Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

With a tip of the hat to Stephen Covey, just what are some of the habits and characteristics that define the highly effective pilot? For the record, the one-size-fits-all, larger-than-life image that the movies and TV paint of pilots is not always accurate. As the saying goes, “A good pilot is always learning.”

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Aerotime

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

pic.twitter.com/C01hd7yQ4s — OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) February 1, 2025 Tragically, all six people onboard perished in the accident, including the pilot, co-pilot, paramedics, a pediatrician, a young girl receiving medical treatment, and her mother who was accompanying her.

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Aerotime

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Consulting firm Galeazzi & Associados confirmed that its CEO, Luiz Cludio Galeazzi, 61, was killed in the crash with local media reporting that he was piloting the aircraft. So far there is no indication of what caused the crash although the weather at the time was described as unfavorable.

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Aerotime

APRIL 3, 2025

The automatic pilot (autopilot) has to be one of aviations finest technological inventions. Largely gone are the days when pilots had to manually control their aircraft from engine start-up to shut down by keeping their hands rigidly fixed on the controls at all times.

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One Mile at a Time

MAY 15, 2025

Lufthansa pilot became incapacitated while alone in flight deck On February 17, 2024, a Lufthansa Airbus A321 with 205 people onboard operated flight LH1140 from Frankfurt (FRA) to Seville (SVQ), and had to divert to Madrid (MAD). A Lufthansa A321 pilot became incapacitated while alone A two-person flight deck rule makes sense, no?

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Flying Magazine

JUNE 4, 2025

Before a student pilot can legally fly solo, they must be able to demonstrate not just control of the airplane but command of the environment around it. That environment is not limited to weather and airspace. For student pilots, that matters. The Learning Curve Student pilots often ask whether they need an EFB during training.

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Aerotime

AUGUST 15, 2024

However, as the twin jet Embraer ERJ 175 approached JACt, the pilot revealed that he did not have the proper qualification to land at the airport, according to a passenger on the plane. The flight landed at SLC safely, and the pilot was replaced by one who had a landing qualification. The flight eventually headed to Jackson Hole.

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Aerotime

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

The missing aircraft, a Cessna 208 Caravan owned by Bering Air, was on a domestic flight from Unalakleet to Nome, with nine passengers and one pilot on board. As of February 7, 2025, the exact location of the missing aircraft remains unknown. Alaska State Trooper crews are currently working to ascertain its final coordinates.

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Flight Training Central

JUNE 2, 2025

Every time we fly, we have to deal with the weather. There are some days when the weather is so nice that we want to share our flying adventures with everyone that we care about. On other days, we wouldnt wish the weather conditions on our worst enemy. More subjective decision making will follow.

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Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

For new drone pilots, however, getting started with the right gear is essential for a successful and safe flying experience. In this article, we’ll cover the basics of what new drone pilots need. Drone Pilot Must-Haves While it may seem obvious, the most important gear you will need as a new pilot is, of course, a drone.

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iPad Pilot News

MARCH 21, 2025

Flying with Starlink satellite internet: tips for pilots iPad Pilot News In-flight satellite connectivity is more accessible now than ever for pilots flying piston airplanes and light jets. This is ideal for campers, boaters, and now pilots, and you can use the newer Starlink Mini antenna with this plan.

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Pilot Institute

JUNE 12, 2025

Fronts are extremely important to pilots and can significantly impact a flight. Do you know what kind of weather each type of front provides? Any approaching front means changes in the weather are imminent. Occluded fronts can bring severe weather. Air masses can control weather for a long time, from days to months.

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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. ” The pilot in the left seat As that accident shows, being PIC is a full time job.

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Flying Magazine

JUNE 14, 2025

Every pilot knows about the situational awareness scan—the continuous visual sweep. Great pilots don’t just read instruments. There’s the 10,000-hour pilot who has “seen it all” stops seeing. Weather above, traffic beside, terrain below—all moving, all changing, all interacting. Engine instruments.

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Air Facts

MAY 28, 2025

A Different Kind of Pilot DecisionChoosing Not to Fly Air Facts Journal Part I: A Practical Exercise in Saying “Unable” I earned my private pilot certificate in 1988, but for many years, my flying was sporadic. By 2022, I had become a fairly active pilot. That evening, I checked the weather for the next leg.

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Aerotime

APRIL 15, 2025

In 2020, with this in mind, Honda, a qualified pilot himself, turned to Pilatus and its PC-12 NGX and PC-24 business aircraft. The aircraft is certified for single pilot use and features a Pratt & Whitney PT6E engine. I can say we have the best aircraft in Japan… except perhaps the ultra-long-range jets, said Honda.

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Flying Magazine

JUNE 6, 2025

North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC), the oldest community college in the Midwest state, is launching a professional pilot program in the fall. Laura Wood, dean of agriculture and skilled trades at Mason City, Iowa-based NIACC said the program’s development stemmed from the growing industry need for pilots.

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Pilot Institute

APRIL 4, 2025

If you dream of becoming a pilot, you might be wondering if its a hard career to enter. So, is it hard to be a pilot? Key Takeaways To become a pilot, you must invest a considerable amount of time, effort, and money. Pilots face many challenges, but the rewards and incentives make them worthwhile.

