The ATP knowledge test generally expires in 24 months, with specific ATP Multi-Engine Class tests taken post-August 1 as part of a certified program being valid for 60 months.
Pilots must be aware of Class E surface areas, where Special VFR clearance is required in low weather, and note that these areas are not depicted on G1000 surface maps.
Integrating a Garmin GDL 88 ADS-B datalink with a G1000 system typically requires aircraft manufacturer certification, as Garmin continues to work on general G1000 software support.
A previous article's statistic regarding structural failure accidents due to turbulence was clarified to mean 10% of IMC accidents, not 10% of all general aviation accidents.
60 Months? Really? I just read with great interest your article in the April issue, “ATP: Higher Cost Soon.”
One point that I found most surprising was the following statement: “The knowledge test expires 60 calendar months after it’s completed.” I have been toiling under the notion that this test is good for 24 calendar months. Are you sure about that number?
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