On Tuesday January 12th, 2016, the FAA issued a final rule changing the process in which a student pilot must obtain a student pilot certificate. Beginning April 1st, 2016, Aviation Medical Examiners (AMEs) will no longer have the ability to issue student applicants a student pilot certificate. Now, rather than
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Today’s post is short and sweet but a very important detail in your private pilot training nonetheless! 14 CFR 61.109 Aeronautical Experience lists the required minimum experience needed to apply for a private pilot certificate. §61.109(a)(3) states the required instrument flying time:
3 hours of flight training
…Using the knowledge you learned from Monday’s post on the Vg diagram, let’s see if we can answer some of these sample FAA knowledge test questions. Remember, a complete database of sample questions can be found in ASA Test Prep Books and
…For more information on the aerodynamics of flight, check out the Pilot’s Handbook of Aviation Knowledge.
The flight operating strength of an aircraft is presented on a graph whose vertical scale is based on load factor. The diagram is called a Vg diagram—velocity versus G loads
…Happy New Year! I think we’ve accomplished enough learning for the year right? Let’s take a break on the last day of 2015 and check out some cool videos from the last 12 months in aviation.
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First up, the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner practicing for the Paris Airshow.
Out here in the Pacific Northwest, we’re used to what’s generally characterized as “bad” weather. And since we’re setting regional rainfall records right now, let’s talk about weather. Specifically, fronts.
As an air mass moves across bodies of water and land, it eventually comes into contact with another air mass
…Attention to all pilots who will be flying on Christmas Eve (December 24th). ASA recommends that you remain extra vigilant and on the lookout for Santa Claus and his nine-reindeer-powered sleigh (call sign: Santa One) as they make their round-the-world multi-stop mission. The sleigh is easily identifiable by a single
…Need a stocking stuffer or a last minute gift idea for that pilot in your life? We’ve got you covered! These are some of our favorite things:
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