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iPad Pilot News

MAY 23, 2025

Electronic flight bag legal briefing for pilots2025 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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Pilot Institute

JANUARY 3, 2025

Have you ever wondered how pilots determine wind direction and speed at a glance? A windsock is an essential aviation tool that helps pilots make safe decisions. Role in Aviation and Other Industries What makes windsocks so reliable for pilots? Regular inspection of windsocks makes sure you receive reliable wind information.

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iPad Pilot News

JUNE 6, 2025

What’s the best iPad for Pilots – 2025 Edition iPad Pilot News The original Apple iPad was released nearly 15 years ago on April 3, 2010. For security, the iPad Air incorporates TouchID integrated with the power button at the top of the device, which some pilots find to be more reliable than FaceID in the cockpit.

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Flying Magazine

JUNE 6, 2025

Being picked and probed during the medical phase of the airline pilot interview process was an anticipated expectation. A group of about 20 interviewees answered a seemingly endless number of these questions while listening to a recording of communication between ATC and pilots during a thunderstorm event in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

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Flying Magazine

APRIL 29, 2025

Garmin, a brand synonymous with flight planning and execution, brings a new tool to the cockpit with the Garmin Pilot Web, a flight planning website that interfaces nicely with the Garmin Pilot mobile app. Pilots can enter the desired route and select the altitude, speed, and fuel burn for their aircraft.

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Aerotime

JANUARY 21, 2025

Other benefits According to ATR, in addition to passenger connectivity benefits, the Starlink system will also allow pilots to connect to aviation weather services, enhancing flight safety through more informed decision-making.

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Flight Training Central

MARCH 31, 2025

Some systems include sequenced flashing lights which appear to the pilot as a ball of light traveling towards the runway at high speednicknamed the rabbit. The inverted dark coloring of the A5 symbol means the approach lights are pilot-controlled. Approach light systems deserve special attention twice during each flight.

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Air Facts

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Do Crash Videos Make Us Safer Pilots? Air Facts Journal I used to think crash videos made me a safer pilot, now I’m not so sure. Im also quite aware that many of these experts are high-time pilots that either have some formal background in accident investigation as investigators themselves or subject matter experts.

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Flight Training Central

APRIL 25, 2025

The FAA has announced the next step in its ongoing effort to modernize aviation weather products by further transitioning from traditional area forecasts (FAs) to the Graphical Forecasts for Aviation (GFA) tool. The GFA tool , available through the Aviation Weather Center , presents weather data in an interactive, time-based graphical format.

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Northstar VFR

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Many people start the new year with the goal of becoming a pilot. You may be one of those people with the goal of becoming a pilot in 2025, but youre not sure what it all entails or where to begin. Lets break down some of the general requirements for becoming a pilot. Do you know any pilots? Ask around.

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Plane and Pilot

MAY 23, 2025

As you are getting oriented in the aviation world, student pilots need every advantage they can get. While no piece of equipment will make you a great pilot overnight, the right tools can make the process smoother, more efficient, and even safer. Many students opt to upgrade later after earning their private pilot license (PPL).

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Pilot Institute

JANUARY 1, 2025

With the rise in the prevalence of drone flight, drone pilots are now at a stage where they are expected to operate within long-established aviation standards. Part of these standards is understanding how weather conditions can affect the flight performance of their drones. Decoding these reports requires understanding aviation codes.

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Aerotime

JANUARY 30, 2025

According to Boeing, over the next two decades there will be a need for 674,000 new pilots, 716,000 new maintenance technicians, and 980,000 new cabin crews worldwide respectively to the current global commercial fleet. AI provides spotters with data on weather and flight plans and general conditions.

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Flying Magazine

JUNE 23, 2025

It’s that time of year again in the Northern Hemisphere—finally—when many pilots set their sights on flying to fun places offering short sleeve weather. Procedures One thing fly-in events have in common is their greater-than-usual numbers of pilots and aircraft. Fuel for one and weather for another. What other stuff?

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Pilot Institute

APRIL 5, 2025

Even professional pilots use this technique! There might be the occasional difference of a knot or two here or there, but generally, as we pilots say, it is close enough for government work. Such as Navigation An old, bold pilot once told us that a weather forecast is simply a horoscope with numbers. The wind direction.

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Flying Magazine

JUNE 24, 2025

The private pilot was well into earning his instrument rating. READ MORE: When the Rules Change, You Might Pay for Other Pilots’ Mistakes The pilot was frustrated with his performance until his CFII assured him that “losing one’s landings” was not unexpected during the pursuit of the instrument rating. Not on centerline.

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iPad Pilot News

JULY 2, 2025

iPad Frequently Asked Questions for Pilots iPad Pilot News What are the differences between the models of iPads currently available from Apple? Can I add in-flight weather to the iPad? Our top two picks for pilots would be the iPad Air or iPad Mini 7 with 128 GB, depending on your size preference.

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Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

When we think of piloting aircraft, we often conjure images of the pilot sitting transfixed on the airplane instruments. VFR is short for visual flight rules, meaning the pilot primarily controls and navigates the aircraft using outside visual references. VFR needs good weather; IFR works in any conditions. What Is VFR?

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iPad Pilot News

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Top Articles of 2024 iPad Pilot News As 2024 comes to a close, its the perfect time to reflect on the stories that resonated most with our readers this year. From tips on maximizing your iPads battery life to in-depth guides on choosing the right apps, these articles have solved problems and inspired pilots. Lets dive in!

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