Questions tagged [flight-training]
Flight training includes all aspects of training and testing pilots and other crew members
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Is it possible to get access to flight logs of USAAC trainer planes from the 1930s?
After answering this question on History.SE, I started to wonder if it would be possible to find out even more detail about the plane now that its serial number is known.
I have no idea what kind of ...
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PPL 40 hours requirement, are you really ready? [closed]
Are 40 hours of flight really enough to gain experience to fly a small private plane alone anywhere? The rules state so but from experience off you pilots, is it really enough or should be more hours ...
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What should I do to become a pilot for skydivers, in France?
What are the steps needed to become a pilot that can transport skydivers?
I'm more specifically interested in the situation in Europe, France.
I would expect lessons / certifications, then more ...
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Can I log PIC time when training for a tailwheel or high performance endorsement?
If I hire a CFI to train me for the tailwheel endorsement (this question also applies to the high performance endorsement), can I log PIC time when flying the tailwheel aircraft, or do I have to log ...
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Are there "Introductory flights" available to see if I want to pursue training?
Through endless sources available it's possible to learn the rules of flying without undertaking formal training: I can take practice tests, study flying rules, laws, altitudes, speeds, controls, etc.,...
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What are the most popular areas to do private pilot flight training in the United States?
Are there any statistics on the most popular states to do private pilot flight training in the USA or a similar measure?
I know Florida is very well visited, but I was wondering if there were other ...
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What are the effects of different seasons on flight training?
What effect will the time of year a student starts their flight training have on the difficulty of their training?
What particular problems will each season cause a student pilot?
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Pay for your Training [closed]
What are the pros and cons for "paying for your training"? Specifically, there are companies out there that will sell the right seat for so many dollars an hour for those aspiring pro pilots to build ...
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For training with a grace month, is it legal to fly in the month after training expires before going to school?
Most 135 training/testing says something like this:
§135.343 Crewmember initial and recurrent training requirements. No
certificate holder may use a person, nor may any person serve, as a
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What security clearances does a foreign citizen doing a flying course in the United States have to pass?
I remember reading that the security for foreigners doing a flying license in the United States were rigorous (as would be expected). As a European Union citizen, what would I expect to need to do ...
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What does a pilot have to do in order to fly as a second in command in a private jet?
If a pilot has the opportunity to fly as an SIC in a private jet, what FAA requirements must they comply with in order to fly with passengers?
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What special training is required to fly in the Washington DC area?
I remember hearing that special training was required to fly into the Washington DC area and that it didn't really apply to me (maybe it was VFR only?). What is the requirement and what must you do ...
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When is International Procedures Training required?
The companies that I have worked for in the past require International Procedures Training like the ones offered by Scott IPC, Flight Safety, CAE Simuflite, etc.
Under what conditions is this ...
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Can hours logged training to be a Sport Pilot apply toward the Private Pilot Certificate?
Can my training in a Sport aircraft with a Sport instructor be used to fulfill the requirements to become a Private Pilot?
As an example, assume I've started my training to be a Sport Pilot, but ...
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What records should a CFI keep to prove they took due care in the quality of their instruction?
I know there has been some cases where a flight instructor is sued after a current or former student does something that gets themselves (the student) killed or causes damage.
I know that there have ...
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On a chart, how can I find the frequency for flight following?
Is there a map I can refer to in order to pick up the correct frequency for VFR flight following while enroute? I know I can request a frequency from ATC as I depart, but what if I want to fly around ...
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What are the legal requirements for me to purchase an airplane that I will provide instruction in?
I'm planning on getting my CFI certificate and I would like to purchase a Cessna 172 to rent to students and provide instruction in.
What are the legal requirements for me to do so? Are there ...
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What happens when an airplane stalls and why do pilots practice it?
When a non-pilot hears the word stall, it brings to mind what happens when a car stalls - the engine quits. It seems like that would be a dangerous scenario in an airplane.
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What happens during a checkride for a private pilot license?
For a Private Pilot License in USA, what happens when a student takes his/her checkride? I want to know the sequence of events. According to my knowledge, which is sort of vague, things proceed as ...
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What should I do after failing the oral portion of my private pilot check ride?
What steps should I take after failing the oral portion of the check ride for my PPL?
