

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Upon information and belief, ATP was actually aware or had reason to be aware of McKellar’s disregard for safety and professionalism in operating an aircraft and as a flight instructor, including during training exercises where he was pilot-in-command with a student pilot as a passenger.”

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