Entries by Eric Radtke

Test Your Knowledge: Sharing Flight Expenses with Passengers

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While you can be compensated to fly as a Commercial pilot, you can only do so under the common law term, private carriage, which is conducted under Part 91. The opposite of private carriage is common carriage which requires a Part 119 authorization (Air Carrier Certificate) issued under Part 135 for charter operators or Part 121 for airlines.

What to expect on a flight review

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The Flight Review is required under FAR 61.56 which must be completed every 24 calendar months. While it’s not a test or a checkride, it’s an opportunity to sharpen your skills and stay up to date with regulations. So, what should a pilot expect during a flight review?

Navigating the ATP Certification Process: A Pilot’s Guide

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To be eligible to serve as an airline crew member, pilots must possess an Airline Transport Pilot Certificate (ATP). To reach the ATP level, pilots now have the option of pursuing an unrestricted ATP subject to FAR Part 61 requirements or may choose to pursue a Restricted ATP (R-ATP) qualification by graduating from an approved, collegiate-based aviation program.

Pilot’s Guide to International Flight Planning

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You’ll find that many destinations—Canada, the Bahamas and much of the Caribbean—are very accommodating of private aircraft and it’s relatively easy to comply with the local procedures. But for other international destinations, you’ll find the complexities are such that it may be worthwhile—or even required—to enlist the assistance of a local representative known as a handler to help navigate the entry and departure requirements.

How to find the smooth air

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If you climb out on a typical summer day, you’ll bump along for the first 5,000 feet in hazy air. Then, if you’re paying attention, you’ll notice there’s almost a line in the sky, above which is clear blue sky and below is murky. That’s the top of the haze layer, and below it you’ll almost always find a few bumps.