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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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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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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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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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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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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Professional Pilot

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Who retains final authority over the human single pilot AI, a ground pilot, or the PIC on board? B747-8i, B737, MD11 Contributing Writer AI-powered system could be trained to assist in the cockpit and even land the plane in extreme emergencies, such as pilot incapacitation. To most professional pilots this may seem far-fetched.

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AV Web

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

The suit further alleges that McKellar was aware of dangerous weather conditions but continued with the flight leading to the fatal crash. In the lawsuit, counsel representing Quisenberry’s family named as defendants Owensboro, Kentucky-based Eagle Flight Academy, LLC, which employed McKellar and operated the Cherokee.

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Pilot's Life Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Becoming a pilot is an exciting journey, but it requires a solid understanding of the costs involved. Flight training is a significant investment, and for aspiring pilots, its essential to know exactly what theyre committing to. However, different types of pilot certifications come with varying costs and time commitments.

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Inflight Pilot Training

AUGUST 27, 2024

Becoming an airline pilot is a dream for many aviation enthusiasts. What Age Can I Become An Airline Pilot? In the United States, the minimum age to obtain an airline transport pilot (ATP) certificate is 23 years old. In some countries, the minimum age to become a commercial pilot is 21 years old.

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Coast Flight

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Shopping for a pilot on Christmas can be daunting, especially for those who are not familiar with the aviation industry. Coast Flight Training wants to make it a little easier for those buying for a pilot or future pilot this Christmas. This watch works for every aspect of a pilot’s life.

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Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Many farmers would likely be in the same predicament if they didn’t use the services of ag pilots, colloquially known as crop dusters. That and the geometric precision of covering acreage in minutes rather than the hours it would take using conventional methods is the hallmark of aerial ag companies and their pilots. only 3,400, or 3.4

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Pilot Job Central

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

It Can Be Difficult Landing Your First Pilot Job – But it Doesn’t Have to Be The Employment Catch-22 – employers want you to have experience before they’ll hire you. But how do you gain experience when every entry level pilot job is requiring experience to be hired? Pilot Jobs aren’t exempt from the employment catch-22.

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Airspeed Junkie

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

A Comprehensive Guide to Pilot Certificates and Ratings Looking to understand pilot certificates and ratings? This guide covers the types of FAA pilot certifications, what they allow you to do, and the steps to achieve them. The certifications include the Student Pilot Certificate and the Sport Pilot Certificate.

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Professional Pilot

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Pilots must be able to infer current and developing atmospheric conditions based on different cloud types. Pilots should be familiar with each type of cloud and what atmospheric conditions it indicates. Exercising caution, the PIC made the turn and requested a weather deviation back to the edge of the cloud deck.

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Pilot's Life Blog

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

If you’re wondering what planes can you fly with a private pilot license, you’re in for an exciting journey. Single-Engine Land (SEL) Aircraft When you’re starting your journey in aviation , understanding what planes can you fly with a private pilot license is essential.

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Northstar VFR

JUNE 22, 2023

Most pilots see it as a barrier to them and the sky. This walk around is what a lot of pilots consider as the only facet of the preflight. While the integrity of the aircraft is extremely vital to the flight, a vast majority of pilots overlook other tasks that should be a part of a good preflight.

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Inflight Pilot Training

JUNE 11, 2024

As the demand for air travel continues to grow, so does the need for qualified pilots. But, the aviation industry is currently facing a pilot shortage, making it the perfect time for newly licensed private pilots to take the next step towards advancing their skills. How Many Pilots Are Needed To Fight The Shortage?

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Inflight Pilot Training

MARCH 5, 2024

However, the industry is currently facing a significant challenge – a pilot shortage. The shortage is causing far-reaching effects on everyone from passengers to pilots to the airlines themselves, causing safety concerns, increased operating costs and other problems. What Is The Pilot Shortage? is far behind.

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Inflight Pilot Training

AUGUST 27, 2024

Becoming an airline pilot is a dream for many aviation enthusiasts. What Age Can I Become An Airline Pilot? In the United States, the minimum age to obtain an airline transport pilot (ATP) certificate is 23 years old. In some countries, the minimum age to become a commercial pilot is 21 years old.

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Air Facts

AUGUST 5, 2024

That said, you earned your Private Pilot Certificate and Instrument Rating back in SoCal, as the local pilot’s fondly refer to that part of the country. Following a check of the weather, NOTAMS and TFR’s, you are confronted with some decisions to make. It’s your Pilot in Command responsibility under 91.103.

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Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

An instrument rated pilot, who has not logged any instrument time in 1 year or more, cannot serve as pilot in command under IFR, unless the pilot passes an instrument proficiency check followed by 6 hours and six instrument approaches, 3 of those hours in the category of aircraft involved. The en route weather is IMC.

