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The AC notes that when entering the traffic pattern at an airport without an operating control tower, inbound pilots are expected to observe other aircraft already in the pattern and to conform to the traffic pattern in use. If there are no other aircraft present, the pilot should check traffic indicators.
An instructor and student received a powerful reminder of the dangers of carburetor ice. Carburetor ice occurs due to the effect of fuel vaporization and the decrease in air pressure which causes a sharp temperature drop.
During your instrument training, you routinely fly instrument approach procedures to “minimums” under simulated conditions. The more likely scenario when flying under instrument flight rules (IFR) is the option to complete the flight under visual flight rules (VFR), flying a visual approach procedure, or flying an instrument procedure in which you acquire the runway visually well above the charted “minimums.”
There are a lot of factors that go into choosing an alternate airport when filing an IFR flight plan. Here we’ll take a deep dive at the approach and alternate minimums charts and look at the legal and practical considerations to help you make the best decision.
The FAA identified 7 airfield geometry configurations that most frequently lead to pilot challenges resulting in runway incursions and developed videos on these challenges. This series of 7 short videos on Complex Airfield Geometry is part of the FAA‘s From the Flight Deck video series. From the Flight Deck uses aircraft mounted cameras to capture runway and taxiway […]
At the end of the day, is there a single skill that is most important? One that would, if mastered, have the greatest impact on your ability to fly safely? It may not sound as exciting as crosswind landings or short field takeoffs, but learning to precisely control your airspeed is a foundational skill that makes these other skills easier to master. It demands discipline, practice, and attention, but it rewards you with smoother, safer flights.
Ok, so your checkride was conducted within the parameters of the certification standards and you demonstrated quality decision-making skills and judgment, but that’s just the beginning. Earning a pilot certificate is a special accomplishment. It also comes with the responsibility to continue learning and refining those skills through practice. Creating a plan for doing so […]
The day you have been preparing for the past 3 months has finally come couldn’t have gone better; you passed your Private Pilot checkride and can now start taking advantage of the freedoms offered by your new pilot certificate. The learning doesn’t stop there though, and today there are more online resources available than ever […]
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Aviation is an industry where pilots are always learning. The term “go-around” isn’t a term just used in the training environment, but one that is used by all pilots in every industry segment. A go-around can save a pilot from an unsafe situation upon landing and is often the best, if not the only, option. […]
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