An acquaintance started his private pilot training and, much like me, his curiosity led to questions about things he hasn’t studied yet and doesn’t need to know yet. He asked me to put together a quick explanation of airspace and how VFR sectional charts depict it. This post is far from exhaustive, but it is a good start if you…
As a diligent pilot you always do a thorough preflight inspection and use your checklists. You “become familiar with all available information concerning that flight” just like the FAA requires. But, how often do you remember to check that all required documents are onboard the airplane? Let’s start with you, the pilot. Have you remembered your pilot certificate, your medical…
The weather is beautiful, so you decide to take the plane up for a relaxing flight. As you’re doing your preflight you discover a piece of equipment that isn’t working. So what equipment is required for VFR flight? Can you legally fly, or do you need to wait until your mechanic can make repairs? A common mnemonic to help you…