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What does it cost to get an ATP certificate from scratch?
If someone decides to become a professional pilot - meaning an airline or business jet pilot in the USA - what does it cost to get the certifications and ratings and build enough hours to become ...
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What does the ‡ symbol in the Chart Supplement (A/FD) designate?
In the Chart Supplement there is occasionally a ‡ symbol after the operating hours for control towers (and other time information) like what's shown below.
What ...
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What are the requirements to take the private pilot check ride?
In the US, what are the requirements that a student pilot must demonstrate to their examiner before they can take a checkride for their private pilot airplane certificate?
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Why are student pilots' shirt tails cut after they complete their first solo?
There's a standing tradition, at least in the USA, that a student pilot has their shirt cut, signed and dated by their instructor. What is the origin of this practice and what is its significance?
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Will I fail a check-ride if I do a go-around for a short-field landing?
Let's assume that I'm on a check-ride and my next requirement is to perform a short-field landing.
If I'm coming in for landing and it's obvious I'm not going to hit my mark, can I perform a go-...
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Advantages in using a flight sim to prep for a private license? [duplicate]
I'm starting to save up to get my pilots license and I was thinking I might be able to do some amount of prep work by using a flight simulator. That being said, I realize there must be some huge ...
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Do I have to do all exercises during a checkride, even if I did them in a previous one?
I am currently a private pilot with an instrument rating and multi-engine rating. I own and regularly fly my own twin engine airplane and have been thinking about getting my commercial rating. Part ...
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What is the minimum possible number of hours required to carry passengers?
Not factoring learning curve, personal safety minimums, and pilot proficiency, what is the absolute minimum flight time that must be logged in order to carry a passenger in a piston engine aircraft in ...
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How can I determine the quality of training provided by a CFI at a local flying club?
I'm considering getting a private pilot license, but considering that it is more dangerous than driving a car (with pilot error being a large factor of that), I want to make sure I train with a CFI ...
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Is it safer to do a regular approach than a short approach?
All things equal, from a standard traffic pattern at a towered airport, is it safer to do a short approach when approved by tower, or a normal one? Assume a Cherokee, Cessna 172, or similar small ...
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Can Microsoft Flight Simulator help me learn to fly (or make me a better pilot)?
Microsoft Flight Simulator has "flight lessons" with a virtual flight instructor, some of which teach concepts that are taught during actual flight training. These simulators are becoming very ...
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How much should it cost to get IFR-rated? What to look for?
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Many pilots have told me that an IFR rating is the most valuable thing i can do to improve my flying and margin of safety.
I know there are courses as quick as, "Get ...
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How much, generally speaking, does it cost to learn how to fly?
One of my life goals is to learn how to fly a plane. I can't do it now due to time constraints, but I am curious: How much, in general terms, does it cost to learn how to fly? I.e. piloting lessons, ...
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Can I count PIC time when regaining night currency with an instructor?
Let's say I want to get night current again, but I haven't flown at night recently so I hire an instructor to fly with me. If I don't count PIC time I don't see a problem, I would just log it as dual ...
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When can I request flight following?
I'm a student pilot doing all VFR flying and making flight plans for training. I've heard that most people don't file a flight plan for VFR outside of training though, and instead request "flight ...
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What are the flight training options for a private pilot's license in the US?
In the USA, what training options does a student pilot aiming for their private pilot license have?
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How can I customize my training to become a flight instructor?
I plan on starting my flight training soon at the age of 41, but I don't want to stop at PPL and simply fly for fun: I want to ultimately be a CFI.
With this goal in mind, my question is what ...
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What are the requirements to convert an FAA certificate to EASA/JAA?
If a pilot holding a US certificate wanted to convert it to an equivalent EASA (JAA?) certificate, what training, flight experience, and exams are necessary to obtain equivalency?
Does the process ...
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What's the difference between FAA Part 61 and Part 141 training?
I've got schools with both part approvals in my area. I'm just interested in recreational flying, I'm not sure which part is more suited to my needs.
What are the differences I should consider before ...
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What does a sport pilot have to do to get a private pilot certificate in the US?
What are the minimum requirements for obtaining a privates pilot certificate if a pilot already has a sport pilot certificate?
The requirements for a private pilot certificate don't changes because ...
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