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The equipment is more common on aircraft certified for IFR conditions.

If you can’t put your hands on your log book, the FAA can help you reconstruct your hours and endorsements.

Doppler images are packed with important life-saving guidance—assuming a pilot knows how to interpret all the pretty colors.

Regulations don’t specifically state that you must, but skipping the interaction can leave you open to potential FAA scrutiny.

Does it have to be in a complex or technically advanced aircraft all the way?

In times of wildfires, note where the fires are and which way the winds are blowing.

The main purpose is to ensure specific items are inspected correctly, and memorization never
hurts.

It’s important to verbally communicate the responsibilities before a flight.

Tarmac pavement as it is known today was originally inspired by an accident outside a factory.

Every five years, such decisions are based on how much the Earth’s magnetic field changes.