When a person first learns to fly airplanes, this pilot-to-be is trained to fly under what is called VFR. This is an acronym for Visual Flight Rules. Although there are multiple competencies a Visual Flight Rules pilot must master, the area of expertise the general public associates most with piloting aircraft is the actual act …
Soaring high above, you may feel as though you are out of touch with the world you left behind on the ground. Thanks to the development of various communication devices, including the transponder, you are not alone. Within moments, you can be in direct communication with air traffic control (ATC) or other pilots that are …
If you have ever flown on a plane after the sun has set, then you know the view from the sky is quite dark. Sure, you can see some lights here and there if altitude allows – and it is pretty simple to know whether you are flying over a populated area. If that is …
Few professions require flight logbooks, especially ones that are still mainly book-style, made of paper, and need handwritten signatures (not done electronically). But as a pilot, keeping logbooks is critical to tracking your flight training and aviation growth, including hours flown in specific aircraft and the number of landings. It may be challenging at first …
Learning about and understanding traffic pattern is an important aspect of a student’s flight training; here’s what you should know. [lwptoc numeration=”none” title=”CONTENTS:”] The rectangle of the traffic pattern (it is inaccurate to refer to the holding pattern as “circling”) is much more than a mindless rotating around an airport or landing field. This maneuver, …