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Pilot Job Central

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Unlock your pilot career with airline pilot cadet programs. Whether you are aspiring pilot looking to kickstart your aviation career or a recent flight school graduate, modern airline pilot cadet programs can be a fit for your pilot career goals. Table of Contents What is an airline pilot cadet program?

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Northstar VFR

AUGUST 4, 2024

By Leslie Caubble, CFI/IGI The Instrument Rating is an excellent goal after you’ve completed your Private Pilot training. It’s a requirement if you want to become a flight instructor and for most jobs as a commercial pilot. Step Two: Time Building New Private Pilots are excited to show off their skills to friends and family.

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Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Leonardo da Vinci said it best: “Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward…” We have all felt a sense of accomplishment and pride as we slip that freshly printed private pilot certificate into our back pocket. This is a critical juncture where many promising pilots stop flying.

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Pilot Institute

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Unexpected issues like engine trouble or bad weather make routine flights a handful. Key Takeaways VFR flight following offers real-time help and improves pilots’ situational awareness. Benefits include enhanced safety, terrain alerts, weather advisories, and emergency assistance. Let’s look at a few of them.

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Pilot Institute

APRIL 24, 2024

From entry and weather requirements to interacting with ATC, we have you covered. Pilots must meet equipment and certification requirements and have ATC clearance to enter. Pilot Requirements You’re allowed to enter Class B airspace only if: The PIC (Pilot in Command) holds at least a private pilot certificate.

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Photographic Logbook

JUNE 15, 2024

Within the pilot community, Port Meadville is best known as the home of the $100 hot dog. (At A mere five minute walk takes pilots from the airport parking apron to the start of the line for ordering at Eddie's. Tragically, her instructor's Cessna Cardinal crashed after departing into severe weather from Cheyenne, Wyoming.

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Flight Training Central

OCTOBER 25, 2024

As a Part 107 drone pilot (commercial operator), or as a recreational drone flyer, operations in Class G (uncontrolled) airspace are allowed without air traffic control permission. In these LAANC enabled areas, authorizations are provided to drone pilots through companies approved by the FAA.

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Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

For an instrument pilot, though, there is one key difference between a smaller, non-towered airport and a larger one with an air traffic control tower: obtaining an IFR clearance. After reading back the clearance, the pilot would run to the airplane, fire up the engine, and try to get airborne before the clearance expired.

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Professional Pilot

AUGUST 8, 2024

Falcon 2000 EASy Contributing Writer Pilot in a Gulfstream G650 sim at CAE. This is a view of corporate aviation unfamiliar to the passengers, where pilots practice normal, abnormal, and emergency procedures. F light simulator sessions are essential to professional pilot training and certification. Completing the annual 61.58

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Pilot Institute

JUNE 7, 2024

c)(2) Use a visual observer without the remote pilot in command to maintain awareness of the UAS by visual observation 97 107.35 Fly multiple small UAS with only one remote pilot 145 107.39 There is a growing trend toward UAS operations beyond visual line of sight, including the scope of visual observers and weather conditions.

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Universal Weather

JANUARY 29, 2024

For each arrival or departure, four Gen Dec copies are needed and should indicate crew info on top and passenger info on the bottom, with full names, dates of birth (DOBs), passport numbers, nationality, and expiration date — for crew also — pilot license numbers. Weather The island has two main seasons: rainy and dry.

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Pilot Institute

MAY 25, 2024

Key Takeaways NOTAMs update pilots about changes in airspace, airports, and equipment that affect aircraft operations. NOTAMs alert pilots to issues that impact flight operations. A Real-Life Example Pilots who do not review NOTAMS before flight put themselves (and others) in danger. This tells pilots where the NOTAM applies.

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Photographic Logbook

AUGUST 24, 2024

Because the field does not have weather reporting and is prone to fog on cool mornings, flying to breakfast at Piseco involves a leap of faith. As an added bonus in 2024, breakfast was free to all pilots in command who flew in. I think it may have been the first fly-in pancake breakfast for student pilots Alyssa and Eric.

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

MARCH 28, 2024

This is the area of Rossio Santa Maria Maior The view is absolutely stunning especially in good weather. Although the weather looks good, it was also another windy day. The weather in London was gloomy as always and we did encounter some light ones but it wasn't as bad as my previous flight. Goodbye Lisbon, until next time!

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Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

This article will teach you ways to deal with weather, routes, altitude choices, and using helpful tools when flying in poor visibility. Key Takeaways Creating an IFR flight plan requires looking at weather patterns, fuel requirements, and alternate airports. If You’re Not Current: You cannot act as a pilot in command under IFR.

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