NOTAMS Transitioning to ICAO Format

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FAA is making the NOTAM information more accessible and readable by adopting the ICAO standardized format. Essentially, NOTAMs will be much easier to read and interpret.

Line Up and Wait: What Every Pilot Needs to Know

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When a pilot hears the ATC instruction LINE UP AND WAIT he is cleared to taxi onto the departure runway and position the aircraft for takeoff. In earlier aviation days, this was known as "position and hold" but the phrase was updated to provide additional clarity.

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?

Attention Rusty Pilots: Getting Back in the Air is Easier than you Think

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You may have forgotten that pilot certificates never expire. Once a pilot, always a pilot. You never have to take another test or worry about another checkride. All you need is a Flight Review with a local CFI. A little brush-up with your local CFI with enough flights to demonstrate competence again (minimum one hour), and you're back in the air.
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How to Interpret your FAA Written Test Report

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Congratulations on passing your FAA Knowledge Test! You are further…
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Chart Smart: Instrument Approach Chart Profile

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What is the significance of the fix located 1.9NM to RW17 on the RNAV (GPS) RWY17 approach procedure depicted below?

Pilot’s Guide to Part 107 Drone Operations

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The rule for operating unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) or drones under 55 pounds is found in 14 CFR Part 107, referred to as the Small UAS Rule. However, if you want to fly a drone for purely recreational purposes, you only need to abide by a basic set of operating requirements. If you are in doubt as to whether you are flying for recreation or commercial purpose, it is best to follow the guidelines of Part 107.
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How to Schedule Your FAA Knowledge Test: A Step-by-Step Guide

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PSI exams are available at a number of testing locations throughout the US and abroad and can be scheduled online.

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.

Ask a CFI: How should a pilot respond to a traffic advisory from ATC?

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There are only two official responses to a traffic advisory issued by ATC: 1) "Traffic in sight" if the pilot sees the traffic or 2) "Negative contact" if the pilot does not have the traffic in sight. However, Flight Training Central spoke to ATC personnel on the subject who confirm that the phrase "Looking for traffic" is often used informally and is generally understood and accepted.