Readback: June 2022

Saturday, April 30, 2022 at 03:32 PM ET

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Key Takeaways:

A clarification on FAA regulations states that logging Pilot In Command (PIC) time in high-altitude aircraft does not require a high-altitude endorsement; the endorsement is only necessary for *acting* as PIC.
ForeFlight users can quickly enter radial and distance waypoints directly into the route or search box using a "FIX/RADIAL/DISTANCE" format (e.g., IRW/265/39).
The FAA's MedXPress system now allows applicants to track the real-time status of their medical certificate applications online.
Thoroughly reviewing all available missed approach procedures, aircraft performance, and alternative options at a destination is crucial for prudent flight planning.

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More Logging vs. Acting PIC

I’ve been a subscriber to your excellent magazine for about 20 years now, and I always enjoy the care with which you treat regulations, which is why I was surprised to read the text at the top of Bill Dolson’s story “High Altitude Training” in the Jan 2022 issue. The text reads: “To log PIC time in an aircraft that can fly above FL250 you need a high-altitude endorsement.”